Dell Venue 8 Pro

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Reviews for the Dell Venue 8 Pro

60% Dell Venue 8 Pro review
Source: Expert Reviews Archive.org version
The Dell Venue 8 is a good-looking tablet which feels very well made, and has the advantage of the full version of Windows 8.1, so you have access to thousands of Windows applications. However, we're not happy with its screen; if you're after a Windows 8.1 tablet, the Lenovo Miix 2 8 tablet has a better panel and is significantly cheaper.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 08/04/2014
Rating: Total score: 60%

80% Dell Venue 8 Pro Review
Source: T Break Archive.org version
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 here in the UAE it’s not too far off similarly priced Windows tablets and definitely easier to handle than some.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 05/07/2014
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 85% performance: 75% features: 75% workmanship: 85%

60% Dell Venue 8 Pro review
Source: V3.co.uk Archive.org version
Overall, we were impressed that a fully working PC can be squeezed into such a light and compact device as the Venue 8 Pro, but we also wonder who the exact target market is for these 8in Windows tablet devices. The form factor makes it too small to be useful for any serious productivity work, while anyone looking for a consumer tablet for web browsing and watching videos is likely to prefer an iPad or Android device. That said, a device such as this could be viewed as a companion to a full size PC or laptop, which the price point of £249 is in keeping with. In this case, the bundled copy of Microsoft Office could prove useful.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 02/21/2014
Rating: Total score: 60%

80% Dell Venue 8 Pro
Source: It Pro Archive.org version
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. 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.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 02/13/2014
Rating: Total score: 80%

70% Dell Venue Pro 8 review
Source: Trusted Reviews Archive.org version
If you are intent on buying a 8-inch, Windows 8.1 tablet then the Dell Venue Pro 8 is currently the best one out there. It's comfortable to use, has a nice, bright display, the battery life really impresses and general performance is very good. For £250, it represents great value for money as a standalone tablet you are going to use for everyday tasks. We still have our niggling issues most of which are levelled at the operating system more than anything else. Until Microsoft sort out scaling issues for the traditional desktop mode, Microsoft Office is difficult to use without an additional keyboard. That means investing more pushing the price closer to £300 if you go for Dell's official option.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 01/29/2014
Rating: Total score: 70% price: 70% performance: 70% features: 80% display: 80% mobility: 80% workmanship: 80%

Dell Venue 8 Pro and Venue 8
Source: Hot Hardware Archive.org version
We like both of Dell’s Venue 8 tablets, but they’re entirely different devices, with different hardware and operating systems. They’re likely to appeal to different segments of the market, too. So, while our HotHardware Approved award applies to both tablets, we’re separating our conclusions here.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 01/15/2014

Dell Venue 8 Pro
Source: Liliputing Archive.org version
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 lets you jot handwritten notes in OneNote, enter text with handwriting recognition, or draw in art and graphics apps. And it’s cheap.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/24/2013

Dell Venue 8 Pro review
Source: Slashgear Archive.org version
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 discount that thought a little bit. If you are living in a Windows world, whether it be for work or pleasure, the Venue 8 Pro could be a viable alternative as compared to your basic Android or iOS tablet.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 12/19/2013

Dell Venue 8 Pro review: a good Windows tablet, but wait for the bug fixes
Source: Engadget Archive.org version
Should you buy the Venue 8 Pro? The answer isn't exactly "yes," and it isn't exactly "no." It's "wait." Wait for Dell to issue some firmware updates to address the aggressive auto-brightness settings and the flaky pen performance. And wait for more of these 8-inch Windows tablets to start shipping.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/16/2013

80% Dell Venue 8 Pro review: Windows 8.1 in a pint-sized package
Source: PC World Archive.org version
The Dell Venue Pro 8 will never replace your laptop, but that’s not the point. For $300, you get full Windows in a mini tablet, and despite the low price, it’s not cheaply done. It’s well built, performs well, and will run all day on battery. The only big caveats are the lack of ports and the half-baked active pen.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 12/06/2013
Rating: Total score: 80%

