Dell May Bring Android Smartphone to U.S. with AT&T

From DailyTech: Dell is the second largest computer maker on the planet and is always looking for new avenues to maximize revenue and gain new marketshare. The company has reportedly been working on smartphones for a long time in preparation to enter into the market. The Dell smartphone was confirmed by Michael Dell back in March.

From a business sense, the high profits on typical smartphones make it a very appealing category for Dell. However, Dell has a poor track record of success when entering into categories where it is unfamiliar.

Dell is already offering a version of the oPhone built by Marvell in China and Reuters cites a source close to the matter who claims Dell is set to bring a version of its oPhone to America running the Android OS on the AT&T network. AT&T is certainly on the lookout for Android phones, where it is lagging well behind the competition.

Reuters reports that the Dell Android device could hit the AT&T network as early as 2010. The Dell smartphone has also reportedly been certified for the AT&T domestic network. Neither Dell nor AT&T will comment on the rumors of the smartphone coming to America.

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