New details arrives of Dell’s Mini 5 tablet after an early preview of the device. The entry of the company seems of becoming successful in the tablet world. Even though the handset is having a 5-inch screen, 90 per cent larger than the smartphones, but it is easy to hold and the device is easily put in a pocket.

Persons who have tried to appreciate the Mini Five says the device is too big to be used for long time as only a phone.

In the pre-release state, the software of the Dell Mini 5 shows its preponderance as a tablet computer device over the phone features.

At the CES, the previewed model spotted and also what has been found in recent photos that there is a new taskbar-like layout in the device to move the application launcher, acts as a home screen switcher and also as notifications into separate sections. We found that the custom gallery application and the web browser of the device supports multi-touch, but it does not include the Google Maps in this feature. For instant messaging services Meebo is there and for all the Office document editing Quickoffice is pre-installed. The voice control of the device is controlled by Nuance.

The operating system is powered by Android 1.6 at present, but while shipping starts in spring Android 2.x will come preloaded. For social networking services such as Facebook and Twitter, basic widgets are pre-loaded.

There has been complaints regarding the keyboard of Mini 5. It is appreciated to be useful for thumbs but the landscape mode of the device is considered to be difficult to handle because the number pad requires the handset to be resting flat on a desk for comfortable use. Moreover, as the rival iPad can be used from any orientation, the Mini 5 provides landscape layout in only one orientation.

If we look to the hardware part then it is seen that the Snapdragon processor is fast. Since, the device has only 2GB of permanent space, so the storage may be a bit of problem.

The launching details have yet not been officially intimated, but it seems that if it is launched in similar time span to the rival iPad, it may offer lower price because of limited storage and smaller screen.