STORAGE MEMORY: (16GB internal
memory plus microSD card, expandable to 32GB)
WIRELESS 3G (Yes/No): Yes (3G and
4G enabled)
CARRIER: T-Mobile
RATING:
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Dell Streak 7 Full
Review
Designed for the super-fast mobile broadband
speeds of T-Mobile's 4G network, the Android-basedDell Streak
7 is the ultimate entertainment hub
for families and road warriors craving a rich multimedia and web experience both at home and on-the-go. It
features a brilliant 7-inch WVGA multi-touch display made of damage-resistant Gorilla Glass that's ideal for
Web browsing, streaming video, watching TV and movies, reading books and magazines, or playing games
wherever you roam.
The Dell Streak 7 offers a vibrant 7-inch, multi-touch
display.
Powered by a screaming fast, dual-core 1 GHz NVIDIA Tegra
2 processor, the Streak 7 is loaded full of entertainment and family-friendly apps--from Kindle for Android and
Zinio magazines to T-Mobile TV for your enjoying your favorite shows on the go.
The Streak 7 also helps you capture and shares favorite
moments with the rear-facing 5 megapixel camera for high-definition stills and video recording and a
front-facing 1.3 megapixel camera for video-calling over T-Mobile's network (as well as Wi-Fi) using the
preloaded Qik Video Chat application.
Other features include a 16 GB internal memory that can be
expanded via optional microSD memory cards (up to 32 GB in size), Swype virtual keyboard technology, full
support for Adobe Flash Player, up to 4 hours of continuous video playback time, and up to 3 days of standby
time.
Enabled for T-Mobile's high-speed 3G network, the Streak 7
is specifically designed for T-Mobile's HSPA+ mobile broadband network, which delivers downloads at 4G speeds.
T-Mobile's upgraded HSPA+ network currently covers 100 major metropolitan areas across the U.S. (read more
aboutHSPA+below). The Streak 7 also offers Wi-Fi networking as well as the
ability to share its 3G/4G Internet connection with other laptops and other Wi-Fi enabled
devices.
You'll be able to pay the way you want with prepaid and
postpaid data plans from T-Mobile Pay As You Go (learn more about prepaid servicesbelow)
Enjoy a rich web and multimedia experience at home or one the
go.
Android 2.2 OS and Dell Stage User
Interface
The Streak 7 runs the latest Android operating system--OS
2.2 (aka, Froyo)--which provides a faster overall Android experience as well as greater multitasking
capabilities.
You'll be able to receive notifications, listen to music,
and even record GPS data without keeping the application open. And it features a plethora of new enhancements,
including an improved QWERTY keyboard, full push corporate e-mail, and Adobe Flash Player 10.1 for access to
the full Web.
It also provides easy access to both personal and
corporate e-mail, calendars, and contacts supported by Exchange Server and Gmail. And through Android Market,
you'll get access to thousands of useful applications, widgets, and fun games to download and install on your
phone, with many more apps being added every day.
The Streak 7 also features Dell's innovative Stage user
interface, which provides a seamless and unified experience for accessing all your favorite content. Later this
year, Dell will add syncing to Stage so you can keep your photos, contacts, calendars, and other personal
content synchronized across your Dell Stage-equipped devices--from tablets to PCs--connected through your home
network.
The Dell Streak 7 comes preloaded with unique
content and applications to entertain the whole family, including:
Includes a 1.3-megapixel front-facing camera for video chats on
popular services such as Qik or Skype.
T-Mobile
TV. Live and on-demand TV including live news,
sports and full-length entertainment, plus on-demand full episodes of your favorite
shows.
Qik Video
Chat. Connect with friends and family through both
T-Mobile's 3G/4G network and Wi-Fi--unlike some other video-calling solutions that only work through
Wi-Fi. With the Streak 7's front-facing camera paired with Video Chat through Qik, you can hold video
conversations with those who have a Streak 7--or other compatible mobile device--and even broadcast
your view through the rear-facing camera.
