Dell joins tablet war

NOTEBOOK and PC maker Dell has joined the Malaysian tablet war with the launch of its Streak 5 device.
Unlike the other players which focus on the 10-inch and 7-inch screen tablets, Dell has decided to go for a smaller 5-inch size, making it the smallest tablet so far available in Malaysia.
The Android 2.2 (Froyo) tablet is already available in the market since Wednesday at RM2,099.
What's so special about this mini tablet is that it can double up as a phone, means you don't need to carry a phone with it. This makes sense because at five-inches, doubling the Streak 5 as a phone does not awkward, compared to holding a 7-inch tablet close to your ear.
You can also synch your contacts with Facebook and import their profile images so that at a glance you can see who’s calling.
The device also offers Global Positioning System and eCompass functionality. Text-to-voice and turn-by-turn directions let you keep your eyes on the road, while Google Maps’ live traffic functionality helps you avoid those dreaded red zones (requires 3G connection).
The best part is the mini Streak 5 tablet phone multitasks, so you can play your favorite driving tunes and receive calls at the same time.
The tablet also comes with a 5MP camera on its back and a VGA one of the front.
Dell Streak 5 Android 2.2 Tablet includes the Stage User Interface (UI) and a collection of widgets that bring your content such as music, photos and email to your home screen.
It even includes Adobe Flash 10.1 support1 for the full mobile Web experience and the capability to use your Dell Streak 5 tablet phone as a portable WiFi hotspot that can be shared with up to eight other devices