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Dell Builds Prototype Android and Windows Mobile Phones, May Finally Sell Them [Dell]
i.gizmodo.com - 1/30/2009
Dell Builds Prototype Android and Windows Mobile Phones, May Finally Sell Them [Dell]
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Stop me if you've heard this one: Dell might go into the smartphone business. OOOLLLDDD? But today the WSJ reports Dell's closer than ever , with prototypes built in two different styles and two competing platforms. The two styles may seem familiar to you, as demonstrated by my totally fake ...
online.wsj.com - 1/30/2009
Dell Prepares To Dial Into Smartphone Marketplace
— online.wsj.com — Dell Inc., aiming to rev up sales as its mainstay personal computer business struggles in the recession,... is preparing a move into cellphones as early as next month, said people familiar with the matter. The Round Rock, Texas, company has had a group ... (more) Dell Prepares To Dial Into Smartphone Marketplace

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money.cnn.com - 1/28/2009
Putin-Dell slapdown at Davos
— money.cnn.com — Ever since Vladimir Putin rose to power in 2000, his political opponents and entire countries have learned... to their cost that he has a tough, demeaning streak. Wednesday it was Michael Dell's turn. (more) Putin-Dell slapdown at Davos

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Is Dell's Phone Called The MePhone? (DELL)
alleyinsider.com - 1/30/2009
Is Dell's Phone Called The MePhone? (DELL)
— alleyinsider.com — We've received a few tips from someone who claims to be close to Dell (DELL) about the... company's entry into the smartphone market. We don't know if they're true, but they're not unreasonable, so we decided to share them for discussion. We are asking ... (more) Is Dell's Phone Called The MePhone? (DELL)

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Celularis:  Dell presentaría dos prototipos, Android y Windows Mobile

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Dell smartphones rumoured to be near launch
T3.com All — ... very 'now' Android. We know which one we're most excited about. According to the Wall Street Journal, 'people familiar with the matter' point to a launch at the 3GSM trade show in Barcelona on February 15th. We're not convinced, not least because we haven't seen a blurry photo of the proposed handsets as yet. But with the story backing up what industry insiders have previously voiced , it just might happen. If it does, you'll be the first to know. Link: Dell (via Gizmodo ) Related links: [image]

Dell presentaría dos prototipos, Android y Windows Mobile
Celularis — ... que también utilizará dos plataformas diferentes, Android y Windows Mobile. Según WSJ la demora se debió a la imposibilidad contractual de Ron Garriques, ex-Motorola y creador de la saga RAZR, de poder encarar este proyecto en favor de Dell luego de su salida de Motorola. La combinación de algunos ex-Motorola y la escencia comercial de Dell puede dar buenos resultados. Veremos que sucede esos días tan movidos en noticias. Vía Gizmodo ...

WSJ: Dell creates prototypes, almost ready to jump in smartphone biz
Tech Ticker — ... rumor to prove Dell’s imminent smartphone foray is the existence of couple of prototype phones. WSJ, who reports after checking with ‘the sources familiar with the matter’ that one phone uses touchscreen interface while the other phone is said to have a sliding keyboard with the screen and a numeric keypad on the front. The phones are running on Android and WinMo platforms. To know which form factor will have which OS, we’ll have to wait around 15 days till MWC kicks off. [Via Gizmodo] Advertisement: Samsung Hub ...

MePhone, a ‘me too’ smartphone from Dell?
Wacky gadgets' place - cool gadgets for 2009 — ... Dell doesn’t decided yet what the MePhone will be, the most important unknown being the operating system. It’s said that Dell engineers were working for some time building prototypes using Google Android and Windows Mobile. The MePhone is said to be launched sometime in Q3 2009 so stay put and watch our news for further updates. Source: UnWired View, Gizmodo ©2009 Gadgetroad.com - the road to future gadgets. All Rights ...

AT&T CEO Slips Up, Possibly Confirming Dell Smartphone Rumors [Mwc'09]
Gizmodo — AT&T;'s Mobility CEO just referred to the fact that "Dell announced they're entering the smartphone market." The thing is, despite very convincing evidence that it's happening, they haven't. So two things could be happening here. First, and most likely, is that this guy actually goofed up and let slip Dell's poorly-kept secret. In that case we can truly start looking forward to Dell's multi-OS, multi-form-factor theoretical product line. Second, and still totally plausible, is that AT&T; Mobility CEO Ralph de la Vega really ...

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