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You might find that not all desktop applications will comfortably make the transition to a smaller 8in screen, however. The display has a 1,280x800 resolution, which is lower than the standard 1,366x768 on most laptops.Navigating the Windows 8 Desktop can...
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Dell's Venue 8 Pro is an 8-inch Windows 8 tablet that's available either standalone or with some handy accessories including a Bluetooth keyboard, cover/stand and a stylus. So is it better than the other Windows tabs we've seen? It's on sale now for £249...
Decent screen, powerful processor, sturdy build, good battery life...
No HDMI...
The Dell Venue 8 Pro is a reasonably powerful Windows 8 device for a decent price. However, you'll need to shell out for an additional keyboard to get the most use out of it. Specifications Software Windows 8.1 (32-bit) Processor Quad-core...
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v3.co.uk Updated:
2014-09-24 03:17:37
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Dell's Venue 8 Pro is one of a growing number of Atom-based 8in tablets running Windows 8 or 8.1 that all seem to be targeting the same market segment as many low-cost Android devices and Apple's iPad Mini, and thus carry a competitive price tag themselve...
Light and compact, all-day battery life, good value, Microsoft Office included...
Relatively underpowered, small screen restricts usefulness...
Dell's Venue 8 Pro has a better display than some 8in Windows 8 tablets we have seen but, with its small screen and low performance, it's still effectively a netbook replacement...
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The all-black Dell Venue 8 Pro has one of the slimmest profiles of all the Windows 8-based tablets we've seen to date (about 9mm), and the most streamlined aesthetics. It's a product that's aimed at businesses as much as regular consumers and students...
Compact size, Textured back, MicroSD card slot...
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...
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There's no reason why Windows can't work on a small screen tablet, but efforts like Toshiba's Encore haven't made much of a case for the combo. The Dell Venue 8 Pro, however, is a more enticing proposition. Not only is this the smaller sibling of the most...
Solid performance, Decent screen, Slim and light design, Runs full Windows 8.1...
Screen is small for Windows desktop apps, Average battery life...
Given the lack of competition, it's not saying much when we label the Venue 8 Pro the best small screen Windows tablet around. All the same, it's the first to make a convincing case for such a device. It's small, light and easy to lug around, but also sp...
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Microsoft has finally given manufacturers the green-light to develop sub-10in Windows 8.x tablets. Dell is aiming to capitalise on this by offering the Venue 8 Pro, a device chocked full of business features. The Venue 8 starts at £239 inc VAT – more tha...
Good build quality; Compact design; Numerous business features...
Mediocre screen; Average battery life; No removable battery...
Dell proves there is life in 8in Windows 8.x devices. There are advantages to having a small tablet which can support all Windows applications, but the screen and specification could be better...
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With Windows PC sales in free-fall as tablet sales soar , the big-name PC makers are desperately trying to woo customers back from their iPads and Android slates. Convertible laptops, in their myriad shapes and sizes, have been a moderate success, thanks...
Nice IPS screen, Active Stylus support, Build quality feels solid, Decent battery life...
Stylus sold separately, No HDMI-out, We still need (way) more Win 8 apps, Weaker performance than some ARM tablets...
If you're on the lookout for a solid 8-inch Windows tablet for running a mix of apps and Windows programs, Dell's Venue 8 Pro is a solid choice at a reasonable price – especially since we've recently seen it on sale at Staples for $280. But it isn't alo...
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thunderbaylive.com Updated:
2014-09-24 03:17:42
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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...
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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...
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Dell has officially announced the Dell Venue 8 Pro tablet, reviving an old family name with the launch of two tablets at 8 and 10.8 inches. The smaller of the two models was first seen at IDF 2013, but we got the chance to play with a pre-production sampl...
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What is the Dell Venue Pro 8? The Dell Venue Pro is an 8-inch, Windows 8.1 tablet that like the Toshiba Encore , the Acer W4 and the Lenovo MiiX2, gives you a full version of Microsoft's latest operating system so you can reap the benefits of having a PC...
