Dell favors Windows 8 over Android in attempt to make gains in mobile market

Remember Dell’s feeble attempt into the mobile space when it released its failed 5-inch Android tablet called the Streak 5? And when it killed the Streak 7? Well, the giant hardware maker of computers isn’t giving up easy, as the company sees Windows 8 becoming a big part of its future.
In an interview with Reuters, Dell executive Steve Felice says that the company has “a roadmap for tablets that we haven’t announced yet,” and “we don’t think that this market is closed off in any way.” Felice also said, “We are very encouraged by the touch capability we are seeing in the beta version of Windows 8.” That’s sparingly optimistic from a company who has fallen flat on its face in the tablet space, but kudos to them for effort.
Like most companies, Dell thinks it has a chance to compete against Apple, not in the company’s strong hold, but in its weaker spot of the enterprise market. When talking to Reuters, Felice not only used strong words like, “It’s no longer about shiny boxes, it’s about IT solutions,” he also explained the confidence he has in the company’s strategy going forward. “On the commercial side there are a lot of concerns about security, interoperability, systems and device management, and I think Dell is in the best position to meet those.”
It’s cool that Dell is trying to run with a certain strategy to better place itself in the tablet market, but to say this will work is anyone’s guess. Apple is already making moves into the world of enterprise and it’s just a matter of time before they become the preferred choice of many corporations. That said, I’m sure RIM will have something to say about this, as the Canadian phone maker has been the leader in the enterprise space for many years.

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Dell Streak Pro D43 launched in China, where Yi shall find some Baidu love

Just as rumored and teased earlier this week, yesterday Dell unveiled the world's first Baidu Yi-powered smartphone dubbed Streak Pro D43. We won't bore you with the hardware details again (the D43's identical to its Japanese Android counterpart 101DL), but it's worth noting that this dual-core 1.5GHz, quadband HSPA phone focuses on features and services tailored for Chinese users, including some seemingly basic Mandarin voice control (no pressure on Siri just yet), contacts synchronization, Baidu Chinese input, Yi's own app store and 100GB of free cloud storage that supports multimedia upload and secure file sharing. Essentially, the Yi platform's basically just another Chinese bastardized Android OS sans Google services -- much like Alibaba's Aliyun, China Mobile's Ophone and Lenovo's LeOS; but if you already reside in China and are cool with Baidu's offering, then get a Micro SIM ready and look out for a China Unicom deal soon

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Dell Exits the Android Tablet Market, kills the Streak 7

The manufacturer popular for it’s computer line has struggled with their Android tablet line, failing to distinguish them from rival OEM devices and announcing devices early but releasing too late. The first Dell Streak was announced early last year but only shipped in August. In the meanwhile Apple had announced and launched their iPad successfully.
The Streak 7 has been removed from the Dell website, and the company stated:

Dell remains committed to the mobility market and continues to sell products here and in other parts of the world. Streak 7 delivered a unique experience for customers who wanted a larger screen-size yet the freedom of staying connected to their personal and professional content while on the-go. It continues to be available in many markets through retail, distributors and carrier partners such as Optus in Australia. A 10-inch version of the tablet, Streak 10 Pro, is currently offered in China, offering the ultimate digital divide between work and life. The Venue and Venue Pro devices, as well, continue to earn accolades for performance, design and functionality around the world. We also recently launched the Latitude ST, a 10-inch Windows 7-based touch-screen tablet designed for vertical markets such as education, finance and healthcare in November of this year. We remain committed to expanding our reach beyond PCs with a targeted set of open, standards-based mobility solutions and services designed for commercial and mobile professional customers.

So basically, Dell “remains committed” to mobile, but seems like they will drop Android tablets to focus on Windows Tablets instead. Dell already produces Windows based PCs, and has a strong relationship with Microsoft, so the move would deffo make sense.

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