businessweek.com - 3/26/2009
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And not just on the rumor blogs.
I spoke with someone yesterday who has seen a prototype of the device. It is based on Android, and has no physical keyboard--just a virtual one. I didn't get any more details, other than that it has a "pretty nice" design.
My source didn't seem that blown ...
techcrunch.com - 3/26/2009
digitimes.com - 3/24/2009
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digitimes.com —
Dell will not delay the launch of its
new smartphone lineup and is on schedule to release...
devices in line with its internal roadmap, company CEO Michael Dell said recently in Taipei. However Dell did not publicly divulge any details indicating when ...
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Dell says smartphone to be released on schedule
talkandroid.com - 3/23/2009
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talkandroid.com —
The Philippine Business Mirror newspaper are today reporting
that Acer are planning to launch their first Android...
powered handset in September of this year. According to an unknown source from the Taiwanese company, the handset will be known as the ...
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Rumor: Acer A1 Android Phone Set For September Release
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The Macalope Weekly: Delicious rumors
Macworld —
... rumors this week indicate Dell’s iPhone KILLAH!!!1!!ONE!! exists and may be coming to a trash bin of technology near you soon. As for early reviews, a BusinessWeek source said the phone was based on Android and is “pretty nice” but he wasn’t “that blown away” by it. Wow! Can you feel the Dellmentum?! No? Maybe you should try ...
Dell to Get Into the Carrier Game? [GigaOM]
GigaOM Network —
... With ubiquitous wireless access becoming vital on all computers, be they the size of smartphones or the size of a notebook, having a PC maker attempt to become a wireless carrier and control that part of offering isn’t too far fetched. Plus, PC makers are clearly trying their hand at making smartphones as well as intermediary gadgets like netbooks and mobile Internet devices. Apple has the iPhone and Dell reportedly was rebuffed when trying to bring a phone of its own to market.
Since PC makers hope to have the consumer ...
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