Dell demo Android OS 1.5 Cupcake on Mini 10v netbook [Video]

[Chris Davies]

Android OS 1.5 Cupcake hasn't even had its official release onto G1 handsets in the US, but that hasn't stopped Dell from experimenting with the open-source OS on their latest netbook.Â* The [UR... Read more

[ggrant3876]

That would be awesome, your phone and netbook running the same operating system. Can't wait for it to hit the desktop market.

[gbk1]

Does it have a SIM slot? I'd use it as a phone

[storm14k]

The more I see it the more I believe Android is going to have a long way to go to get past the other Linux distros especially Ubuntu to take a seat at the netbook table. What it has going for it is the name power and the familiarity with Android based phones. But what it doesn't have is the software library of a Linux distro or the more PC oriented interface.

I believe Android will find its home on the devices that are sure to pop up between the smartphone and netbook realms. I'm just starting to agree more with those that don't see it happening on the netbook just yet.

Also I could be wrong but they also load those netbooks with Ubuntu not just XP.

[BigHeat]

@storm14k

I agree with you on most points, but there is a major difference and advantage for Android: the Market.

Applications you already use on one device also run on another (likely for most apps). Finding, purchasing, and installing applications, even with the Market quirks, is easier than finding a store (online or physical) and installing from media (downloaded or physical). Finally, it is hopeful that we will be able to purchase once and use on multiple devices.

Personally, I want to see the phones come out before worrying with a netbook, but I am excited for them to find a place in the market.

[Chris Davies]

Originally Posted by storm14k

Also I could be wrong but they also load those netbooks with Ubuntu not just XP.

I thought so too, but in the configuration page on Dell US' site they only offer the XP version:

http://configure.us.dell.com/dellsto...UFS1&x=10&y=15

Chris

[JaceMan]

Do these netbooks feature touchscreens?

[Student]

A Touchscreens? You Mean Just Touchscreens? OWNED (Back!)

[JaceMan]

Originally Posted by TheStudent

A Touchscreens? You Mean Just Touchscreens? OWNED (Back!)

Dang it... that's me changing my post again. Originally I had said, does the netbook feature a touchscreen? Then I decided to change it to netbooks in case only some do. The "a" was orphaned and left behind in the process.

Mother-*cough, cough*!

[Student]

Haha! We Are Now Even Good Sir.