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Dell Venue 8

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User ratings:
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4.1 out of 5
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3 stars
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3.6 out of 5
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Pros

  • performance and multitasking
  • the viewing angles and color reproduction
  • it is very unassuming

Cons

  • appeared dull
  • grainy and muddy
  • The bright red stripes on my dress also looked pale

Key specs

  • 2 GB
  • 2
  • IPS, LCD
  • 8 in
  • 1280, 800 px
  • 189 ppi
  • 2 Mpx
  • yes

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Dell Venue 8 - Variants

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Venue 8 2 GB / 64 GB / 8"
Internal storage:
  • 64 GB
Venue 8 2 GB / 32 GB / 8"
Internal storage:
  • 32 GB

Dell Venue 8 - Pros & Cons

Dell Venue 8

Pros

  • performance and multitasking
  • the viewing angles and color reproduction
  • it is very unassuming
  • speedier performance
  • more endurance
  • and better software and apps
  • better performance
  • battery life and audio quality
  • Hisense is an excellent tablet for its price
  • Build quality compares well with similarly-priced Android tablets
  • The chassis is sturdy with little hint of flex

Cons

  • appeared dull
  • grainy and muddy
  • The bright red stripes on my dress also looked pale
  • short delay when reopening apps that were already running in the background
  • no Micro HDMI port on the Venue 8 Pro
  • it s still far from matching Apple s tablet
  • rushed
  • bulky device with a terrible display left
  • it s not likely to solve the problems with Windows on Arm
  • The lack of Windows 8 apps holds this type of device back somewhat
  • 5MP camera on the rear with no flash

Dell Venue 8 - Technical Overview

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IconCPU Frequency
2.13 GHz
Best:
Wacom Cintiq Companion
CPU Frequency: 3 GHz
IconCPU Cores
2
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IconPixel density
189 ppi
Best:
Hisense VIDAA Mirror
Pixel density: 431 ppi
IconScreen size
8 in
Best:
Planar Helium PCT2785
Screen size: 27 in

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Dell Venue 8 - Full Specifications

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Display
Display technology
  • IPS
  • LCD
Screen size8.0 in
Resolution1280 x 800 px
Pixel density189.0 ppi
Touchscreenyes
3D Capableyes
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Technical details
Operating systemAndroid 4.3 Jelly Bean
RAM memory2 GB
CPU Cores2
CPU Frequency2.13 GHz
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Sensors
Accelerometeryes
Gyroscopeyes
Digital compassyes
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Connectivity
USByes
Bluetoothyes
Bluetooth version4.0
Charging connectionMicro-USB
Headphone connection3.5mm
Wi-Fi hotspotyes
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Power
Battery typeLi-Ion
Battery capacity4550.0 mAh
Battery life7.0 h
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Dimensions
Height8.2 in
Width5.12 in
Depth0.39 in
Weight13.9 oz
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Storage
Internal storage
  • 32 GB
  • 64 GB
Maximum memory card size32.0 GB
Memory card supported
  • microSD
  • microSDHC
  • microSDXC
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Camera
Rear camerayes
Front camerayes
Rear resolution2.0 Mpx
Front resolution5.0 Mpx
Video resolution720p
Autofocusyes
Flashyes
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Network
Wi-Fiyes
3Gyes

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Dell Venue 8 Dell - Editorial Reviews (10)

3.6
Based on 10 reviews
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Dell Venue 8 An inexpensive 8-inch tablet with a premium feel
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Published: 17.04.2014
An inexpensive 8-inch tablet with a premium feel

This Windows 8 slate comes close, but a misplaced button and missing keyboard feel like unnecessary errors.

Dell Venue 8 Review Dell Venue 8 Pro Tablet
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Notebookcheck
Published: 23.12.2013
Review Dell Venue 8 Pro Tablet
4.1

In-depth review of the Dell Venue 8 Pro (Intel Atom Z3740D, Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail), 8.0", 0.4 kg) with numerous measurements, benchmarks, and evaluations

Dell Venue 8 Dell Venue 8 Review
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PCMAG
Published: 02.12.2013
Dell Venue 8 Review
2.5

Dell's Venue 8 would be an adequate entry-level Android tablet a few months ago, but it's completely outmatched by the competition.

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TechRadar
Published: 01.10.2014
Dell Venue 8 review
4.0

This budget Android tablet checks all the boxes it needs to

Dell Venue 8 Dell Venue 8 Pro review
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The Verge
Published: 20.11.2013
Dell Venue 8 Pro review

Dell takes on the iPad... and your desktop PC

Dell Venue 8 Review: Dell Venue 8 7000 Tablet
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WIRED
Published: 09.02.2015
Review: Dell Venue 8 7000 Tablet
3.0

The Dell Venue 8 7000 is a statement product. Hey world, it says: remember that company that made crappy laptops you hated seven years ago? Well, it can make great things now.

Dell Venue 8 Dell Venue 8 review
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Android Central
Published: 27.11.2013
Dell Venue 8 review

In our review, we found the Dell Venue 8 to be a great tablet for the price, and an excellent choice for first-time buyers.

Dell Venue 8 Dell Venue 8 7000 review: A distinctive and premium Android tablet
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Computerworld
Published: 22.01.2015
Dell Venue 8 7000 review: A distinctive and premium Android tablet

With its striking design, premium materials and stellar display, Dell's Venue 8 7000 isn't your average Android tablet.

Dell Venue 8 Dell Venue 8 (2014) - Full Review and Benchmarks
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LaptopMag
Published: 14.08.2014
Dell Venue 8 (2014) - Full Review and Benchmarks
4.0

For just $200, the Dell Venue 8 offers a full HD screen and improved performance, all in a sturdy design.

Dell Venue 8 Dell Venue 8 Pro 3000 review | IT PRO
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IT PRO
Published: 23.02.2015
Dell Venue 8 Pro 3000 review | IT PRO
4.0

A Windows 8.1 tablet with Office 365 (1-year subscription) available for a bargain £120

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