The Dell Streak 5 (formerly Dell Mini 5) is a 5-inch tablet computer announced at the 2010 Consumer Electronics Show.http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/21/dell-streak-to-bump-up-to-android-2-1-in-september-hopefully-sh/ The 5-inch netbook comes with a SIM slot for phone service most likely through AT&T.http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2357906,00.asp The Streak 5 will be part of the Dell Streak family focusing on tablet computing.http://androidcommunity.com/dell-mini-5-the-first-member-in-dells-family-of-tablets-20100226/ Links to the latest product reviews for the Dell Streak 5, coupons, news, and blogs are found below.

Dell will reportedly sell the Dell Streak 5 through telecommunication providers such as AT&T and retail stores.http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2357906,00.asp The release date had been uncertain until the May 13 announcement by Dell CEO Michael Dell that the Streak comes to Europe via Telefonica O2 in June and later in the summer for the US.http://www.afterdawn.com/news/article.cfm/2010/04/17/dell_aero_mini_5_devices_to_launch_for_at_t_in_june http://androidandme.com/2010/04/news/dell-streak-5-eyes-sept-launch-optional-wifi-only-version-confirmed/ http://www.pcworld.com/article/196277/dell_streak_coming_to_europe_next_month_then_us.html

04Jun Update: For those in the UK, the Dell Streak is free with a data/voice contract.http://www.blog.moby1.co.uk/2010/06/dell-phones/free-dell-streak-all-it-takes-is-a-contract.html

02Jun Update: Dell announced at D8 that the Dell Streak would be available in July from its website - $500 for an unlocked version.http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/02/dell-streak-500-unlocked-in-us-available-next-month/

The Android OS Version 1.6 is used in the Dell Streak 5 and the user interface experience is "recognizably Android" (Sascha Segan of PC Magazine) in contrast to the Dell Aero (formerly known as Mini 3 in US) which is highly customized.http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2357906,00.asp

A noteworthy feature is a 5 mexapixel camera pointing to the rear and a smaller camera pointing at the user.

Dell executives at the 2010 CES were unable to articulate why someone wants to carry a 5-inch touchscreen device that doesn't fit in the pocket and might be an additional device. http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2357906,00.asp However, at least one older analyst felt the larger screen size was more readable than the iPhone'.http://www.tgdaily.com/opinion-features/48567-the-dell-mini-5-vs-the-apple-ipad#close Dell has decided not to position its line of tablets, including the Streak 5, against the iPad believing it is closer to a smartphone.http://nexus404.com/Blog/2010/04/08/dell-changing-strategy-for-dell-mini-5-after-going-after-the-ipad-dell-now-distancing-their-pending-android-tablet-from-apples-tablet/ Many analysts do not consider the five inch screen a tablet.http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2364160,00.asp?kc=PCRSS03079TX1K0000585 http://www.cnn.com/2010/TECH/gaming.gadgets/05/28/cnet.what.tablet.means/

An Android OS (perhaps 2.xhttp://www.brighthand.com/default.asp?newsID=16433&news=Google+Android+OS+Dell+Aero+ATT+Dell+Mini+5) is used by the Dell Streak to power a multi-touch 5 inch color display. There is a 5 Megapixel camera pointing to the rear and a smaller camera facing the front. Full specifications have not been released but are expected to include Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g (not n), Bluetooth, and the previously mentioned SIM slot (for use as a phone).http://www.dancewithshadows.com/tech/dell-mini-5-web-tablet-announced-at-ces-2010/http://www.pcworld.com/article/194756/dells_tablet_plans_leaked.html Flash is included which is a key selling point since the Apple iPad/iPhone does (will) not.http://androinica.com/2010/02/27/dell-mini-5-awesome-new-details-emerge/ http://www.afterdawn.com/news/article.cfm/2010/04/17/dell_aero_mini_5_devices_to_launch_for_at_t_in_june

The Dell Mini 5 is now FCC-certified to use 3G bands with AT&T, Rogers, Bell, and Telus.http://www.androidguys.com/2010/02/12/dell-mini-5-passes-fcc-att-3g-bands-engadget/

Ships with a headset due to safety concerns of holding a netbook to your face.http://www.pocket-lint.com/news/30700/dell-mini-5-internet-tablet Available colors will be red, black, pink, blue, gray an orange pattern, and a white and purple pattern.http://www.cooltechzone.com/2010/03/10/dell-mini-5-ad-leaked-confirms-specs/

A content partnership with Amazon will also be available through the Android Kindle ebook reader application.http://www.cooltechzone.com/2010/03/10/dell-mini-5-ad-leaked-confirms-specs/

The Dell Streak 5 has an integrated GPS chip to power Google Maps Navigation for free turn-by-turn directions.http://gps.about.com/b/2010/06/01/dell-streak-to-launch-later-this-summer-features-gps-and-turn-by-turn-navigation.htm

The E-Commerce Times says the Dell Streak 5 defies comparison. Its not an iPad nor a smartbook or netbook. It is"perfectly adequate for online tasks and serviceable for photo/video capture, while being far more portable than larger tablets and traditional laptops."http://www.ecommercetimes.com/rsstory/70155.html See the analysis in the "Dell Streak Brings Tablet Computing Down the Mountain".

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