Dell still hasn't announced an exact release date for the Streak in the US, but it appears that the Android tablet is already all prettied up and ready to go. It's really just waiting to get the green light so it can charge out of the factory doors.
The US version of the Streak is unlocked (as you know) and ready for use on both T-Mobile and AT&T. Unfortunately, the list of supported UMTS bands (2100/1900/850MHz) on the device's box means you'll get 3G on AT&T but not on T-Mobile.
And speaking of the box, it is clearly very different from the one I have from the UK, with the slate being displayed in a plastic showcase attached to the top of the cardboard accessories box. It's very striking and definitely won't "fool" buyers into thinking the touchscreen extends to the edges of the device.
Thanks, Anonymous!
way to one up engadget jenn! Nice find.
Yeah for Tmobile users. That is awesome
The arrows in the pic clearly point to AT&T network connectivity. Not that I am a fan. I’m following this phone wherever it goes anyway.
I wonder why they didn’t go with the bamboo packaging.
Wow now that is some packaging. I guess they really want to show off the size of the thing…
Sorry for the confusion. Correct the arrow does point to specs that are compatible with ATT but also right under where the arrow is pointing are additional specs that are compatible with Tmobile.
There were rumors that the US version would come with a dock, but I guess not.
Also, why would they have such a fancy box for a product that will primarily be sold over the internet. Are there even Dell stores anymore?
I NEED it NOW. Can’t take the anticipation.
The US Dell release is killing me. Days seem to crawl by and I can hardly wait longer.
Thanks for the article, very nice to get ANY news about the Streak as Dell has given none.
One day when bugging the online chat support from dell.com a rep said “Please check around 2-3rd week of July”. Considering the 4th of July weekend is almost upon us, it just makes sense for marketing by word of mouth to release it now. That way everyone who buys it will show it off. Oh well, I will have to wait
i feel exactly the same i must check the net 5 times a day for a US release date.
You got further than me on the dell support. I asked them and they disconnected me. Ha.
But seriously, I am hurting for this phone. Dell doesn’t even have a real web page about it. They’re handling this badly, IMHO.
Only 5 times a day? I check at least ten
. I will say that I think I know of every UK tech blog that exists now since I got to the 15th or so “O” in a google search for “Dell Streak Review”…..so far my favorite named one is Electric Pig.
This is a great site and has immediately become a check every day site for me.
One thing I am curious about is how Touchdown look/feels on the Streak? I can’t really get a clear picture of how it looks and want to compare it to my iPhone 3g mail which I can’t wait to ditch…
LOL, ok, I’m not the only one that’s nuts but I went a “little further”. I emailed Michael Dell. I thought he would have sympathy when I explained that my husband interrupted my fantasy dream about the streak. Some “senior” customer support rep gave me there mobile customer service number so they could give me the run around.
I’m tired of checking Google every few hours. I set up my first non work related Google Alert on this baby.
those are the same 3g bands as the iPhone 3g, which does not work on Tmo’s 3g network. Why? Because it’s lacking the 1700 band which Tmo uses for uplink.
This sucks!!!!!!!! Been waiting for this forever and no t-mobile band sucks..
I’m disappointed too. It is compatible with T-Mobile USA, but at the slower EDGE/2G speeds. The faster UMTS/3G for T-Mobile USA is 2100 and 1700. Looks like the Streak lacks the 1700, so 3G speeds on the T-Mobile USA network is not an option.
Yes The Bands the box shows is for AT&T
Ah, thanks for that. I just fixed the post. I always thought T-Mo’s 1700 and 2100 bands were an either-or thing.
Thanks for the feedback. This site is actually only 4 DAYS OLD today, so thanks for adding it to your “check every day” list.
I haven’t checked out Touchdown yet. Anything in particular you want to see/know that I could find out without actually using it? All of my email is simple IMAP only, which I don’t think Touchdown supports.
Interesting, there’s been a version shown around in Australia supporting ’850,900,2100′ which are all the bands used here but I suspect they are the same device – see the screenshot in post 27 here – http://android.modaco.com/content-page/310484/pauls-streak-thoughts-dump-got-questions-ask-here/page/20/#
well don’t get hopes down either. the box might be for AT&T but that doesn’t mean there isn’t another box for Tmo. remember that there was an FCC filing for a Tmo compatible device, and Dell’s VIP of IT Sales/Marketing stated yesterday at the Dreamforce 2010 conference that it would be available for multiple carriers. but the streak he had was running AT&T also. anyways here’s to hoping.
I’m in Canada and I am dying for this phone. I’m really hoping for a t-mobile compatible version because 1700 runs on Wind network here which has a $35 a month unlimited data plan which I want to switch too. Let us all pray in North America for a miracle of first week of July release…screw it, at least a release date would be nice.
Richard Lai from engadget took his streak prototype to New York and got on TMO 3g, so I refuse to give up hope until this device is released.
http://android.modaco.com/content/dell-streak-streak-modaco-com/311352/will-streak-work-on-tmousa/
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Jenn – will it work in Canada in your opinion please on the Fido and Rogers network with their SIM cards? Voice and data …
This is very similar to the Adamo packaging, which looks like a squished-flat fishtank.
Yes it will work in Canada. It’s clear the FCC in two different bandwidth version. The first one covers 850-1900 which is ATT in the States and Bell Rogers Telus Canada. It also cleared in the AWS 1700 band as well. This will cover T-Mo in the States and Wind in Canada. I don’t think they can make one that will cover all the networks. The 1700 band and the 1900 band interfere with each other so you can only have one or the other. Don’t know yet if I’m going to jump on this one with only 1.6 on it. There’s suppose to be news on the S7s release tomorrow and the final specs on the Tape haven’t been released yet.
don’t give up folks. TMO is horrible where i live, so i’m just fine with ATT, but there are two versions of the phone on the FCC website. The ATT version is M01M and TMO is M02M.
With that said: I knew there were people as crazy for this device as I am. I check the internetsweb at least 10 times a day, Google News search is handy for this.
I made a very frustrated post on the dell website because I can’t believe they are marketing this device so poorly. Maybe Dell just thinks that because they are “Dell” they can sell this like a laptop and just rely on their brand. Seriously Michael, take a cue from VZW and Apple and market your products. Sheesh
I noticed that the Produce Feature list does not include GPS. I have seen several references to GPS in previous Streak specs – does anyone know if this has been dropped for the US version? Or perhaps it has been left out due to lack of space on the box?
there is no way the GPS is out simply since the Streak is advertised as a location friendly device. They have integrated google navigation …
correct me if I am wrong – but in my mind this one is just a mistake.
T-mobile users can talk on it good luck with surfing on 3G network.
want do u guys think is better the new iphone 4 or the dell streak
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