Dell's Streak to go on sale next week.

Dell has just announced that its Streak tablet PC will go on sale this week with the company taking orders for U.S. pre-sales starting today and shipments to take place the following day. The Streak will be available for $299.99 with a new AT&T two-year contract and for $549.99 without one.
First unveiled in January, the Streak is described by the company as a combination between a traditional cellphone and a larger tablet computer. At half the size of Apple's iPad, the Streak runs on Google's Android operating system and can make and receive phone calls. One downfall is that the Sreak runs on a slower older version of Google Android which doesn't support Adobe's Flash software program. However, Dell promises to have an update available later this year.

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PC makers are slashing the prices

Faced with rapid declining demand, PC makers are racing to cut prices in anticipation of a gloomy holiday season. Dell for instance is offering 20% to 30% discounts on new notebook models; recently, an Inspiron laptop with a 13.3' screen who previously sold for $984, was on sale for $713 plus a free printer on its Web-site.
Other PC makers like Asustek Computer Inc are selling their products in non traditional places like Toys "R" Us and Target in order to broaden their customers base to include children and women.

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