There is a new kid in town and it costs as much as an iPhone 3G. You know that tough tablet phone surviving stabs from a screwdriver? Yes, getting the Dell Streak will cost just as much as an iPhone 3G when gotten with a contract from The Carphone Warehouse. By opting for a 25 GBP mobile broadband plan or a 35 GBP voice and unlimited data plan, you will get the 5 inch tablet phone for free.

For those who simply do not want to be tied down in a mobile data plan or contract, then you may opt to get the tablet phone on its own but it will cost you. If you get it off contract, the Dell Streak is priced at 429 GBP, which is the same cost you will be paying if you opt for a 16 GB iPad.

There is no word yet whether O2 UK will be able to give lower tariffs or if it will be a bit more expensive but considering previous trends, it is more likely that they will be a tad bit cheaper.

The tablet phone, powered by Google’s little green robot is definitely an entertainment powerhouse. It carries a super fast 1 GHz Snapdragon processor which lets you connect, browse the internet and fiddle with its multitude of available apps without experiencing even a small hiccup.

Having a 5 inch screen is nothing to scoff at as well. It gives you all the necessary space to read web pages or watch videos at your leisure. You get all the perks of having laptop and mobile phone rolled into one. The best part is that it fits in your jacket pocket so you can always keep it close at hand. The Dell Streak will be out and available for UK consumers on June 4.

With the heavy incline of smart phones around the world, many companies who had never been heard of before on the mobile phone market were beginning to develop smart phones, often referred to as PDAs. These phones are basically a mini computer, and can complete many tasks you would normally do on a computer. This can include writing full on word documents, preparing spreadsheets and data sheets, listening to music, making music, watching videos, editing videos any much more. Depending on the phone you get, you can do almost anything you would normally do on a computer. Receiving and sending emails is easier than ever, and you can even have your own email account linked straight to your phone. With many companies latching onto the smart phone idea, including windows and apple, it wasn’t long before Dell had t come along and release their product. Many people thought nothing could really live up to what has already been produced, but Dell are giving them some competition. Although no official release date has yet been set, Dell have announced the launch of their first smart phone next year in China.

The mini 3 is the product to be released. Featuring a 3.5 inch touch screen, it is perfect to view your photos taken with the 3 megapixel camera. Although not using 3G technology, the phone uses similar, and will still connect you very quickly to the internet. A micro USB comes with it, to help you transfer your files and photos across to a computer or similar device. Also coming with GPS, this phone will suit your very need.

Although no exact prices have been given yet, if you want to get your hands on one of the Dell Mini 3 you will have to wait if you live in Europe or the USA, but you can bet it wont be too long. It is only a matter of time before you will be able to get the Dell Mini 3 on contract, but until then you will just have to wait.