Review Dell Streak
Pros: Android 2.2, Wifi, GPS, 3G/HSDPA, 1GHz processor
Disadvantages : Often lag, charger and data cable using a proprietary connector
tablet market seems to be a new target area vendors. Not only that, each of which makes even its own standards in terms of shapes and sizes. Look at Dell, take part displaying Streak as a new generation of tablet devices with form factors are only slightly from a smart phone.
Design
Dell seems reluctant called tail tablet that has already existed in the market such as Samsung or Apple iPad Galaxy Tab. The proof, look at Streak suffocating differentiation among competitors. Yes, this device comes with the size of the brave ‘responsibility’ between smartphones and tablets.
Judging from the size, classification Dell Streak indeed exist in the gray area. However, Dell claims the device as a tablet, can be proved from selling boxes that attach the label ‘tablet’ on the Streak.
Little compares with Galaxy Tab tablet which has a 7 inch screen size and IPAD with 9.7-inch screen sizes, Dell Streak comes with a size of 5 inches. While talking the latest smartphones on the market like HTC HD 7 that carried the 4.3-inch screen, obviously not far adrift difference.
One example that characterizes that Streak is positioned as a tablet is the way to hold it. You ‘must’ hold this tablet in a horizontal position for optimal access interface.
Dell deliberately put the three capacitive buttons (menu, home, back) to landscape orientation. So the top three buttons that are presented that have the formation to be accessed from the right. The reason is, if the tablet is in a vertical position facing the position of the icons are upside down right.
Enough about the shape and size of the screen, since upon entering the area of packaging material Dell Streak, you will find a quality device. Tablet which has a slim profile with a clean surface is made of solid plastic and metal protective cover.
Unfortunately, as found in the Galaxy Tab and iPad, a tablet this Dell only comes with 30-pin connector for charger and USB on the side left body. Disappointing because these proprietary connector is not compatible with standard data cable that is used on average gadget today.
Dell deliberately put the three capacitive buttons (menu, home, back) to landscape orientation. So the top three buttons that are presented that have the formation to be accessed from the right. The reason is, if the tablet is in a vertical position facing the position of the icons are upside down right.
Enough about the shape and size of the screen, since upon entering the area of packaging material Dell Streak, you will find a quality device. Tablet which has a slim profile with a clean surface is made of solid plastic and metal protective cover.
Unfortunately, as found in the Galaxy Tab and iPad, a tablet this Dell only comes with 30-pin connector for charger and USB on the side left body. Disappointing because these proprietary connector is not compatible with standard data cable that is used on average gadget today.
Display & Menu Dell Streak
Dell Streak polished with a layer gorilla glass that serves to protect the screen from scratches. At least, no need to worry about scratched when TFT LCD with 16 million color touch is not accidentally exposed to friction lock or sharp objects.
Screen resolution on Dell Streak is WVGA (800×480 pixels). Class with some smartphones, but still less than that carried the Galaxy Tab WSVGA resolution (1024 × 600 pixels). Although the fonts look less sharp in his 5-inch screen, but the level of contrast and clarity of the screen is still quite good.
Screen resolution on Dell Streak is WVGA (800×480 pixels). Class with some smartphones, but still less than that carried the Galaxy Tab WSVGA resolution (1024 × 600 pixels). Although the fonts look less sharp in his 5-inch screen, but the level of contrast and clarity of the screen is still quite good.
Speaking touch sensor capacitive based on this tablet, there are some things recorded by PULSE. Response screen feels less smooth. When you slide the screen with a sweep of a finger, sometimes as restrained and drag. However, sensitivity is still quite good and smart phones based on current expectations.
Problem menu display, Dell presents the interface, dubbed the Dell Stage Interface. Overall still not far from the standard Android but already faces made with some new innovations. As additional special widget that developed the vendor or some small touches here and there such as the Stage accelerator bar.
Problem menu display, Dell presents the interface, dubbed the Dell Stage Interface. Overall still not far from the standard Android but already faces made with some new innovations. As additional special widget that developed the vendor or some small touches here and there such as the Stage accelerator bar.
You’ll find seven
fruit homescreen panels that can be loaded with congenital Android widgets or widget Dell special. In addition, there is a Stage accelerator bar that can be raised by holding a minute corner of the screen. Well, you can move in a more practical homescreen via ‘bar’ is.
As entertainment, Live Wallpaper was inserted that could make the display more attractive atmosphere. Wallpapaper is able to respond to every touch of the finger by displaying certain effects or animation. The facility itself is already invested since the Android version of Eclair.
Finally, the main menu in Dell Streak comes with two columns that can be accessed alternately by sweeping a finger to the left or right. You’ll find a collection of icons and launcher that can be used to run programs and applications in it.
