Wireless carriers yawn at the Dell Smartphone prototypes

The on-again-and-off-again Dell Smartphones made some noise today but not in a favorable way. MocoNews reports

“Shaw Wu, an analyst at Kaufman Bros., asserts in a research note today that the company’s first attempt was basically rejected by the carriers. The reason? It was too “Dell-like,” reports Tech Trader Daily. Despite two prototypes—using both Windows Mobile and Google’s Android—Wu writes that the carriers weren’t impressed. “From our conversation with supply chain and industry sources, it appears that it ultimately came down to lack of carrier interest and small subsidies, making it difficult for Dell to make a profit.” Apparently, they lacked differentiation.“

One good thing came out is Dell does not seem to give up on the Smartphone project, the team will go back on the drawing board and brainstorm again. Considering the latest attempt with the Adamo line, I hope we to see some design greatness will come out from Dell design team. Dude, please wow us again!   [Via Engadget]

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