We have know for a while that there were a few Dell phones scheduled for a 2010 release. We saw previews of what where Lightning, Thunder, Flash, Smoke and Streak, and all looked pretty good. Time has moved on, and so have the original models that we previewed earlier in the year.

The Lightning, is now released under the name Venue Pro, Thunder we have here, Flash is an Android phone we don’t have much news for. Smoke is another Android phone in Froyo guise and Streak is the tablet/smartphone hybrid launched earlier this year.

The Dell Thunder looks also to have been renamed, to the Dell Venue. It’s currently with the FCC awaiting approval, but we got a look at the prototype model and we’re here to share the views.

On the surface the Thunder looks like the other Dell phone in the news, the Venue Pro. The main differences are that is has ditched the slider for a longer body, and uses Android instead of Windows 7. Other than that, it looks much the same phone.

Bear in mind, these were engineering test models and they will probably change quite a bit before release. Anyway, to the phone. The Dell Thunder is a sleek looking device. The large LCD screen covers most of the front body, with just three recessed buttons on the bottom.

The release version is due to have an OLED panel, but the one we saw was LCD. Even though there was no evidence to support that, it looked too dim for OLED. The screen size is just right. Big enough for everything to be crystal clear and easily readable, while not being too big that it will make an uncomfortable bulge in your pocket a la Streak.

The software we saw was Android 1.6, which was again, a pre-release test version. It worked well, all the applications included booted and worked as advertised, so no problems there, even in pre-release. We had trouble getting the camera to work, but once working, was quick to adjust and took pretty decent pictures. We didn’t try video though, as we didn’t have time, but there’s no reason to doubt video quality would be any worse than stills.

Performance wise, the test phone was fast. The Dell phone has a 1GHz Snapdragon QSM8250 CPU with Qualcomm Adreno graphics to drive it. These specs are much like the Nexus One, which seems to handle most things. There was a bit of lag when using the apps drawer, but was snappy everywhere else.

The GPS was disabled, as was FM radio and a few other features, this was an early model after all. It’s difficult to make critical judgments about pre-release hardware, so we won’t.

From what we saw, the Dell Thunder, Venue, or whatever the final name will be, is a decent phone, with decent specs. It looks like it will fill a middle ground rather than set the world on fire, but will be a solid phone nonetheless.

Kolkata: Dell’s 3G phones XCD28 & XCD35 hit the Indian market! Android phones have already made to the India market, but Dell has recently launched its own Android-based smartphones — XCD28 and XCD35.

The features that will enamor the 3G phone are 3.2 megapixel digital camera, a 3.5-inch capacitive touchscreen display, high speed connectivity, WiFi and Bluetooth, FM Radio and access to Microsoft Email Exchange through Active sync, 200MB of internal memory that can be expanded upto 16GB using Micro SD memory cards.

Dell XCD28 also offers full internet browsing, a media player supporting multiple formats for videos, music and photos and features such as location awareness.

The 25 years old company that is spreading its holds tp capture the internet computing world into more accessible ways like cell phones at an affordable cost are looking to offer technology solutions to a much larger audience through their new launches.

And to add to all the delight of the tech savvy customers, Dell XCD28 is priced at Rs 10,990 while Dell XCD35 will sell for Rs 16,990 only.

Relevant sources confirmed that Dell, XCD28 will be immediately available in the market while XCD35 will be available by December 2010.

Key features and specifications of the Dell Streak included:

• Google Android 1.6 OS (should get an upgrade to 2.2 this year)
• 1GHz Snapdragon processor
• 5-inch multi-touch WVGA (800×480 pixels resolution) display
• 5 megapixel camera with dual LED flash and VGA front facing camera
• 3G/WiFi/Bluetooth radios
• HDMI out
• 2GB internal storage and microSD expandable memory card support for up to 32 GB

Most all of the specs of the dell streak are the same as the HTC EVO 4G (processor, display resolution, HDMI out, microSD card) with the display size, camera resolution, and current operating system being the major differences. Personally, the higher resolution camera and 2.1 Google Android operating system are more compelling to me than the slightly larger display. The display size makes this much less like a smartphone while the EVO 4G is still very pocketable. Engadget shows Google Maps Navigation on the Dell Streak compared to the Nexus One, but I would like to see how the HTC EVO 4G looks instead.

The Dell Streak will be an interesting tablet device, but I personally think making the jump to a tablet over a smartphone requires a display size of at least 7 inches. Is there enough appeal in the Dell Streak over Google Android smartphones?

The psychology of the customer is, to buy a particular model of mobile phone which carries certain features which are required and in the interest of consumer. For instance, if a customer does not want a facility of camera in mobile phone and wants only a color screen, service of SMS and regular features of making a phone call and receiving a call, customer will choose such model which is within the personal budget.

Therefore, the cost of a mobile is always dependent on the features given and technology used in it. In this pattern, the buying psychology of a customer will always be changing. Taking all these views from the market, it can be stated here, that the models of mobile phones launched by Dell are really which can meet the need of a regular customer or a businessmen.

Dell being a very good reputed multinational company can approach a huge market world wide and sell its mobile phones.  The competition of other mobile phones does not come its way, because, Dell mobile phones features and facilities are different with new technology used in its make and definitely the customer would like to try out Dell mobile phone.

Therefore for the benefits of Dell  phone are plenty such that, customers can have original pieces with good guarantee period of service and good customer service. Apart from this, moderate cost and good pieces of mobile phones are shipped to your home or office. This is another benefit. Further you can check Dell phones web site and check each of its mobile phone model and take note of all its features along with the price and then make a decision to purchase it.

