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Dell Latitude ST Available Now on Pre-Order for $859

Posted by on November 7, 2011 1 comment

If you’re into business tablets, then stray away from the Lenovo ThinkPad slate and maybe check out Dell’s Latitude ST. It’s true that the price is quite big at $859, but this time you’re getting your money’s worth. This is a 10.1 inch Windows 7 tablet PC that maybe in the future will get Win 8.

The product ships by November end and in case you’re not familiar with the slate, know that it supports a 1280 x 800 pixel resolution, it integrates an Intel Atom Z670 single core CPU and comes with a SSD of the Mobility kind with 128GB of storage. There’s also 2GB of RAM on board (SDRAM DDR2), a N-Trig active digitizer and digital pen.

The battery life is pretty poor, as usual with Windows tablet, amount to 6 hours. This business tablet stays true to its segment and offers management and security features, wireless network adapters and mobile broadband. Also, you can get your choice of the OS, from Win 7 Home Premium 32 Bit, Win 7 Professional 32 bit and Win 7 Ultimate 32 bit. The whole package weighs 816 grams and costs $859… Getting one?


Pentagon Approves Its First Android Smartphone…the Dated Dell Streak

Posted by on November 1, 2011 No comments

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The US likes to stay on top of technology when it comes to the defense of its people. Take for instance a railgun the Navy has been testing, which recently fired off its 1,000th shot, a milestone in proving the weapon feasible for combat situations. But things are a bit different when it comes to the bureaucracy behind it all, particularly in the case of the first Android smartphone approved for use within the Pentagon’s Defense Information System Agency. DISA will be getting the outdated Dell Streak, an Android 2.2 device that was discontinued by a company that may or may not even be all that interested in working with Android into the future.

The agency and Dell have reportedly been working on getting the Streak up to spec for over a year, though its security features (which have been approved for secure unclassified communications) aren’t all that uncommon. Password protection, remote data wipes, and IT-controlled security policies are standard on nearly all smartphones these days. I guess Dell had to do something with their excess stock of unsold Streak handsets, and the government was just the customer to take them off their hands.

[via Gizmodo]

Dell Latitude ST Becomes Official, Runs Windows 7 on 10 Inch Display (Video)

Posted by on October 28, 2011 No comments

Dell Latitude ST is considered by some the rumored Peju tablet with Windows that has been in the making at Dell for a while now. The result is the product you can see here, a 10.1 inch Windows 7 tablet with enterprise customizations and special accessories.

Latitude ST supports a 1366 x 768 pixel resolution and relies on an Atom Z670 processor @ 1.5 GHz. There’s also 2GB of DDR2 RAM available, as well as SSD with 128GB ready to store stuff, that’s not quite impressive, if you ask me. WiFi is the standard connectivity option for now, but a future 3G version has been promised by Dell. The company also promised 8 hours of functioning time, that’s a real blessing for a Windows tablet.

Dual cameras, USB, SD and HDMI ports round up the specs. The product was declared as compatible with VMware and Citrix virtualization, user for remote management and other such functions. The Latitude ST debuts on November 1st and rumors say that it will be priced around $1000, but below it. And here’s the product in action:


Dell Latitude ST Windows 7 Tablet Gets Promoed in Demo Clip (Video)

Posted by on October 24, 2011 No comments

The Dell Latitude ST is a Windows 7 tablet that’s meant for people who like to work on the go. This model has just received an official promo clip, published on the company’s Malaysian site. We remind you that this is a 10 inch tablet, with Win 7, back and front cameras and HDMI out.

There’s also a built in stylus, an Intel Atom CPU on board and support for pairing with a docking station. Last I heard, Dell was working on a 10 inch tablet dubbed Peju and supposed to also support Windows 8 in the future. Maybe the Peju got replaced with the Latitude ST and received the older Windows? Rumors ay that the pricing will be $900 or $1000, but they could be referring to a future Dell tablet…

Imagine that this costs 4 times more than the Kindle Fire tablet with Android, so it doesn’t sound so appealing. However, people who need this for drawing or business will fork out the money for it. And now here’s the demo I’ve promised you. Interested in the product?


Dell Latitude ST Windows 7 Tablet Gets Promoed in Demo Clip (Video)

Posted by on October 24, 2011 No comments

The Dell Latitude ST is a Windows 7 tablet that’s meant for people who like to work on the go. This model has just received an official promo clip, published on the company’s Malaysian site. We remind you that this is a 10 inch tablet, with Win 7, back and front cameras and HDMI out.

