The Android tablet wave is coming on strong for the holiday season, with the latest entry here – Dell’s well-praised Streak – joining a growing crowd of iPad alternatives in Singapore in the next fortnight.

Months after it first wowed consumers in the United States and Europe, the 5-incher will hit the stores here on December 11, 2010, with Android 2.2 pre-installed, according to the PC maker at a launch today. That means all the latest goodies on the Google platform are there when you unbox it.  …

From the Dell Streak to Viewsonic’s Viewpad, tablets were out in force at the IFA Berlin electronics show this week.

At least in their current state, none of them are as good as the Samsung Galaxy Tab, whether this boils down to the responsiveness or screen brightness. But at least you’ll be spoilt for choice come Christmas, when these gizmos hit the shelves at differing price points. …