Dell smartphone release date: end of 2009

We have been hearing the rumors for some time that Dell plan to enter the smartphone market, now it seems like the world’s No.2 PC brand have a rough release date. It seems as if Dell could be launching its smartphone by the end of 2009 in China first.

Reuters have been speaking to a number of analysts, which they confirmed that Dell has been working with Chi Mei Communications, this is an unlisted subsidiary of Taiwan electronics giant Hon Hai. Red Office, based in China will be working on designing the phones operating system.

Hon Hai’s Spokesmen had no comment, but a Red Office spokeswoman did confirm that her company was indeed working on an OS for a Dell smartphone.

It is not certain which Chinese mobile carrier the Dell smartphone will appear on. The reason why Dell has decided to launch its smartphone in China first, is that it is the largest cellular market by subscribers. It is hoped that the United States and Europe will see the Dell smartphone shortly after.

So would you buy a new Dell smartphone?

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