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bigtime
08-17-2009, 06:46 AM
http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2009/08/200908171501152fcb0.jpg

http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2009/08/17/dell-mini-3i-smartphone-gets-official-outing-in-china/

"At last, the much rumored Dell cellphone has made its first official appearance. The 3.5-inch 360 x 640 pixel device with capacitive touchscreen was on display in China running the Android-based Open Mobile System (OMS). The Mini 3i was on-hand as part of the launch of China Mobile's new Application Platform that offers music, video, and app downloads to mobile phones from Nokia, Samsung, LG, and apparently, Dell. The candybar device lacks WiFi (or Chinese WAPI) and is strictly 2G GSM (no 3G) but does come with a 3 megapixel camera, microSD slot, Bluetooth, and 950mAh battery. Guess now we know why the early prototypes were met by a collective meh by mobile carriers earlier this year. No idea when this will ship but it looks China-bound for at least the near future."
nadim
08-17-2009, 11:54 AM
I doubt it. Maybe when a USA model comes out.
kmusky
08-18-2009, 12:51 PM
Doubtful, but god only knows what Wind has planned. Just few months from their planned launch, and still no phones announced.
urbnlgcy
08-18-2009, 02:44 PM
Most carriers are trying to lose some of that 2G deadweight.
Skippy101
08-19-2009, 03:56 PM
Dell and smartphone just don't go for me. It's like HP and smartphone.
Stick to computers (desktops/laptops) and stick to printers.
canadude
08-20-2009, 07:33 PM
I don't think any carrier wants to bring on a 2G DELL phone. Wait for the 3G model to come out.
underwhere
01-06-2010, 12:47 PM
AT&T is getting this... will Rogers bring it on too?

http://www.wireless.att.com/cell-phone-service/cell-phone-sales/promotion/ces.jsp?wtSlotClick=1-002RJG-0-1&WT.svl=calltoaction
urbnlgcy
01-07-2010, 03:05 AM
It boggles my mind why they'd want to make smartphones in just 2G anymore, especially if it's going to be your first handset. Unless it's introduced at a lower price point, this doesn't hold a candle to the Nexus One, iPhone, etc.
Neon
01-07-2010, 04:34 PM
dells last push for any sort of enterance into Smartphones. i think it will fail
holiday
02-03-2010, 09:20 PM
I think this actually has a chance. The Dell mini5 looks really wicked too
Kronk86
02-04-2010, 12:45 AM
I think this actually has a chance. The Dell mini5 looks really wicked too

I think we are more likely to see the Acer Liquid A1 then an EDGE Dell phone.


Dell needs to step up their game to be taken seriously.