Dell Streak 5 Android Tablet review

Dell Streak 5 Android Tablet brings you the fastest ever Android 2.2 Froyo for more efficient computing with the highly advanced intuitive user interface offering the five customizable home screens and the widgets that provide you easy access to your favorite data including music, videos and other content. Dell Streak features a robust and firm built and a smart design. Enjoy richer and faster multitasking with the 1GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon processor accompanied with 512 MB RAM.

Brilliant interface

Dell Streak 5 lets you choose from the thousands of books from online book stores like Kindle. The collection comprises bestsellers and the other books of your favorite authors. Moreover, you’ll enjoy reading your favorite book on the huge 5 inch screen which offers a landscape view for easy reading. 1 GHz Snapdragon processor delivers a standout performance while multitasking. Experience the fastest page loading and switching between two pages. Google’s Android OS comes with multi touch Dell user experience.

Seamless connectivity
Dell Streak 5incorporates the functionalities of a smart phone. Synchronize your Facebook contacts with your Dell Streak 5 and use it as a cell phone. You can also import the Face book profile pictures of the contacts and your dell Streak will display it every time the corresponding contact calls you.

The Road Navigator

The Dell Streak 5 Android tablet is integrated with the Global Positioning System with e-compass functionality. It allows you to find the shortest route to your destination. Google’s real time maps guide you with minute details including road names, lanes and even the corners of your city. Text to voice interpretation accompanied with turn by turn navigation lets you keep your eyes on the road. You can avoid red zones with Google maps’ live traffic functionality. But, for this, you need to have a 3G connection. You can now receive your calls while you are in the midst of your favorite game.

Digital entertainment

Carry your music, books, videos, pictures or other media content that is close to your heart while on the go. The Dell Streak 5 keeps you entertained with your digital media anywhere you go. You can stream videos from you tube or vudu, surf Internet and stay connected to your friends via social networking sites like FaceBook. While enjoying your vacation, you can capture those beautiful moments with the rear facing 5 MP camera. The front facing VGA camera will let you have face to face chat with your loved ones from anywhere in the world.

Look and feel

Dell Streak 5 Android tablet features an 8.9 inch TFT LED backlit screen which delivers a brilliant picture quality. Yet, the tablet is quite slim and light weight and is easy to carry. Geeks will surely like Dell Streak 5 tablet since it combines style with quality. This robust tablet with a powerful backing of Android OS will surely be your constant companion and will keep you entertained wherever you go.

Technical specifications:

Pros

• The LCD supporting screen delivers superb picture quality.
• Multi touch capacitive screen is best for surfing the Web.
• Dell Streak 5 lets you many tasks at once at tremendous processing speed.
• You can change the settings and the modes of application which suit your tastes and meet every purpose thanks to the completely customizable Android 2.2.
• The gorilla glass makes the tablet lighter.
• Voice guided navigation is the best feature.

Cons

• Dell Streak 5 comes with OS which you need to install before use.
• You’ll find that the package lacks some accessories. It’s for sure that after this hot purchase, you’ll need to run to the Dell Store for needed accessories.
• Some of you might feel awkward to hold the tablet next to your head to talk due to its oblong size.

Conclusion

Dell Streak 5 Android tablet comes with a totally customizable user interface that lets you design your tablet that suits your style and usage. The Android 2.2 with the powerful 1GHz processor delivers lightening fast speed for multitasking. Web browsing is way easier with the capacitive 5 inch screen. You can stream videos and upload your pictures on Facebook of Flickr and stay socially connected to your friends with the seamless connectivity. You can also tune in to the online radio stations. Overall, it’s a great device with high quality camera and truly immersive and customizable interface. Only, its price is a bit of a factor for me. The Del Streak 5 with uninstalled OS comes at $335 which is too high for this device.