Dell's Tablet PC Streak

Tablet war has finally begun in India! World's second-largest PC maker Dell has launched its tablet PC Streak in the country.

Streak is Dell's bold attempt to grab a share of the tablet market which has been witnessing hyper activity from PC makers across the board ever since Apple launched its tablet device iPad. Though Apple iPad is still to make its India debut, the market is already buzzing with a host of Desi tablet devices like OlivePad and Adam tablet.

Here's looking inside Dell’s first tablet launch in the country.

Looks

Sporting a 5-inch (12.5-centimeter) WVGA screen, Dell Streak features a multi-touch display. However, Streak is smaller than Apple iPad which has a 9.7-inch (24.6-centimeter) diagonal LED-backlit glossy widescreen multi-touch display.

Dell first unveiled its Streak in January, touting the device as a convergence between a typical cell phone and larger tablet computer.

Android OS

Streak is powered by Google Inc's Android operating system. According to Dell, Streak will launch with Android 1.6. The Tablet is expected to get the latest Android 2.2 update.

The tablet will run on 1GHz Snapdragon ARM-based mobile processor from Qualcomm.

Memory

Streak comes with 2GB of internal storage. But the memory can be expanded upto 32GB via MicroSD card. According to Dell, the extended capacity can support upto 42 movies, 32,000 photos, or 16,000 songs.

Camera

This is where the iPad cannot match this rival. The Dell Tablet will come with a high-resolution 5 megapixel autofocus camera. Streak also has a front-facing camera which can be used for video chatting. It also has a dual LED flash.

Connectivity

Streak offers built in Wi-Fi, optional 3G and Bluetooth for connectivity. It will also support Google Maps integrated with a turn-by-turn navigation, street and satellite views.

Streak also has integrated social media apps including Twitter, Facebook and YouTube.

Flash

Unlike Apple iPad, Dell Streak can run Adobe's popular Flash software. According to Dell, the Tablet will support Flash 10.1 later this year.

Apple on the other hand has been criticising Adobe's Flash technology for security, technical drawbacks and power-management.

Apps & pricing

Android-based Streak will have access to thousands of apps, games, widgets and other tools available on the Android platform.

As for the pricing, Dell Streak will come for Rs 34,990. There is also free data download available for Tata Docomo customers.

Currently, iPad sells for $499, $599 and $699 for the 16GB, 32GB and 64GB Wi-Fi versions.