Dell Mini 5 to Take on iPad With Amazon, Kindle Integration?
- 11 March, 2010 06:40
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Dell's upcoming Mini 5, which was first shown publicly at this years CES will be made available in a range of colors and will also feature integration with a host of Amazon services, according to a recently leaked internal document.
The leaked information, which was originally posted on Engadget, details that the Android-powered tablet may be available in a number of "premium finishes." The document also mentions that the Mini 5 will be available in a range of colors and designs.
Beyond the personalization options, the first leaked page sadly didn't offer any other new information about Dell's upcoming tablet , simply listing its features, such as the front-facing video camera, dock connector, and capacitive touch-screen. However, a second leaked page offers some more interesting tidbits that were previously unknown.
The second page details a content partnership that Dell may be entering with Amazon. The document states that the Mini 5 will integrate with Amazon's Kindle, MP3 and Video services, and will include a Kindle reader app
Could this partnership with Amazon be seen as a move to compete with the upcoming iPad? Apple's tablet has the iTunes and iBooks Stores, so supporting Amazon's services could help Dell bring something similar to the table.
Dell have yet to confirm a solid release date or final price for the device.
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Brian McIntosh
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Kindle and the iPad
The partnership means nothing in relation to the iPad.
Kindle for Mac will soon be available so that Kindle books from Amazon will be read just as easily on the iPad as the Mini 5 PLUS have the iBook Store material available as well.
The Mini 5's 'Kindle Integration' is no boast at all.