80% Dell Venue 8 Pro
Source: PC Mag Archive.org version
The Dell Venue 8 Pro is much easier to recommend than older Atom tablets. It can actually perform multimedia tasks in a reasonable amount of time, but still manages to excel at battery life. It fits easily in the hand, and is more portable than the 10-inch tablets we've seen up until now. It's got a much better screen than the muddy one on the 8-inch Acer Iconia W3, so it's easier on the eyes. That said, while recommended for ultramobile users who don't need a lot of local storage, the Dell Venue 8 Pro doesn't quite earn an Editors' Choice for two reasons: The Venue 8 Pro's base model is still a bit short on storage, and we haven't seen enough 8-inch Windows tablet competitors to unequivocally award the Venue 8 Pro an EC.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 12/05/2013
Rating: Total score: 80%

70% Dell Venue 8 Pro
Source: Laptop Mag Archive.org version
With smooth performance, built-in Office and a comfortable lightweight design, the $299 Dell Venue 8 Pro is a dependable device for taking Windows 8.1 on the road. That is, as long as you can get over the strange placement of the home button. While the Pro's initial price tag is inviting, you'll have to spend an extra $89 to add in a keyboard.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/02/2013
Rating: Total score: 70%

80% Dell Venue 8 Pro
Source: Comp Reviews Archive.org version
For those wanting a highly portable tablet that features the full Windows 8.1 operating system, the Dell Venue 8 Pro is a solid choice. Performance is quite surprising thanks to the new Atom processor and its size means that it can be held with one hand much better than larger 10-inch tablets. Even the limited storage can be dealt with thanks to the microSD card slot.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 11/21/2013
Rating: Total score: 80%

Foreign Reviews

74% Ein Downgrade zum günstigeren Preis
Source: Tabtech DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/03/2014
Rating: Total score: 74% price: 80% performance: 60% display: 80% mobility: 70% workmanship: 80%

70% Dell Venue 8 Pro Tablet Im Test
Source: Cyberbloc DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 07/04/2014
Rating: Total score: 70%

74% Dell Venue 8 Pro (64 GB, WLAN)
Source: Mein PC & ich - Heft 3/2014
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 05/01/2014
Rating: Total score: 74%

Dell Venue 8 Pro (32 GB)
Source: c't - Heft 9/2014
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 04/16/2014

87% Dell Venue 8 Pro (32 GB)
Source: Chip (Print) - Heft 5/2014
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 04/01/2014
Rating: Total score: 87%

86% Dell Venue 8 Pro im Test
Source: PC Welt DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 02/10/2014
Rating: Total score: 86% performance: 91% features: 82% display: 86% mobility: 84%

91% Dell Venue 8 Pro (32 GB)
Source: SFT - Heft 3/2014
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 02/01/2014
Rating: Total score: 91%

80% Venue mit Windows-Handicap
Source: Chip.de DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 01/31/2014
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 75% features: 76% display: 73% mobility: 89%

Office to go
Source: Netzwelt DE→EN Archive.org version
Positive: expedient supplement for the daily routine Negative: no notebook replacement
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 01/23/2014

80% Windows 8.1 für die Jackentasche
Source: Onlinekosten.de DE→EN Archive.org version
Positive: convincing allround package; attractive price; handy format; very good performance
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 01/21/2014
Rating: Total score: 80%

80% Dell Venue 8 Pro, análisis
Source: MuyComputer ES→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 06/24/2014
Rating: Total score: 80%

60% Dell Venue 8 Pro
Source: CNet France FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/18/2014
Rating: Total score: 60%

60% Dell Venue 8 Pro : une tablette Windows 8.1 abordable mais au stockage étriqué
Source: 01Net FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 01/13/2014
Rating: Total score: 60%

La Dell Venue 8 Pro, un vrai Windows dans une tablette 8″
Source: Mobi France FR→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Good performance; good autonomy; good IPS screen. Negative: Low resolution of the screen.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 03/12/2014

