3G smartphones Dell XCD28 & Dell XCD35 forays in India

Dell is the largest PC manufacturer of India and the US giant has now forayed in the India’s 30K crore mobile market with its XCD smartphones. With such reputable name entering smartphone segment of India, the other mobile making firms viz. Nokia, Motorola and Samsung are going to get tough competition. The Dell smartphones XCD28 & XCD35 are highly advanced 3G mobiles working on Google’s Android 2.1 operating system. The respective prices of XCD28 and XCD35 smartphones are Rs.10,990 and 16,990 in Indian market.

These relatively cheap and affordable smartphones another highlight would be their 3G services. Indian telecom market is fastest growing in the world and is eagerly waiting for 3G services to launch for witnessing another boom.
Individually, the most prominent feature of Dell XCD35 is its 3.5-inch OLED touchscreen and 3 MP camera. The handset is powered by a Qualcomm 600MHZ processor, 256MB of RAM and 256MB of ROM. On the other hand, Dell XCD28 handset model has a 2.8-inches resistive touch screen plus a 3.15MP camera. Other feature includes Microsoft e-mail exchange, 3G, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. In fact, all the Android market applications can also be easily accessed on these smartphones which will amuse most young people greatly.The XCD smartphones, XCD28 & XCD35 are touch-screen mobile phones from Dell customised to suit the Indian buyers needs and mentalities. Presence of a FM radio very well establishes that thought.


Dell has launched XCD range of smartphones first in India unlike before when Dell products used to come later in the country after launching elsewhere. This might be a strategic move as the company’s market research very well establishes the fact that India adds around 20 M subscribers every month and increases base to 500M subscribers. In that huge number, about 25% owe one or the other type of smartphone. Yet, Dell has plans and it may also launch the XCD smartphones in some other countries.

Dell Streak launch in India postponed, coming in October

This is indeed a good news for all those who are anxiously waiting for the smartphone from Dell. The smartphone referred to as “Dell Streak” was expected to arrive in July earlier. Then, its launch date shifted to the month of October 2010. After a long wait, it is finally ready for launch and the wait for Dell smartphone Dell Streak is over. This smartphone is probably the company’s first attempt to make a handy gadget as wonderful in looks and performances as its laptops are. This is an Android 1.6 operating system based smartphone and this is definite that it will be one to seek.

Dell Streak was previously known as Mini 5 and this hybrid device can aptly be called as a tablet with a multi-purpose 5-inch diagonal display. The joy of experiencing video chat, messaging and e-mailing will be certainly unique on this large display with excellent resolution and sharpness. The tablet is certainly sturdy and tough being made up of “Gorill Glass”. It will be a durable and multi-purpose option for executive class. Dell has also promised to take care of the taste of high-class people and release it in cherry red colour after its standard graphite version is launched in the market. It is just 10 mm thin and will not be as heavy and difficult to carry as some massive communicators.

Dell Streak also boasts of some other cool features like an Adobe Flash 10.1 on Android 2.2, plus other enhancements like video chat applications and more. At higher pixel density of screen, surprisingly it will make a lot of difference in everyday activities like browsing the web, playing games or watching video.Dell Streak accessories comprises of a car dock kit, battery replacement, a home AV dock and many more fashionable and usable things.

With a poor touch response and sloppy User-interface and just 5″ display size (7” &10” tablets are available in US markets), Dell Streak tablet seems like a compromised hybrid. Yet, Dell India has plans to launch it a whopping price of Rs.34,990. It is expected to be available in Indian market in the Diwali season and will be sold unlocked at all retail stores of Dell.