Thursday, September 22, 2011

A Wi-Fi Tablet Reviewed: The Dell Streak 7

By Virginia Bussiere


When the iPad first came out, many thought, "Whatever, I have a laptop for that." But then, the actual purpose of the iPad began to become more obvious. As the marketplace caught on and Apple's accountants began rubbing their hands with glee, the other leading computer and cellular companies sat up and took note. Tablets started appearing in nearly all places. And Dell's shareowners will be distressed if they didn't press and get a piece of the pie. The product offering Dell is pinning its hopes on is the Streak 7 Wi-Fi Tablet. In this article, we will take a closer look at this tablet and find out if it is well worth buying.

It's a good device for movies with a similar system to ipad movies downloads. Unfortunately, the most self-evident negative for this product is Dell itself. Dell is one company that isn't known for the quality of the products it makes. The company in addition has a shady history when it comes to customer service. From customer feedback, it appears that as soon as your warranty runs out, you will get a bill for calling customer support. Hence, while this tablet is probably going to be one of the more affordable tablets available the market, you should take a moment to think about who you will be paying that money to.

These days, multitasking between different functions is much in demand, and the Android OS version used here, called Froyo, should make it comparatively easy. You should be able to listen to Mp3s, keep your GPS data up-to-date, and be given notice of different things through the system's notification service without being forced to keep any specific app open and running. You won't have to worry about being unreachable with the Dell Streak 7 tablet; communications via Gmail and other email setups are well-supported.

Video chat was not included with the first iPad offering, and it's great that it is with this Dell tablet. The Dell Streak 7 tablet, utilizing Qik software and a front-facing panel camera, lets you video chat. But oh dear, yes, there is a caveat: a person who owns the same Dell tablet, or something compatible, presents no problem - otherwise, incommunicado you will be. What this means is that the video chat feature is not all-encompassing in its application. Another perk is that the tablet features Blockbuster's On Demand service. Admittedly, however, Blockbuster's recent difficulties make us think twice about its value as a recommendation.

Reviews right now are few and far between, but it does seem that people are wary as to the reasons why this product was createdd. The Dell Streak 7 tablet's pragmatic use is limited by its not being encompassing and its subsequent inability to communicate with incompatible devices. Nonetheless, if you are desperate for a tablet computer and you have a small budget, this may be a great way to get used to the technology and find out for yourself if tablets actually are for you. Before you commit your money to Dell, however, be careful and ensure that you know what you're investing in.




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