Dell Mini 3i Android Phone Now Official and Unboxed
by Sze | Filed under Mobile Phone, Smartphone
Dell officially announced its Mini 3i (aka Mini3) smartphone running China Mobile’s Android-based Open Mobile System (aka OPhone), which according to PC maker, is “the world’s smallest Dell”. The Mini3i will be released in China through China Mobile and in Brazil through Claro. It is also heading to other regions and countries via other leading global telecom providers.
Dell’s Mini 3i features a 3.5-inch capacitive touchscreen and comes with a special stylus, a 3 Megapixel camera. China’s version of Mini 3i will not include 3G and WiFi support while the Brazilian Mini 3iX will probably do.
The Dell Mini 3 has been unboxed by Chinese site PCOnline. Instead of offering a 3.5mm jack, Dell’s first Android device provides just miniUSB port and includes a miniUSB-to-3.5mm jack adapter.
The box reads "World's Smallest Dell"
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Is there any Android compatible mobile phone network that has pay as you go?
I’m on Virgin mobile, I pay $50 unlimited and I’d like to stay on that plan, but right now I have a jax phone ($10.99) that is basically good for voice and text.
I want an Android phone, but I don’t want a 1 or 2 year commitment. I want pay as you go for $50 a month unlimited.
John,
I’m not aware of any carrier currently offering an Android phone on prepaid service, especially at $50 a month for Unlimited Voice.
That being said, you should check out the Rumor 2 from Virgin Mobile. Granted, it’s doesn’t have a touch screen and doesn’t use Android applications, but it definitely a step up from the Jax. It’s also a lot cheaper than a Android device without a contract.
The Rumor 2 might be a good prepaid alternative until next year when the chances of an Android phone on prepaid increase.
I hope this helps!
SA @ Virgin Mobile
[...] launch in China its MT710 smartphone, which runs the Android-based OPhone/Open Mobile System. Like Dell’s Mini 3i, Motorola’s device will be released through China Mobile, the largest mobile network operator [...]
It’s good that they’re not selling it in the U.S.A., as Dell still has bad memories of their music players but the rest of the world doesn’t really know about them.