subject: Dell Streak Fails To Impress Both As Smartphone And Tablet, Say Reviews [print this page] The device is bulky in size and it is very tough to carry the gadget in pocket. But the big size has an advantage; it is good for watching videos. The Streak runs on a 1 GHz processor which streams the videos at a fairly good speed. The images appear sharp, crisp and clear.
Talking about storage capacity, the Streak includes a 16-gigabyte microSD memory card. It boasts of a strong battery with a long battery life. The big screen is also helpful in viewing Google Maps and other sites.
The biggest flaw of Streak is that it runs an old, outdated software. Although the device comes equipped with a swift processor, its dependence on Android 1.6 an older version of the Android operating software prevents the device from making use of some of latest features. These days smartphones are running Android 2.2 a.k.a Froyo.
The device can't run some applications that are compatible only with newer versions. I think Dell should update the device with latest OS in order to improve the performance of the device.
How to store batteries?
The recommended storage temperature for most batteries is 15C (59F). While lead-acid batteries must always be kept at full charge, nickel and lithium-based chemistries should be stored at 40% state-of-charge (SoC). This level minimizes age-related capacity loss, yet keeps the battery in operating condition even with some self-discharge. While the open terminal voltage of nickel-based batteries cannot be used to determine the SoC accurately, voltage fuel gauging works well for lithium-ion cells. However, differences in the electrochemistry of the electrodes and electrolyte between manufacturers vary the voltage profile slightly. A SoC of 50% reads about 3.8V; 40% is 3.75V. Store lithium-ion at an open terminal voltage of 3.75-3.80V. Allow the battery to rest 90 minutes after charge before taking the voltage readin.
