Dell Venue Android Smartphone for $499.99 Unlocked

Dell releases is Venue Android smartphone in the US market for $499.99 unlocked. It is available in AT&T verzion and T-Mobile version and both models are unlocked. Powered by by 1GHz Qualcomm’s QSD8250 processor with 512MB RAM and 1GB ROM, the Venue runs Android 2.2 with Dell’s Stage software and user interface.

The Dell Venue has a 4.1-inch AMOLED touchscreen with 800×480 resolution, a 8 Megapixel auto focus camera with video recording and dedicated camera button, Bluetooth, GPS/AGPS support and WiFi connectivity. There is also a microSD card slot.

[dell.com]

Dell Streak 2 Gets WiFi Certification

Dell hasn’t as yet announced a follow up to the Dell Streak, although it looks like they have a new device in the works, as a new ‘mobile Internet device’ from Dell has just received WiFi certification (PDF).

The WiFi Certification describes the new device from Dell as a ‘Category: Smartphone, dual-mode (Wi-Fi and cellular)’, and it is given the model number M01M.

This could possibly be the new Dell Streak 2, all we know about it so far is that it comes with support for 802.11 b/g/n WiFi, unfortunately there aren’t many other details as yet.

Hopefully we will get some more information on the new Dell Streak 2 at CES 2011 in January.

via >> Pocket.com

Dell Streak slips to $100 on contract at Best Buy

Discounts are raining down from the heavens these days as retailers try to offload old stock and do a bit of tidying up before rolling in the fresh batch of 2011 smartphones. Best Buy is keeping with this trend by treating its customers to a nice big saving on the AT&T-attached Dell Streak, offering it up for a mere $100 in upfront costs. The typical two-year commitment will be required from you, but that might just be worth it for this 5-inch Android slate, particularly if you load it up with the latest firmware. Pricing is the same for both the black and white versions, so if you're keen to swap a small bulge in your wallet for a large protruding tabletphone in your pocket, you know where to look.