As entertainment, Live Wallpaper was inserted that could make the display more attractive atmosphere. Wallpapaper is able to respond to every touch of the finger by displaying certain effects or animation. The facility itself is already invested since the Android version of Eclair.
Finally, the main menu in Dell Streak comes with two columns that can be accessed alternately by sweeping a finger to the left or right. You’ll find a collection of icons and launcher that can be used to run programs and applications in it.
Operating System
Armed with Android OS 2.2 (Froyo), the ability of Dell Streak as a tablet remains to be tested. The reason Froyo more optimal performance for smart phones rather than tablets. PULSE can ever experience when testing the Galaxy Tab back fond memories.
The Galaxy Tab, Froyo ‘could’ take care of the screen was ordered on a scale approaching the netbook. However, Samsung was forced to make adjustments so that the OS is capable of harmony with the form factor Galaxy Tab. What about Dell Streak?
As Froyo OS in general, the most notable is support for Adobe Flash 10.1 support and the ability to create a portable Wi-Fi hotspots. Both worked fine on Dell Streak. Similarly, the action multitasking and pinch-to-zoom quite satisfactory.
With Qualcomm Snapdragon processor 1GHz speed should be no lag or pauses while browsing the menu system or browsing. However, Dell Streak often experience lag, sometimes even hangs in the middle of usage. Moreover, if there is heavy programs that are running and then you open another application. Furthermore, transition effects are still felt and a little heavy when loading.
The Galaxy Tab, Froyo ‘could’ take care of the screen was ordered on a scale approaching the netbook. However, Samsung was forced to make adjustments so that the OS is capable of harmony with the form factor Galaxy Tab. What about Dell Streak?
As Froyo OS in general, the most notable is support for Adobe Flash 10.1 support and the ability to create a portable Wi-Fi hotspots. Both worked fine on Dell Streak. Similarly, the action multitasking and pinch-to-zoom quite satisfactory.
With Qualcomm Snapdragon processor 1GHz speed should be no lag or pauses while browsing the menu system or browsing. However, Dell Streak often experience lag, sometimes even hangs in the middle of usage. Moreover, if there is heavy programs that are running and then you open another application. Furthermore, transition effects are still felt and a little heavy when loading.
worth noting, too, Android applications that exist today a new optimal to WVGA. Well, the Dell Streak screen size of 5 inches is the exception. Lots of screen space is wasted on such a specific session in the messaging features.
Column typing a message is so small that very contrast with the large screen size. In this case, Dell Streak does not make such adjustments in the Galaxy Tab. The existence Froyo in this tablet is still acting as the operating system in mobile version.
Problem typing, virtual QWERTY keypad that comes with large buttons size quite profitable. Comfortable typing either in portrait or landscape mode. Moreover, embedded Swype features to simplify typing.
Column typing a message is so small that very contrast with the large screen size. In this case, Dell Streak does not make such adjustments in the Galaxy Tab. The existence Froyo in this tablet is still acting as the operating system in mobile version.
Problem typing, virtual QWERTY keypad that comes with large buttons size quite profitable. Comfortable typing either in portrait or landscape mode. Moreover, embedded Swype features to simplify typing.
Audio / Video
music player on Dell Streak not much different from those commonly found in Android general. You can search your music collection in a way more practical. Unfortunately, this facility is not supported by satisfactory breakthrough in the sector output.
Reason, external speaker tablets which are in the back of the body having an output which is relatively less ‘kick’. The sound emanating from the speakers seemed shrill. Fortunately, vendors have prepared a 3.5 mm audio port, the article sounds via the headset in your ear feels better.
Reason, external speaker tablets which are in the back of the body having an output which is relatively less ‘kick’. The sound emanating from the speakers seemed shrill. Fortunately, vendors have prepared a 3.5 mm audio port, the article sounds via the headset in your ear feels better.
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video Affairs, large tablet screen sizes are usually engrossed used watch. Unfortunately, Dell Streak less than the maximum in this sector because this tablet is only capable of processing video in H.263 / H.264, 3GP, MPEG4 and WMV. Other than that, this tablet can only record the highest video resolution of 352×288 pixels which is still disappointing results.
Camera
Streak try to show off a 5 megapixel camera with autofocus and LED flash supported. In the tablet segment, the offer is quite tempting because Galaxy Tabs only 3 megapixel camera support. Moreover, the available camera shutter button that makes the sector more attractive.
The user interface is quite comfortable with the default settings Android. There are several settings, including brightness, contrast, white balance and flicker adjustment. Embedded also geotagging and compression (quality) and settings for resolution.
Camera
Streak try to show off a 5 megapixel camera with autofocus and LED flash supported. In the tablet segment, the offer is quite tempting because Galaxy Tabs only 3 megapixel camera support. Moreover, the available camera shutter button that makes the sector more attractive.
