Michael Knutson
02-01-2011, 08:00 AM
<div class='os_post_top_link'><a href='http://blog.laptopmag.com/dell-streak-7-available-starting-february-2nd-for-199?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+LaptopMagazineNews+(LAPTOP+Magazine+-+The+Pulse+of+Mobile+Technology)' target='_blank'>http://blog.laptopmag.com/dell-stre...ile+Technology)</a><br /><br /></div><p><em>"We've known about the Dell Streak 7 since it was introduced at CES 2011. However, today T-Mobile shared pricing and availability details for the upcoming Android slate. Starting February 2nd, you will be able to buy the tablet from T-Mobile for $199 (after $50 rebate) with a 2-year contract or for $449 without a contract."</em></p><p><img src="http://images.thoughtsmedia.com/resizer/thumbs/size/600/lpt/auto/1296541709.usr17748.jpg" style="border: 0;" /></p><p>With a 7-inch 800x480 capacitive screen, dual cameras, 16GB memory and Android 2.2, the Dell Streak 7 seems to be competitively priced with its main competition, the Samsung Galaxy Tab. A 5GB per month data plan from T-Mobile will cost $39.99 monthly for 4G HSPA+ service where available (T-Mobile allows Wi-Fi mobile hot spots/Tethering). Early testing shows that the Streak 7 "has plenty of power, but its endurance is sorely lacking." Lots of Pros and Cons, and the early consensus it that this is a good start, but not yet a challenger to the Galaxy Tab or the iPad. It'll be interesting to see how T-Mobile positions the Streak 7 vis-a-vis the Galaxy Tab. Laptop goes so far as to recommend skipping the Streak 7, and recommends buying the Galaxy Tab, or waiting for the LG-G Slate or the Motorola Xoom. Nice to see real products arriving at last!</p>