Performance and OS
Under the hood, the Dell Aero runs on Android 1.5 Cupcake, an early iteration of the Android operating system. This version offers basic features like third-party app support and a primitive notification system. Powered by a Marvell PXA310 CPU clocked at 624 MHz, the Aero’s performance is satisfactory for simple tasks such as phone calls, SMS, and running basic apps. Its hardware limitations, however, restrict it from handling more demanding applications or multitasking efficiently. Despite these constraints, the inclusion of a handwriting recognition feature is noteworthy, providing a glimpse of the experimental tech of its time.