BrainPOP: Animated educational content embraced by students and trusted by teachers and
parents around the globe. BrainPOP brings learning to your fingertips.
Zinio. The largest online newsstand, enabling customers to shop for, search inside, read,
share and save digital content in new ways with more than 75,000 digital magazines from 26
countries.
Kindle for
Android. Lets you shop for hundreds of thousands of
books in the Kindle Store, including New York Times Best Sellers and new releases from $9.99. Use Amazon's
Whispersync technology to automatically synchronize your last page read, bookmarks, annotations, and more
across your various devices--including Kindle, Kindle DX, PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone, iPod touch, BlackBerry and
Android phones.
BLOCKBUSTER On
Demand Enables you to discover and download the latest
movie rentals on the go. Blockbuster's first-ever video download application on a smartphone allows you to
buy a movie on one device and watch on another connected device through Blockbuster's
library.
Let's Golf
(Gameloft). Discover a fun atmosphere making golf
accessible to anyone with 63 holes in 4 environments in 3D and 4 characters to customize. 63 holes in 4
distinct locations remodeled in 3D: Fiji Beach, the American Mountains, the English Countryside, and
Scottish Lochs.
Slacker
Radio. With millions of songs from thousands of
artists, Slacker is the best way to discover new artists and hear your favorite music. Listening to
Slacker is as easy as selecting one of over 120 DJ-programmed genre stations or searching for your
favorite artist or song.
The web with the
works
With so much to see and do on the Internet, you don’t
want to miss a minute of it. Powerful, pre-installed Adobe Flash 10.1 makes sure that your favorite
sites load and look their very best on the Streak 7 Android tablet. Browse, game, surf, email,
download, post and share the content you love, the way you want, with the quality you
deserve.
It’s show
time
Got a movie in mind?
Pull it up easily for instant entertainment on the go. Stage gives you fast
access to your favorite clips and lets you catch a TV show or two with the touch of a button. And
since the Streak 7 Android tablet is small enough to carry around, video is as portable as it is
accessible.
Chat. Just like
that
Video chat is a snap. With a front-facing and
rear-facing 1.3MP camera, friends and family are practically with you wherever you go. The large
screen enables for personal conversations that put you face-to-face with the people who matter most
to you. Connect with 3G/4G or Wi-Fi™ and stay in touch without ever having to stay
still.
A must
read
Read any good books
lately? Now you can. With an easy-to-use interface, you can quickly browse and enjoy over
700,000 eBooks in the Kindle Store. The brilliant, 7" multitouch screen eliminates squinting,
helping you fly through your favorite titles. Not to mention the thin, lightweight design that
makes every book feel like an easy read.
Watch, play, listen and
connect
When you buy a Dell Streak 7 Android tablet equipped
with Stage software, you get a one-stop entertainment hub. Download movies, play games, listen to your
favorite songs and stream radio stations with RadioTime. Connect with friends on social networks, and
view their Facebook and Flickr photos together in a real-time photo stream. Stage delivers the things
you need, right where you need them.
What's in the
Box
Dell Streak 7 tablet
Rechargeable battery
Charger
Wired stereo hands-free
headset
SIM card
Quick start guide
T-Mobile Pay As You Go Prepaid Service
T-Mobile prepaid plans give you wireless access with less
commitment, so you can pay--and talk--as you go. With no annual contract, no credit check, and no monthly bill,
prepaid plans are a simple, direct way to go mobile. There are many ways to conveniently refill your T-Mobile
Prepaid Plan so that you can stay continually connected with the people who matter most, including via the
T-Mobile Web site or using refill cards available at over 90,000 locations nationwide. You can choose from
either a monthly postpaid plan (which includes convenient Wi-Fi Hotspot access) or prepaid plans that provide
smaller set amounts of data usage.
