Tag Archive: Dell

Jan
31

Tablets – still a compromise

If you’re looking for a tablet to buy, the best bet might still be to wait.  The current crop of tablets still requires accepting a lot of flaws, and I’m not talking about the lack of a physical keyboard. Apple iPad – Apple’s behemoth (in terms of sales) is probably the best overall tablet currently …

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Jul
28

Dell Streak – probably too little too late

I really wanted to like the Dell Streak – 5″ of Android/Wi-fi/HSDPA/HSUPA/Gorilla Glass, but WTF, Dell?  So it’s still not out and when it does ship, it’ll ship with Android 1.6 (though they say a Froyo OTA will be out “later this year”) and for $299 on AT&T?  So this is going for more than …

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Jan
07

CES – Dell unveils Alienware M11x “gaming netbook” ?

Alienware M11x

Yep, that’s right – a gaming-capable netbook?  Claims are up to 2 hrs of battery life while gaming and ~50 fps on Crysis at high settings?  Very interesting… would be nice to know the resolution of the LCD, but at $1000 it’s definitely aimed at a niche market (ultramobile hardcore gamers?).  Also, BACKLIT KEYS! O_O …

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Dec
08

The first Vostro I’d use… the new V13

I don’t know about you – but the first few Dell Vostros that came out just screamed “cheap” in too many ways.  This year, Dell did a lot to freshen them up and get the build-quality up and now they’ve even made one (somewhat) desirable! The new V13 looks to have some styling cues from …

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