The
tablet segment is becoming too big for anyone to ignore, even the
larger players in the PC game. So when Dell finally launched Android
tablets aimed at regular consumers, we had to check it out. The new Dell
Venue 8 is among the first 8-inch tablets to hit the Indian market.
Quick
Tech Specs: 8-inch IPS Display with HD (WXGA 1280 x 800 pixels) | 2GHz
Intel Atom Z2580 processor | 2GB RAM | 32GB storage + microSD slot (up
to 128GB) | 5MP rear camera + 2MP front camera | 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi +
Bluetooth 4.0 + GPS | 4100mAh battery | Android 4.2.2
Design:
If you remember the Dell Streak, then it won’t take you long to realise
where this design story is coming from. In fact, the Dell Venue has the
same look and feel as the Streak, which was the precursor of the
phablet segment that is all the rage at the moment. The back panel feels
solid in a carbon finish with a chrome Dell logo. But the tablet is
also quite thin at 9.5mm and weighs just 350 grams. So you can use it
comfortably and carry it where you go. The way the volume and power
buttons are crafted shows the difference in build quality when compared
to some of the cheap tablets available in the market.
Screen:
The HD screen is good, though we felt that it reflects the background
in certain angles. But it is bright enough to work well outdoors too.
The HD screen is really complemented by the amazing audio quality, which
is among the best we have found in any tablet. So this makes the Venue 8
a good device to watch movies and videos as well as play games with.
Performance:
The tablet performs reasonably well and there would be nothing to
complain about. But having used some high-specced devices like the Xolo
Tegra Play Note in the recent weeks the Venue feels like a horse that
has been fettered. But that is only when you try and push the device to
its limits, something most of us seldom do. The benchmark scores are
good and places this tablet in the upper middle class of Android
devices. Multi-tasking is smooth and so is gaming. We also did not
experience any heating up even while playing games for long durations.
Memory:
No issues on this front, as the 32GB of built-in memory and rare 128GB
support in the microSD slot are among the best you can get. Read more
Source: Technology News
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