Samsung to launch tablet

Samsung is set to release a tablet of its own, with a US launch date of July. The tablet, called 'Galaxy Tape,' has a 7-inch OLED screen, a 1.2 GHz processor, and 16 GB of internal memory that can be upgraded to 48 GB.

Other details are still unreleased, but a photo of the Galaxy Tape (above)--which was promptly deleted after briefly appearing on Samsung's South African Twitter feed--suggests that the user interface will be similar to Samsung's Galaxy S phone.

Read more: http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2010/06/samsung-enters-tablet-race-with-the-galaxy-tape/

Tech Radar reviews Dell Streak

Chris Smith reviews the Dell Streak on Tech Radar. He praises the 'sleek device' for its functionality and power, writing:

We were impressed with the interface Dell has pasted over the Android 1.6 operating system. It's very logical and allows rapid manoeuvring between the Streak's outstanding feature set . . . Whizzing through menus and working within applications is extremely snappy thanks to the 1GHz processor, which is a match for any smartphone we've seen this year.

While he was disappointed with the 'poor speakers, under-performing music player, distinct lack of a messaging dictionary and lack of Flash support,' Smith still felt 'overwhelmingly positive' towards the Dell Streak.

Read the full article at: http://www.techradar.com/reviews/phones/mobile-phones/dell-streak-694319/review?artc_pg=12

Acer to move into mobile devices

Following the success of Apple's iphone, other computer manufacturers are branching out into the world of mobile devices, the New York Times reports.

Acer have moved from making no phones to no less than eight, with more models to be unveiled before the end of the year. Gianfranco Lanci, Acer CEO, says that the smartphone market "is the natural direction of our long-term mobile strategy".

The newspaper also reports that Dell and Asus are also planning to move into the smartphone market.

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/03/16/technology/16cell.html