Keeping the above discussion in view, it can be stated here that the benefits of Dell mobile phones are equally at par with other mobile phones and certainly the Dell mobile phones will have a unique place in the mobile phone market while consumers appreciate it and purchases it. Once Dell mobile phones are successful, it can endeavor further growth in the market.

Smart-phone analysts say they’re upbeat concerning the prospects for mobile devices dependent on Google Inc.’s Android operating process.

They’re much less specific about regardless of whether Dell Inc. can take Android and turn it into a company jackpot for a selection of mobile items.

Dell has been promoting an Android-based smart telephone known as the Mini three in China and South America because last fall. Its very first U.S. cell phone, the Aero, hasn’t showed up yet in AT&T Inc.’s stores.

The telephone corporation has an exclusive deal with Dell in the U.S. and has pledged to start promoting Dell phones before midyear.

Motorola Inc. already sells Android-based phones through AT&T, and Taiwan’s HTC also is expected to offer Android phones through the cellular phone organization.

“Android is an oncoming storm,” said Michael Morgan, an analyst with ABI Research. He expects Android cell phone makers will create phones that offer many of the same features as Apple Inc.’s popular iPhone but cost considerably much less.

A growing group of companies, including Motorola, Acer, HTC, Dell and Samsung, have announced plans to make Android-based phones or other mobile items.

What’s the attraction? Android’s basic software is free for mobile phone makers to use, and they can modify it to create customized user interfaces.

In addition, an active base of software developers is turning out Android applications that should run on all the new Android-based phones. The AndroLib.com Web site estimates that 9,000 new Android apps were released in March alone.

While the Android market looks promising, analysts say the jury is still out on regardless of whether Dell will become a successful smart-phone player.

“If they’re really serious about getting into this market and building a big company, they’re going to have to spend some serious dollars,” said analyst Iain Gillott with Austin-based consulting firm iGR. “They have got to get people thinking that buying a Dell cell phone is a cool thing to do.”

Although Dell is the world’s third-largest PC maker, its record with consumer electronics has been spotty. Dell introduced a series of portable music players in 2004 and 2005, including the $99 DJ Ditty, but dropped its family of music players in 2006.

“It was an interesting effort but not a cutting-edge device,” Gillott said. “They marketed it somewhat. In the end, they were giving them away, and it died in a few years. They can’t do that with the mobile phone.”

Dell signaled its interest in the cell telephone company in 2007 when it hired former Motorola executive Ron Garriques to run its consumer company. Late last year, Garriques become president of Dell’s newly created communication solutions line of company.

Dell does have some advantages as a newcomer in the market, Gillott said: a strong global brand in computing, ties to millions of company and consumer customers, and a reputation for product value.

In AT&T, Dell also has a link to a carrier that is growing rapidly, thanks in part to its exclusive contract to carry Apple’s iPhone in the U.S.

Gillott said he has talked with experts who have used Dell’s Aero and have been impressed. “The people I talk to say that it is really, really slick,” he said.

Some Web sites claim to have gotten their hands on an Aero, but Dell says such prototypes are not representative of the final product.

AT&T will support the Dell cellular phone somewhat, but Dell will have to back it with strong promotions of its own, Gillott said. And the phones will have to work well and be well received by customers.

“AT&T is incredibly demanding in terms of what they want,” Gillott said. “Dell is going to have to step up here.”

The Aero is Dell’s very first Android-based product, but analysts expect others will follow. Dell already has been showing a tablet device with a 5-inch screen that some gadget Web sites say will be known as the Streak.

Dell looks at mobile devices as a natural addition to its strength in portable computers, analysts say.

“Dell looks at it as moving down the food chain” to much less expensive items, Gillott said. “But Motorola and others are saying, ‘We’ll move up the food chain.’ ”

ABI’s Morgan says Dell can build a place for itself within the broader Android market if it makes the right moves.

Dell “is going to have to play to their strengths” as a maker of reliable, value-oriented items, Morgan said. “There will be space for them to play at the lower end. They don’t have to offer a super-phone.”

Yesterday, we saw Dell’s Slate concept for the first time. Today, we got to actually play with it. And it’s called the Mini 5.

Dell Mini 5 Hands-ON from Gizmodo on Vimeo.

(Btw, if you want to read yesterday’s stories on the slate, check here.)

Specs that we know: custom Android, SIM (it makes calls), Wi-Fi, Bluetooth. And the 5-inch screen supports full multitouch.

In your hand, it’s very light and comfortable to use. The screen is responsive, and Dell’s icon interface makes for intuitive presentation of Android.

It feels a bit more like plastic than, say, the iPod touch. But it was perfectly solid from what we could tell. Making a phone call turns the Mini 5 into a gigantic phone, almost like a handset out of a Carrot Top routine, but Dell expects most consumers will opt to use a headset.

The unexpectedly awesome feature? The 5MP camera. The Dell Mini 5 has a 5-inch screen, and your subject fills the entire frame. It’s an oddly satisfying implementation of a camera, in a super sizing kind of way.

My model wasn’t connected to the web, so I didn’t get to test the browser. And my hands-on time was more than limited (and frankly, a bit frantic), so I can’t really speak sincerely on much else.

But let me say this: I like the Mini 5. And I dare say that Dell’s software—their version of Android onboard—may be equally or more impressive than the hardware itself. I’m not sure I have a need for this or any 5-inch tablet, but you know what? I’m going to give em a shot all the same.