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December 2013
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148 Reviews
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The editors liked
Compact size despite running full Windows
Grippy rubberised back
Nice IPS display
Snappy performance in an attractive package
Bright and colorful screen
Full Windows 8.1 and basic Office 2013 software for $300
Excellent battery life
Case and keyboard accessories are functional
If imperfect
Runs full version of Windows 8.1
Responsive and fast
Includes Microsoft Office Home and Student
Bright display
Lightweight design
Smooth performance
Preloaded Microsoft Office
The tiny Dell Venue 8 Pro has a premium look and feel for such an inexpensive system
Offers good stylus support
And runs full Windows 8 in something about the size of an iPad Mini
Full Windows 8.1 OS
Very thin and light
Solid build quality
Smallest form factor for true Windows 8.1 tablets. Portability. Good battery life. Easy to hold and use. Very affordable price. USB charging.
Affordable price for a full-Windows tablet
Easy to use with one hand
Bright
Crisp display
Impressively loud audio
Microsoft Office included
Snappy performance
Good battery life
Low Price
Decent Performance
Good Screen
Great price for a Windows tablet
Solid performance
Bright screen with good viewing angles
Long battery life
Great bang for your buck
Allows for pen input
The editors didn't like
2GB RAM limits multitasking and heavier apps
No LTE/Cellular variant
MicroUSB to USB adaptor would be a handy inclusion
A little larger and bulkier than some Android and iOS tablets
Windows app ecosystem is still playing catch up
Small screen makes it a middling candidate for a laptop replacement
Few ports
Lack of thumb rejection can be frustrating
Windows Start button poorly placed
Windows app store smaller than those for Android or iOS
Keyboard an extracost accessory
Awkward home button placement
Mixed audio quality
A misplaced Windows button throws off the usability
And the 32GB of SSD storage won't hold much. A promised keyboard accessory isn't available yet
Only one USB port for both charging and data transfer
Optional stylus doesn't live up to expectations
Text and desktop mode items are small. Stylus accuracy needs improvement. Only 11GB free after initial setup. No docking keyboard option. USB Host requires dongle. No HDMI or DisplayPort
If you're looking for a reasonably priced, well-performing Windows 8.1 tablet, the Dell Venue 8 Pro is the one to get. Given its size, it's suitable only as a tablet and won't do double-duty as an ultrabook, as the far more expensive Surface Pro 2 wit...
Published: 2013-11-11, Author: Ef , review by: umpcportal.com
In summary, the Dell feels more like a regular, full powered PC than a tablet built for casual usage. Tasks execute quickly, with the exception of things like installing programs or unzipping files since that is still dependent on relatively slow eMMC sto...
Abstract: With Windows 8.1 unleashed by Microsoft a couple of weeks ago, it's about time we started seeing some new hardware. One of the big new areas for Microsoft is in the 8-inch tablet range, where Apple and Android have been fighting it out for some time now.S...
Abstract: Lisa Gade compares three 8″ Windows 8.1 tablets, the Dell Venue 8 Pro, Lenovo Miix 2 8 and the Toshiba Encore. All run on a 1.33GHz Intel Atom Bay Trail quad core CPU with 2 gigs of RAM and 32 or 64 gigs of storage. They ship with Windows 8.1 32 bit, and ...
Abstract: All of this comes in a package that's thin and light enough to be mistaken for an Android tablet but in reality, the Dell Venue 8 Pro can do so much more than any Android device out there right now. With the ability to run most Windows desktop apps as wel...
Abstract: Lisa Gade reviews the Dell Venue 8 Pro Windows 8 tablet. This is an 8 inch full Windows 8.1 32 bit tablet with an Intel Atom Bay Trail quad core 1.33GHz Z3740D processor, 2 gigs of DDR3L RAM and 32 or 64 gigs of solid state storage. This has a fanless des...
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Published: 2014-04-18, Author: Dan , review by: cnet.com.au
The tiny Dell Venue 8 Pro has a premium look and feel for such an inexpensive system, offers good stylus support, and runs full Windows 8 in something about the size of an iPad Mini
A misplaced Windows button throws off the usability, and the 32GB of SSD storage won't hold much. A promised keyboard accessory isn't available yet
The Dell Venue 8 Pro comes close to being a great pocket-size mini-PC, but a misplaced button and missing accessories feel like unnecessary errors....
No Micro-HDMI, A little sluggish at times, Some noticeable backlight bleeding
The Dell Venue 8 is a nifty little Windows 8.1 tablet device that can fit into the palm of your hand thanks to its 8in screen and thin body. It's a decent performer for most tasks, but can struggle a little with CPU-intensive Web streaming...
Bright screen; tough exterior; expandable storage; reasonable battery life
Sluggish performance; not much storage space; poor speakers; middling screen resolution
The Venue 8 Pro is one of the best small Windows 8 tablets on the market, and it's got the power to run basic desktop software, older applications and Start screen apps, but tablets like the iPad mini and Nexus 7 have better screens, smoother operating s...