85% Recenzja Dell Venue 8 Pro – mobilny elegancik z Windowsem na pokładzie (+porównanie do Toshiby Encore 8)
Source: Tabletowo PL→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 12/01/2014
Rating: Total score: 85%

Dell Venue 8 Pro – test 8-calowego tabletu klasy premium
Source: PC Lab.pl PL→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Good screen; good performance; good performance. Negative: no HDMI.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/09/2014

Dell Venue 8 Pro: Для Интенсивной Работы
Source: Notebook-Center.ru RU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Compact size; IPS-screen; modern port USB Type-C; acceptable sound system; good enough for daily tasks.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 05/11/2016

Windows-планшет Dell Venue 8 Pro
Source: Ixbt RU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Unibody-design; good build quality; high contrast and good color balance of the matte display; good sound system; good emission; good battery runtime. Negative: Low drive performance.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/10/2014

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Model:

The 8 inch Windows 8.1 tablets are an increasingly popular niche. Dell's Venue 8 Pro sets itself apart with an active digitizer for stylus input, whereas the stylus is sold separately. The tablet is available in a textured rubber casing that comes in black or red. Its 8 inch size is compact enough to fit into back pockets. Compared to other 8 inch Window devices the Dell Venue 8 Pro weighs in at a svelte 0.394 kg, making it one of the lightest and most portable. A microSD slot is included to expand storage by up to 64 GB. Unfortunately, a micro HDMI port is not included. The rear camera is an unimpressive 5 MP camera, and a front facing camera is features a resolution of 1.2 MP. This device can also be bought as a bundle with a keyboard and case.

The 8 inch screen is a 1280 x 800 IPS panel, which should deliver good color and contrast. The Dell Venue 8 Pro Tablet is powered by Intel's latest Bay Trail processors, which means more than enough power for most light to moderate uses and a great battery life. Dell has reported that this device will last for approximately 9 hours and 54 minutes with appropriate power saving settings. Overall, the Dell Venue 8 Pro is an interesting device, though users looking for a better deal may find slighter lower prices from the competition. However, the active digitizer that enables touch input is a unique addition that may be worth the slight difference in price.

Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail):

Integrated GPU for tablet and notebook Bay Trail SoCs. Based on the Ivy Bridge GPU with four Execution Units and support for DirectX 11.

Only some 3D games with very low demands are playable with these cards.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.

Intel Atom: The Intel Atom series is a 64-Bit (not every model supports 64bit) microprocessor for cheap and small notebooks (so called netbooks), MIDs, or UMPCs. The speciality of the new architecture is the "in order" execution (instead of the usual and faster "out of order" execution). Therefore, the transistor count of the Atom series is much lower and, thus, cheaper to produce. Furthermore, the power consumption is very low. The performance per Megahertz is therfore worse than the old Pentium 3M (1,2 GHz on par with a 1.6 GHz Atom).

Z3740D:

SoC with an integrated quad-core Atom processor clocked up to 1.83 GHz, an Intel HD Graphics GPU and a single channel DDR3L-RS-1333 memory controller.

8.00":

This display format is in the mid-range for smartphones. It offers a compromise between good visibility, details and resolution on the screen, and you can still fit it into trouser pockets.

Dell: Dell is a U.S. manufacturer (based in Texas) of computer hardware founded in 1984 and is one of the largest international manufacturers in terms of both market share and notebook models. Its product line includes desktops, notebooks, storage systems, monitors, servers, printers, consumer electronics and peripherals. Dell offers laptops that are suitable for various applications, such as business laptops, gaming laptops, ultra portables and workstations. Dell's business laptops from the Latitude and Precision series are an option for professional users and businesses.

In 2023, Dell had an approximate 17% market share of global PC sales, ranking #3 after Lenovo and HP.

For gaming enthusiasts, Dell's Alienware brand is for gaming notebooks.

75.86%: This rating is not earth-shattering. This rating must actually be seen as average, since there are about as many devices with worse ratings as better ones. A purchase recommendation can only be seen with a lot of goodwill, unless it is about websites that generally rate strictly.

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