There’s also a built in stylus, an Intel Atom CPU on board and support for pairing with a docking station. Last I heard, Dell was working on a 10 inch tablet dubbed Peju and supposed to also support Windows 8 in the future. Maybe the Peju got replaced with the Latitude ST and received the older Windows? Rumors ay that the pricing will be $900 or $1000, but they could be referring to a future Dell tablet…

Imagine that this costs 4 times more than the Kindle Fire tablet with Android, so it doesn’t sound so appealing. However, people who need this for drawing or business will fork out the money for it. And now here’s the demo I’ve promised you. Interested in the product?


Dell Preparing Windows 8 Tablets, Microsoft OS Chosen Over Android

Posted by on October 15, 2011 1 comment

Dell doesn’t seem to have a lot of faith in Android, so it has chosen Windows 8 for its upcoming tablets instead of Google’s operating system. Dell CEO And founder Michael Dell recently announced that the company will be relying on Win 8 for the future slates.

He must not be very happy with the way the Streak models have been doing I guess. Mr. Dell said that the market for Android devices hasn’t developed as much as the company he runs had hoped. Dell has yet to impress in the tablet and smartphone segment, although the Venue Pro smartphone was a very good attempt. Also, the first Streak was somewhat of a premiere and it had potential, but the delayed updates crippled it.

With Honeycomb not yet mature and not much seeming to change with Android Ice Cream Sandwich, maybe it’s safe to bet on Windows 8 right now, especially for companies like Dell, who is still seeking a successful format on the portable market. Of course aside from laptops and netbooks… Plus, if HP has failed at making a decent tablet, Dell has all the reason to be afraid of the same fate since they’ve been rivals with similar paths in recent years.


Dell Takes another Stab at Android Smartphones with the Streak Pro 101DL for Japan

Posted by on September 29, 2011 No comments

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After early attempts to strike a name for themselves in both the Android smartphone and tablet arenas, Dell has more recently kept rather quiet on both fronts. Their 10-inch Honeycomb slate, the Streak 10 Pro, didn’t see an extremely wide release as the Dell name has slowly fallen out of most Android discussions. The company looks to make a return in a big way with the announcement of the new Dell Streak Pro 101DL the first full-fledged smartphone entry into the Streak lineup and no slacker in the specs department.

The Streak Pro 101DL is headed for Japan’s SoftBank and features a 4.3-inch Super AMOLED screen at qHD resolution, a 1.5GHz dual-core MSM8260 processor, and an 8MP camera. Other specs include Dell’s Stage 2.0 interface on top of Android 2.3, a 1.3MP front-facing camera, and support for Bluetooth 2.1 and 802.11b/g/n.

Japan is slated to get the phone first but Dell does have global sales plans for the new Steak Pro 101DL. It could give Dell just the boost they need to become a relevant Android contributor once again.

[via TechCrunch]

Best Buy Mistakenly Replaces User’s Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 with an 8.9

Posted by on September 22, 2011 No comments

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Someone going to Best Buy to get his faulty Galaxy Tab 10.1 exchanged got a bit more (or less, depending on how you feel about it) than what he bargained for. Instead of giving him the same model he had previously, a Best Buy employee accidentally gave him a Tab 8.9 instead. That means they’re in stock and absolutely should be launching very soon (we’re hearing tomorrow, but anything can happen). Now, to go see if I can exchange this old busted Dell laptop for an Eee Pad Slider… [Android Central]

Best Buy Mistakenly Replaces User’s Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 with an 8.9

Posted by on September 22, 2011 No comments

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Someone going to Best Buy to get his faulty Galaxy Tab 10.1 exchanged got a bit more (or less, depending on how you feel about it) than what he bargained for. Instead of giving him the same model he had previously, a Best Buy employee accidentally gave him a Tab 8.9 instead. That means they’re in stock and absolutely should be launching very soon (we’re hearing tomorrow, but anything can happen). Now, to go see if I can exchange this old busted Dell laptop for an Eee Pad Slider… [Android Central]

Dell and Baidu Planning Tablets and Handsets With Their Own Branding

Posted by on September 11, 2011 191 comments

After finding out that the Alibaba e-commerce giant from China plans to launch its own tablet, it doesn’t surprise us that Baidu, the Chinese search engine bigshot has similar plans. Teaming up with Dell, they plan to build not only a slate, but also a smartpone or two.

With China being of the quickest developing markets for tablets and mobile devices, it would be a pity not to take advantage of this aspect. The handsets from Baidu will bear the name of the service, one of the largest brands in this country and Dell also jumped on board, hoping to get some appreciation from the public in China. Meanwhile, analysts say that Dell’s attempt is in vain, as Apple remains everyone’s favourite brand locally.

There’s no timeline for the launch of the tablet and smartphone, but Reuters reports that there’s a Chinese outlet announcing the products for November. Dell and Baidu have collaborated on a Baidu-branded Dell Streak 5 tablet previously, so they have the experience and expertise.