Dell Streak & Android 2.1
I had the opportunity (as did many others) over the last few days to download and install the new Android 2.1 update released by Dell & O2. On the whole the process was painless: download, run, wait, and reboot. In all about 30 minutes (over a WiFi connection).
Dell & 13” Laptops
My current laptop is a Dell XPS m1330 model. Coming up to 3 years old, it’s still within it’s warranty period but I’m starting to look around at possible replacements come the new year.
I’m not definately going to replace it (I may just extend the warranty for a year or two instead), but I think it’s good to start looking around and seeing what’s on the market.
However I’m quite surprised that 13” models have been dropped on every line Dell do at the moment, other than the insanely expensive, (but gorgeous) Adamo line or the netbook-style Inspiron M. What happened to the Studio or XPS lines, or even the standard Inspiron’s?
Although 15” is a possibility, for the regular trips I make with it and the occasions I use it while out-and-about (such as Trains or Bars/Cafes), I fell that reasisticlly it’s to heavy and cumbersom. Nice to work on a desk or at home, but just a touch too large beyond that.
On the other hand 11” are just too small, with a cramped display (or high pixel density) and slightly squished keyboard. 13” is, for me, the perfect size.
So what happened?
Dell Streak’s Battery Life (Update)
Yesterday I managed to complate a full day with the Dell Streak on it’s battery - starting out at about half-eight before finally plugging it back in at just before midnight: A solid 15 or so hours of use. Much better than the four hours I managed to get on Friday on the way to Nottingham.
So what happened? Well, it was more than just not using it! In fact, for about 8 hours it was playing music while I was at work together with the odd bit of surfing the web and chats on MSN. However, to do this, Autokill was the answer.
The Dell Streak (First Thoughts…)
This week I signed up with O2 for the new Dell Streak: The new mini-tablet (or large Smartphone) based on the Android operating system. I’m not going to make this a long review just yet, as I haven’t really managed to spend enough time with it.
