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GSMArena‘s review Edit Like Unlike

Of course, it might be just us but 5” does seem stuck in the middle of nowhere: it’s either a huge phone or a tablet too small. Of course, if a 5” device can do both jobs for you, you might just go ahead and buy it. Once thing’s for sure – you can count on rock solid build quality with this one. If you’re lucky enough to get an software upgrade soon – it will be a buy you’re unlikely to regret. We’re just not sure. We’ve always thought that tablets are supposed to let you leave your laptop at home. With the Dell Streak however goes the other way – it will let you leave your phone at home and that’s all.

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Nov 05, 2010

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computershopper‘s review Edit Like Unlike

Dell’s updated Streak 5 has some solid improvements over its debut version, namely a boost from Android 1.6 to 2.2. But despite it being sold as an unlocked device, we found it worked far better with AT&T than with T-Mobile.

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Mar, 2011

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www.whathifi.com‘s review Edit Like Unlike

With its 5in screen, it’s bigger than most phones, yet notably smaller than tablets such as Apple’s iPad. So, does Dell have a true unique selling proposition or merely an oddity? As a phone, it’s hard to avoid the latter conclusion. Holding the Dell vertically to make a call works well enough, but it feels – and looks – odd. Rotate the Streak horizontally, though, and it comes into its own.

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ITreviews‘s review Edit Like Unlike

We really like the Dell Streak. It has a superb physical design and thoughtful skinning of Android to its credit. However, it is expensive - and its size is both its main attraction, and its biggest problem. Too large to function as your everyday phone, too small to fit in as a serious tablet where 7in and 10in screens prevail, it is a third category of device. And one that may not, in the end, have a place despite its sleek appearance.

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Jan 10, 2011

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PC Pro‘s review Edit Like Unlike

The update to Android 2.2 brings numerous improvements to the quietly impressive Dell Streak, with the one notable negative being battery life.

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Jan 05, 2011

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MobileBurn‘s review Edit Like Unlike

But in the end, I don't think call audio quality is going to matter much since the Streak is really too big to use as an everyday phone. It's also too small to do duty as a real tablet. That leaves the Streak in an odd market position; too big and too small at the same time. In short, Dell's Streak just doesn't fit into the world as most people know it today.

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Dec 23, 2010

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expertreviews‘s review Edit Like Unlike

The Streak's size will divide opinion, but its battery life and interface improvements are great; however until Dell updates to at least Android 2.1, we can't recommend it

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Jul 16, 2010

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Phone Arena‘s review Edit Like Unlike

Although the Dell Streak is still trying to find a niche for itself, its outdated Android experience doesn't particularly make it the most suitable tablet solution on the market. Despite boasting a very good camera and phenomenal battery life, it doesn't play to the needs of strictly tablet users out there. Sure the Android Market and eventual upgrade to Android 2.1 might make it a tad bit more polished, but it doesn't exhibit the Tab's already superior offerings from a tablet perspective.

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Nov 22, 2010

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Phone Arena‘s review Edit Like Unlike

Size does matter, and in the case of the Dell Streak, it makes all the difference for those who are considering this tablet. However, it's still knowingly a more compact solution over other tablets in the market – while still playing itself as a smartphone replacement. Even though Android 1.6 limits its ability to truly stand above the greats, we'd imagine that an upgrade to Android 2.2 Froyo would remarkably add more luster to its coating.

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Nov 18, 2010

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AnandTech‘s review Edit Like Unlike

If Dell could've fixed the performance and done more to customize apps so they took advantage of the larger screen the Streak would’ve been a pocketable iPad. Unfortunately I don’t think the Froyo update will be enough to fix this. The UI needs to be butter smooth and Dell needs to invest more time into app customization. Gingerbread could bring what’s necessary, but that’s a 2011 discussion at this point.

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Aug 15, 2010

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brighthand‘s review Edit Like Unlike

If you're a hard-core smartphone user who frequently finds yourself frustrated by trying to accomplish too much on too small a screen, you should seriously consider this device. On the other side of the coin, if you are thinking about getting a tablet computer, but you want something that will fit in your pocket, you might also think about the Streak. On the other hand, if you're looking for an easily portable smartphone for making lots of phone calls, this definitely isn't for you.

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Aug 25, 2010

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HotHardware‘s review Edit Like Unlike

Conversely, there are a lot of things to like about the Streak. The screen and speakers are perfect for watching movies and listening to music. The front-facing camera is a nice touch, and will prove useful once more apps (besides fring) become available that can take advantage of it. The large-size onscreen keyboard is also a convenience that will make keyboard mashers everywhere happy. The bundled Windows sync and backup software makes it super-easy to make sure that all your data stays synchronized. We were also very happy to see a generous 16GB MicoSD included with the Streak.

