History of Dell Streak in Timeline

The Dell Streak 5, released in 2010, is an Android-based phablet featuring a 5-inch capacitive touchscreen. It's equipped with dual cameras: a 5MP rear camera with dual-LED flash and a VGA front-facing camera for video calls. The device supports video recording on both cameras.

June 2009: Dell Streak Development Disclosed

In June 2009, the development of the Dell Streak was first disclosed.

October 2009: Dell Streak Capable of 3G Phone Calls

In October 2009, it was revealed that the Dell Streak tablet was capable of making 3G phone calls.

September 2010: O2 Customers Receive Android 2.1 Update

In early September 2010, customers on the British O2 mobile phone network were given the opportunity to install Android 2.1 through an Over the Air update. However, the update caused an uproar due to bugs and the removal of some features.

December 2010: Dell Offers Unlocked Streaks with Android 2.2 (Froyo)

In December 2010, Dell offered unlocked Streaks with Android 2.2 (Froyo) installed, while previous versions had Android 1.6.

2010: Dell Streak 5 Release

In 2010, the Dell Streak 5 phablet, running the Android operating system, was released. The Dell Streak 5 features a 5-inch capacitive touchscreen, a 5MP rear camera with dual-LED flash, and a front-facing VGA camera for video calling.

January 2011: Dell Streak 7 Announced

In January 2011, Dell announced a seven-inch version of the Streak at the Consumer Electronics Show.

August 15, 2011: Dell Discontinues Streak 5

On August 15, 2011, Dell discontinued the Streak 5. Customers trying to purchase the device were redirected to a "Good Bye, Streak 5" landing page.

December 2, 2011: Dell Discontinues Streak 7

On December 2, 2011, Dell discontinued the larger Streak 7. However, Dell continued to sell a 10-inch tablet in China at that time.

2011: Streak 7 Receives Tepid Reaction

In 2011, the Streak 7 received a tepid reaction from reviewers due to its poor display and software bugs/glitches at launch. It was considered bulky, and the Android 2.2 "Froyo" it ran was geared more for smartphones instead of tablets.