The upcoming Dell Mini 5 – a cross between a smartphone and a mini tablet – has jumped a huge hurdle in gaining FCC approval for the US. Because nobody knows exactly how to classify the Dell Mini 5, whether it’s as a smartphone, a tablet or something else, gaining approval has been tricky. To find out more, read on after the jump…
With a 5-inch screen, the Dell Mini 5 is larger than any smartphone we’ve seen of late, but the fact it boasts 3G technology and can make phone calls still means it can technically be classified as a smartphone.
However, the large screen also means it will inevitably be used as an e-Reader, putting it close to tablet territory. The big screen also looks perfect for browsing the web, and with Wi-Fi also built-in it’s possible that the Dell Mini 5 could be categorised as an internet device.
It’s this confusion over what the Dell Mini 5 actually is that caused the trouble. The FCC – the Federal Communications Commission, an independent US government agency in charge of regulating communication and electronic devices – didn’t know how to classify the Dell Mini 5.
Now it’s received approval, however, the Dell Mini 5 is set to go on sale, with Dell confident the device will be available to order in the next couple of months.
Is the Dell Mini 5 a smartphone, tablet or internet device? Let us know what you think.
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