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Dell tablet is set for release

FCC will let it be
Tue Apr 20 2010, 10:25

GREY BOX MAKER Dell has gotten official approval in the US for its forthcoming tablet.

The Mini 5 has been given the nod by the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC).

Looking through the filing that went with the FCC application it indicates that several US networks have signed up to use the gear.

The Android device, which will be known as the Streak, has been confirmed for AT&T but will also appear on T-Mobile

The Snapdragon CPU powered portable device uses the WCDMA Band IV frequency, which is used by T-Mobile.

It looks like Dell is going to try a model which is the opposite to that of the dogma of Steve Jobs. Instead of giving the gear to one supplier you might be able to make more cash if you stick it in the paws of as many as possible.

While this makes less sense if you have your own big application store, Dell is relying on its heavy integration with Amazon features, including Kindle services.

Dell's 5-inch tablet device is expected to ship this summer. µ

 

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@Susan

Have a look at about 9/10ths of dell workstations ;)

posted by : Damage, 21 April 2010 Complain about this comment
What is a Grey Box?

Can you explain what you mean by "Grey Box"? Never heard of this term used before.

Thanks,
Susan

posted by : Susan, 21 April 2010 Complain about this comment
the Streak, brings back memories...

Oh, yes, they call him the Streak Boogity, Boogity

Who's that with him?
The fastest thing on two feet
Ethel? Is that you, Ethel?
Boogity, Boogity

What do you think you're doin'? You git your clothes on!

Oh, yes, they call him the Streak Ethel! Where you goin'?
Boogity, Boogity

Ethel, you shameless hussy!
Boogity, Boogity Ethel! Ethelllllll!!!

posted by : Sean, 20 April 2010 Complain about this comment
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