Comfortable and attractive design, Great battery life, Sharp, bright display...
Awkward Windows Home button placement, Requires additional OTA cable for USB support, Keyboard not included...
This is by far the best 8-inch Windows 8.1 tablet we've seen it's just a shame that Microsoft's operating system is not yet fully equipped for a smaller screen...
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The Venue Pro 8 identical to competing Android tablets on the market. But running full Windows 8.1 means it should have more functionality than Android and even its iOS counterparts. Dell is hoping the small form factor will be deployed in a variety of s...
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Dell has taken the Venue name out of the deep freeze. With the help of Bay Trail and Windows 8.1, its entering the world small, long lasting tablets running Microsoft's hybrid OS. Shoved into the spotlight at IDF 2013, the Dell Venue 8 Pro is an 8-inch ta...
Affordable, Manageable form factor, MicroSD support...
Plasticy, No LTE option...
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 sy...
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Like a lot of popular notions, this one happens to be untrue, but I'd like to run with it briefly anyway. So here we are in 2011, and Windows is called Fenster, though the BlackBerry is still the BlackBerry, but might have been la Mûre had the French won...
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techradar.com/au/ Updated:
2014-09-24 03:17:44
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Business tablets never feel quite right when using iOS or Android, but Windows 8.1 is a much better fit – the full-fat version of Microsoft's OS can run desktop software, and these machines often come with more versatile specifications than their business...
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...
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Dell has slashed the priced of its latest 8in Windows tablet to £120 as it aims to compete with low-cost Android alternatives. The Venue 8 Pro 3000 is available for a competitive £119 (inc VAT). It's half the price of the 2014 Venue 8 Pro , but does this...
Good build quality, Long battery life, Office 365 included (1year), Full Windows compatibility...
Modest performance, Only 1GB memory, Screen could be brighter...
Despite its limited performance, the Venue 8 Pro 3000 a great value full Windows tablet...
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If the Venue 8 Pro is any indication of portable Windows 8 tablets to come, then the future looks bright for this tablet sector.Admittedly, we haven't been the biggest fans of Windows 8 tablets in the past, for a variety of reasons. However, Dell's Venue...
Great build quality, Generally good performance, Ample storage, Expandable, Reasonably priced...
Gets a little warm under load, Windows 8 apps don't match up to iOS and Android counterparts...
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The all-black Dell Venue 8 Pro has one of the slimmest profiles of all the Windows 8-based tablets we've seen to date (about 9mm), and the most streamlined aesthetics. It's a product that's aimed at businesses as much as regular consumers and students.On...
Compact size, Textured back, MicroSD card slot...
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...
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Since Microsoft released it's Windows 8.1 update, it allowed manufacturers to target smaller form-factors devices due to the improvements in the underlying code such as support for portrait orientation and also the removal of resolution restrictions.Micro...
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tbreak.ae Updated:
2016-12-01 06:27:00
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Dell is no stranger to the tablet market. The Android based Streak line of tablets didn't necessarily got it the response or sales it had hoped for but that's not stopping the from trying- especially since the tractional PC market is shrinking. But does t...
Lightweight, Decent Screen, Good Viewing Angles...
Can get Hot, Cant get Full Brightness, Low Usable Storage...
The Dell Venue 8 Pro is certainly a capable tablet and coupled with a stand and keyboard it can be a capable budget laptop as well. It comes with a full version of Windows and the inclusion of Microsoft Office is a good bonus. At AED 1299 in some shops...
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Dell's entry into the Windows 8 tablet is the Venue 8 Pro — an 8-inch fully-functional PC packed in a small form factor. It's a new breed of personal computing device that might practically replace the netbook. Check out our full review of the Dell Venue...
Simple, light and sleek design, Long battery life, Capable quad-core processor, Good display quality, Affordable price point...
No micro-HDMI output...
The Dell Venue 8 Pro has a lot of promise and potential. It can be a netbook or laptop replacement, although you might need an external mouse or keyboard every once and a while. It's a companion device and a capable productivity tool. It's like having a l...
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