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December 2013
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148 Reviews
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1823 Reviews
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The editors liked
Compact size
Textured back
MicroSD card slot
Bright screen; tough exterior; expandable storage; reasonable battery life
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
The editors didn't like
No Micro-HDMI
A little sluggish at times
Some noticeable backlight bleeding
Sluggish performance; not much storage space; poor speakers; middling screen resolution
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
Runs full version of Windows 8.1, Responsive and fast, Includes Microsoft Office Home and Student
Windows Start button poorly placed, Windows app store smaller than those for Android or iOS, Keyboard an extracost accessory
If you want a small Windows 8 tablet for work or play, the Dell Venue 8 Pro delivers the full Windows 8.1 operating system in a portable -- and almost pocket-sized -- package.PerformanceHitting the Bay Trail. Forget everything you think you know about Int...
Abstract: A few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to take the Dell's first 8″ Windows tablet, the Venue 8 Pro, for a spin. While it certainly didn't dethrone my iPad Air or my wife's Mini, I did find it to be a very capable device. So much so that my oldest son is n...
There aren't many tablets that offer what the Dell Venue 8 Pro does: It's an inexpensive device that can run mobile-friendly apps as well as the same apps you might run on your desktop or notebook PC. There's an option for a pressure-sensitive pen which...
Published: 2013-12-19, Author: Robert , review by: slashgear.com
Bottom line here, the Dell Venue 8 Pro appears to be a decent value for the asking price. We do have to admit though, we struggled a bit to find a place where it truly fits in our work flow. Granted, that is just one specific person, so we have to disco...
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
Lackluster camera, Full-size USB adapter not included, Wireless keyboard not yet available
The $299 Venue 8 Pro demonstrates the versatility of Windows 8 tablets: It delivers vivid visuals, excellent audio, and eight-hour battery life in a thin chassis that's light enough to hold comfortably in one hand. ...
Full Windows 8.1 OS, Very thin and light, Solid build quality
Only one USB port for both charging and data transfer, Optional stylus doesn't live up to expectations
Dell's 8-inch mini tablet packs full Windows 8.1 in a thin and light package with strong performance and battery life. The optional stylus is good only for short notes. not long handwriting or sketching....
Published: 2013-12-05, Author: Joel , review by: pcmag.com
Smallest form factor for true Windows 8.1 tablets. Portability. Good battery life. Easy to hold and use. Very affordable price. USB charging.
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
The Dell Venue 8 Pro is a Windows 8.1 entry-level tablet that certainly corrects the problems that can crop up when from using mobile tablets like the iPad or Google Nexus families. But is it a replacement for a Windows laptop PC? On that, we're not so s...
Abstract: What a difference a year makes. Last year, the then-new iPad Mini was the unquestioned top pick for a media tablet , thanks to its friendly iTunes software for managing your personal media and its superior hardware, which easily outperformed the corner-cu...
Abstract: The Retina iPad Mini, Kindle Fire HDX, Nexus 7, Dell Venue 7 and Venue 8 Pro, and Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 go toe to toe in InfoWorld Test Center's reviewWhat a difference a year makes. Last year, the then-new iPad Mini was the unquestioned top pick for a ...
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Published: 2013-12-02, Author: Michael , review by: Laptopmag.com
Bright display, Lightweight design, Smooth performance, Preloaded Microsoft Office,
Awkward home button placement, Mixed audio quality,
The $299 Dell Venue 8 Pro is a versatile and affordable 8-inch Windows tablet for work and play that suffers from one annoying design flaw....
