Dell Streak in Canada: $549, Locked to Rogers
Archive note. This story reflects what was known when it was first covered. Prices, availability and carrier offers are historical. For the current picture, start with the topic guides.
Price and carrier lock
The Streak sold for $549 and could only be used on the Rogers network. The original post criticized selling a phone with a carrier lock when it was priced as a no-contract device. That price is historical.
Software version
The Streak shipped with Android 1.6, an old release by then, since Android 2.3 was about to roll out. Dell indicated that 2.1 was on the roadmap for some point in the future, with no firm date. Many readers were expected to have strong opinions on this.
The 5-inch size debate
Dell described the Streak as the perfectly sized go-anywhere device. The writer disagreed. Five inches seemed awkward, too large for a phone and too small for a tablet, although it was a tablet that could fit in a front jeans pocket.
Status today
The Streak is a discontinued device and no longer supported.
Frequently asked questions
Which Android version did the Streak launch with?
Android 1.6, with 2.1 only listed as a future possibility.
Which carrier sold it in Canada?
It was locked to Rogers.
How large was the screen?
Five inches, a size the writer considered awkward.