Monthly Plans
$24.99: 200 MB (10¢/MB overage)
$39.99: 5 GB (no overage)
Prepaid Plans
$10.00: 100 MB (7 days)
$30.00: 300 MB (30 days)
$50.00: 1 GB (30 days)
T-Mobile Network
Features
High-Speed Data Connectivity via T-Mobile's 3G/4G
Network
This tablet is compatible with T-Mobile's UMTS/HSDPA/HSPA+ 3G/4G network, which operates
on the 1700/2100 MHz AWS spectrum. It's is designed to automatically connect to the best available network (4G,
3G, or GSM/GPRS/EDGE) to provide faster data speeds when accessing the Web.
In areas where the 3G/4G network is not available, you'll continue to receive service on
the via T-Mobile's EDGE network (which stands for "Enhanced Data Rates for Global Evolution"). This high-speed,
mobile data and Internet access technology is fast enough to support a wide range of advanced data services
(with average data speeds between 75-135Kbps), including full picture and video messaging, high-speed color
Internet access, and e-mail on the go.
T-Mobile's Expanding, Super-Fast 4G
Mobile Broadband Network
As of February, 2011, T-Mobile has upgraded its traditional 3G network to HSPA+ 4G in
200 major metropolitan areas across the U.S.--cover 200 million people across the country--with plans to
continue rolling out this network upgrade throughout 2011. With typical download speeds that are on par with or
faster than competing 4G technologies, T-Mobile's HSPA+ network provides fast data speeds--up to 3 times faster
than AT&T and Verizon's standard 3G networks--while allowing simultaneous voice and data capabilities for
the ultimate wireless voice and data experience. You'll enjoy faster Web browsing, uninterrupted video
streaming, and quicker app downloads.
T-Mobile's 4G mobile broadband network (powered by HSPA+) provides a theoretical
capability of up to 21 Mbps peak download speeds, with average download speeds typically in the 5 to 8 Mbps
range.
Dell
Streak 7 PROS AND CONS
PROS:
Small, light and
portable ( weight and size just perfect for the everyday
purse)
Solid build
Adobe Flash 10.1 Support (you can view Flash websites on the Internet)
3G/4G (4G speed is super fast)
Tegra 2 Processor (processing speed is
excellent)
16Gb of internal storage
GPS
Front-facing 1.3 megapixel camera for video-calling over T-Mobile's network (as well as
Wi-Fi) using the preloaded Qik Video Chat application
Rear-facing 5 megapixel camera for high-definition stills and video recording
Video recording is very good
Micro SD slot (memory expandable up to
32GB)
Great eBook Reader (you can quickly browse and enjoy over 700,000
eBooks in the Kindle Store)
Access to the Android Market (you'll get access to thousands of useful
applications)
Good features and performance for the
money
CONS:
No HDMI
No USB conectors
Odd button placement
Non-standard Android User Interface
No dedicated camera button
Relatively low screen resolution
Poor battery life (3-4 hours)
Battery is not replaceable
Short power cord (just about 4ft)
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Dell Streak 7
Technical Specifications
Operating System
Android™ 2.2 (Froyo) with Over the Air Upgrade
Capability
Processor
NVIDIA® Tegra™ 2 mobile processor
Bands
T-Mobile: HSPA + @ 2100/1900/AWS/850
Display
7” WVGA 800x480 Capacitive Multi-Touch Screen with Corning Gorilla
Glass
Camera
Front: 1.3MP Fixed Focus
Rear: 5MP Auto Focus with Flash
Video
H.263/H.264, 3GP, MPEG4,
WMV
Audio and Speakers
MP3, WMA, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, AMR, MIDI, WAV
Messaging
Email, IM and Video Chat on all models
SMS & MMS on 3G models only
Browser
Full HTML WebKit browser, Adobe Flash 10.1
(Froyo)
Storage
16GB of Internal Storage with support for up to 32GB additional
storage using the user accessible SD, MMC, SDHC memory card slot
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access to your favorite clips and lets you catch a TV show or two with the touch of a button. And
since the Streak 7 Android tablet is small enough to carry around, video is as portable as it is
accessible.
