Can Dell Have a Cool Phone?

Alienware Android Phone (GALLERY)
Dell is not a name synonymous with cool or must-have phones. Their foray into the mobile phone market was a dull range of PDAs, a complete flop. But things might change soon. Dell recently acquired Alienware, the mega-stylish American laptops and desktops manufacturer, known for their expertise in video, audio and gaming. Alienware are famous for their eye catching designs and innovative technology. At CES 2008 they launched the ultimate in video gaming experience, a giant curved monitor that fills the entire of the gamer’s peripheral vision.

The argument for an Alienware mobile phone is overwhelming. It would have the striking design to make an impression in a mobile market dominated by fashion phones, it would instantly be the coolest phone on the market thanks to the popularity of the Alienware brand, it would have the marketing muscle of Dell behind it to push it beyond its established niche and into the mainstream, and it would be the mobile gamer’s dream, just as video gaming on mobile phones is starting to enter the picture. To add to the excitement there have been rumours recently that Dell and Google are on the point of making a surprise announcement at the 3GSM World Mobile Congress with speculation growing over an iPhone-challenging mobile device. (dialaphone)