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Psst: Dell's Streak Isn't an Android Tablet

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May 26, 2010
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Psst: Dell's Streak Isn't an Android Tablet Dell is almost ready to release its first Android tablet, the 5-inch Dell Streak. There's just one problem, though: The Streak isn't really an Android tablet.
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Sony Shows Rollable OLED Display Sony has developed a flexible, color display that's sturdy enough to be wrapped around a pencil while still showing video images.
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