Dell unveils Aero smartphone in US

 

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By Reuters and Nicole Kobie

Posted on 25 Aug 2010 at 10:14

Dell has unveiled its first smartphone in the US, called the Aero.

Like the 5in Streak tablet that Dell brought to the UK earlier, the Aero device uses an Android OS, but features a smaller 3.5in screen.

Available for $100 on a contract with AT&T, the relatively low price might appeal to some, but the specs aren't impressive. The Aero runs the 16-month-old version 1.5 of the Android OS, which has since been updated to 2.2, and features a 624MHz processor. The Aero will sell for $299.99 without the contract.

Dell claimed the Aero would be one of the lightest Android smartphones in the US, and would support Adobe's Flash software - one advantage it will have over the Apple iPhone.

If the Aero appeals, you'll have to hop on a plane to pick one up, as Dell currently has no plans to release the smartphone in the UK. "We do not have plans to release Aero in EMEA at this time, but continually evaluate opportunities," a spokesperson said.

While the Aero is Dell's first smartphone in the US, the PC maker entered the smartphone market in late 2009 with the release of its Mini 3 in China.