The user interface is quite comfortable with the default settings Android. There are several settings, including brightness, contrast, white balance and flicker adjustment. Embedded also geotagging and compression (quality) and settings for resolution.
PULSE test the ability of the camera in outdoor conditions. Of the few shots that made the quality was not as expected. The focus and sharpness of the image is still less than the phones with camera capabilities equivalent. While the indoor session, for shooting at close range pictures look optimal results thanks to the support LED flash.
Although providing front VGA camera, but Streak does not support video call capability via a cellular network. However, through some specific messenger applications, you can still optimize it.
Internet
Dell Streak already dibenami with Internet capability is quite promising through HSDPA 7.2 Mbps data lines and 5, 76 Mbps HSUPA. Please access the virtual world through its Webkit browser, you will enjoy the experience as surf the Internet on a PC browser.
Although providing front VGA camera, but Streak does not support video call capability via a cellular network. However, through some specific messenger applications, you can still optimize it.
Internet
Dell Streak already dibenami with Internet capability is quite promising through HSDPA 7.2 Mbps data lines and 5, 76 Mbps HSUPA. Please access the virtual world through its Webkit browser, you will enjoy the experience as surf the Internet on a PC browser.
Not only that, the facilities such as the pinch-to-zoom accompany completeness browser. You can enlarge the page simply by making pinching movements on screen. In addition, support Flash in this browser makes dynamic website content can be displayed on the screen perfectly.
Not satisfied? The tablet also includes Wi-Fi facilities including features to share data Mobile HotSpot network via Wifi. At least the option to access the Internet become more flexible.
Navigation
Features maps and navigation in size 5-inch screen like the Dell Streak will provide an interesting experience. Dell already Streak dibenami GPS receiver and Google Maps applications. GPS is assisted by the help of data traffic over WiFi. Accuracy is more accurate than A-GPS which is assisted by the channel provider.
Not satisfied? The tablet also includes Wi-Fi facilities including features to share data Mobile HotSpot network via Wifi. At least the option to access the Internet become more flexible.
Navigation
Features maps and navigation in size 5-inch screen like the Dell Streak will provide an interesting experience. Dell already Streak dibenami GPS receiver and Google Maps applications. GPS is assisted by the help of data traffic over WiFi. Accuracy is more accurate than A-GPS which is assisted by the channel provider.
Interestingly, Dell dibenami Streak also has a variety of applications such as Co-Pilot navigation, Assistant Free and special navigation feature that can guide the direction guided by voice. In addition, there is also Google applications Latitude.
Other Features
The tablet can be used to call. However, because of the rather odd shape attached to the ear while talking. To work around this, you can activate the loudspeaker during a call or receive calls.
Dell Streak was also able to integrate social networking site with features contacts. Voice Search feature has also been injected in this tablet. Includes access to the application of social networking sites Facebook and Twitter, which can be enjoyed in practice via the Social widget. Moreover, a variety of typical applications such as Android Market Android, Google Talk, Android Market, Gmail, YouTube has been inserted.
Other Features
The tablet can be used to call. However, because of the rather odd shape attached to the ear while talking. To work around this, you can activate the loudspeaker during a call or receive calls.
Dell Streak was also able to integrate social networking site with features contacts. Voice Search feature has also been injected in this tablet. Includes access to the application of social networking sites Facebook and Twitter, which can be enjoyed in practice via the Social widget. Moreover, a variety of typical applications such as Android Market Android, Google Talk, Android Market, Gmail, YouTube has been inserted.
Problem
office capabilities, Dell Streak already comes with QuickOffice which could be used to make a new document, typing and reading documents. Also embedded interface that lets you browse the 700 thousand books in Kindle Store. Other applications that are not less attractive, such as Evernote, AccuWeather, YouTube, Zinio Readers, Voiceh Search, TunIn Radio and others.
Conclusion
Streak Dell is positioning itself as a tablet. However, it seems the ability of this device is still biased toward the position of the smart phone. The reason is, when compared with smart phones based on Android are currently available, was equivalent except for the screen sector.
Compete with Galaxy Tab? Dell Tablet output is likely still have to work hard. In addition to its position confuses some people, its performance as a tablet still needs much improvement. (hp)
Conclusion
Streak Dell is positioning itself as a tablet. However, it seems the ability of this device is still biased toward the position of the smart phone. The reason is, when compared with smart phones based on Android are currently available, was equivalent except for the screen sector.
Compete with Galaxy Tab? Dell Tablet output is likely still have to work hard. In addition to its position confuses some people, its performance as a tablet still needs much improvement. (hp)
Design | 7.5 |
Display & Menu | 8 |
Operating System | 8 |
Audio / Video | 8 |
| Camera | 8 |
| Internet | 8.5 |
| Navigation | 8 |
| Features Other | 8 |
Review Dell Streak
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