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Sep 02, 2010

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Softpedia‘s review Edit Like Unlike

Advertised as an Android tablet, Dell Streak sits midway between a smartphone and a tablet, such as Samsung Tab and iPad. Not too big, but also not too small, Dell Streak is hard to tag as a pure tablet, as long as people will continue to use its smartphone-specific features more than the tablet ones. I haven't heard anyone that bought the device to keep the tablet on the Airplane mode all the time, thus saving a lot of battery. Besides its stylish and professional look, Dell Streak offers an improved Android 1.6 OS, as well as a stable and smooth working environment for those that have the money and will to buy such a device.

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Sep 24, 2010

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Notebookcheck‘s review Edit Like Unlike

Conclusively, a very positive summary remains after a few weeks of testing. However, the Streak isn't very suitable as a mobile phone and the advantages of a larger display (iPad) outweigh in domestic environments. The Streak is an excellent device for mobile entertainment and internet activities.

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Sep 17, 2010

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reghardware‘s review Edit Like Unlike

The Dell Streak is not, repeat not, a rival to Apple's iPad, despite what some have inferred. What it is, is a very clever outsize Android smart phone with a terrific multi-touch screen. No, it's not big enough to do any serious work on, but it's certainly big enough to read an online newspaper with ease or even ebooks at a pinch. It's fast, well loaded with features, and while we'd have preferred Android 2.2 rather than 1.6, an upgrade should be available later in the year. Not everyone will go for the size, poised awkwardly between phone and tablet, but it will still fit in the pocket, and offers a definite upgrade on the usual viewing and reading experience.

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Jun 23, 2010

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CNET Reviews‘s review Edit Like Unlike

The Dell Streak is the first Android tablet worth taking seriously, though its size puts it on the fence between tablets and smartphones.

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Jul 30, 2010

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Engadget‘s review Edit Like Unlike

A large and sexy smartphone that still fits in a pocket. Sure, a five-inch phone may not be everyone's cup of tea, but with devices starting to join the 4.3-inch party, consumers will undoubtedly be considering devices with more screen real estate -- the Google Maps screen comparison above probably says it all. We applaud Dell for taking one step ahead and going for the pocketable size limit, and the company's definitely earned its worldwide attention.

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Jun 06, 2010

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CrunchGear‘s review Edit Like Unlike

The Dell Streak is really cool. It’s a small, strange device with a great screen and points to future devices in the same vein. Is this device perfect? Not quite, especially for the non-subsidized $549 price tag. I’m excited to see where devices like the Streak are headed and I think this thing, in a way, is giving Apple a run for their money.

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Jul 28, 2010

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Pocket-lint‘s review Edit Like Unlike

We'd pick the Dell Streak over the Archos 5 if we were convinced that a tablet of this size was what we wanted. But it's difficult to ignore the fact that the Streak sits awkwardly above smartphone dimensions, without really establishing a position for itself.

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Jul 22, 2010

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LAPTOP Magazine‘s review Edit Like Unlike

A mammoth 5-inch display and sleek design make the Streak an intriguing tablet-phone hybrid, but we'd wait for a software update.

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Jul 20, 2010

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www.trustedreviews.com‘s review Edit Like Unlike

There's a great deal to like about the Dell Streak, particularly if you're looking for a device that serves many purposes at once. It's certainly the best phone for in-car navigation around, and its size gives it an edge for web browsing and portable media. It has one or two issues that need ironing out, and its size will rule it out for many, but the Streak is far from the disaster it could have been.

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Jul 16, 2010

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PC Advisor‘s review Edit Like Unlike

The Dell Streak straddles the line between smartphone and tablet device, but it should primarily be thought of as a tablet. It has an excellent screen that was responsive during our brief hands-on, and we didn't notice too much glare even when viewing the display under office lights. Because it runs Android, there are thousands of apps you can download, and with a MicroSD slot in addition to 2GB of onboard memory, you can equip the Streak with up to 34GB of storage space.

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Jun 21, 2010

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PC Pro‘s review Edit Like Unlike

We love the screen, we like the hardware, and Dell makes a fine first stab at making Android work in slate form – but until the Streak runs Android 2.2, we can’t recommend it

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Jul 09, 2010

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SlashGear‘s review Edit Like Unlike

There’s much to like about the Dell Streak. By ensuring Google compliance, Dell has delivered much of what’s great about an Android smartphone – apps like Gmail and YouTube, together with access to the Android Market – with the extra usability of a bigger, MID-style display. Going from browsing on the Streak back to a 3.7- or even 4.3-inch display feels unduly restrictive, even if those handsets make more sense for voice calls.

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Jun 12, 2010

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TechRadar UK‘s review Edit Like Unlike

Dell Streak can confidently claim to offer greater functionality than most devices, including the iPad. A smartphone, a brilliant camera, a web-savvy tablet PC and a satnav packed into a sleek and sexy package that's still small enough to fit in the pocket. Here is a device that truly bridges the gap between the smartphone and tablet universes and proves, once and for all, that you really don't need both.

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Jun 10, 2010

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