Dell - Venue 11 Pro 10.8" - Intel Core M - 64GB - with Keyboard - Black
Model: V7140PRO-4655BLK
SKU: 9936094
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Customers express satisfaction with the Venue 11 Pro's long battery life and portability, finding it lightweight and easy to take on the go. The solid-state drive (SSD) also receives positive feedback, although some users find the storage capacity limited. However, a significant number of customers express dissatisfaction with the keyboard's performance.
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Bought when BB had a 4hr flash sale for $375. Was not in the market for it (really looking at the Samsung tablets) but for that price I thought it was worth a look. Glad I did. Fast and responsive - the Core M processor is a good compromise between battery life, quiet operation (no fan) and speed. Well built; the screen is top notch. Sound output is acceptable. Updated to Windows 10 and have had no issues. Now waiting for a good deal on SSD drives (that and the battery are user-replaceable - not common for tablets) - 64 gb is too small. Only wished the RAM was at least 8gb, or upgradeable - would have made it that much more future-proof. I registered with Dell and as a new Dell member I got a $25 off e-coupon. I love this tablet/computer so much I used it to buy the mobile keyboard with extended battery (the keyboard that comes with this is almost unusable. Buy the mobile keyboard and it really becomes a workable mini-laptop. I paid $90 for it shipped.) Don't know why Dell's version of this is easily $700 or more - seems to be the same specs?
Posted by JonR
I've had this tablet for a little over a month now, and can say that this is honestly a great alternative to a netbook or cheap laptop. It's well constructed, but is a little heavy. I primarily use this to carry between rooms when seeing patients at the clinic where I'm employed, rather than lug around the bulky laptop that was provided to me by the hospital. It works great for this, but also would be great for personal use. It can handle basic computing needs, but is not intended for a power user. The included slim keyboard cover is good for short typing sessions, but it's nothing I'd write the great American novel with. The touch pad on the keyboard is pretty good for basic use. I prefer a Bluetooth mouse so the full size USB port isn't taken up by a receiver dongle. The keys do click, but there is very little feed back, and some are quite stiff but have loosened up with use. If you are going to use this as a bonafide laptop replacement consider getting the mobile keyboard accessory. It's more like a standard laptop keyboard, and adds a few hours battery life to an already exceptional 8 or so hours for me. It will add weight due to the additional battery though, and the keyboard is not backlit like some competitors. I haven't used the accessory stylus pen so I can't comment on it. I don't really have a need for it. To me this is a serious competitor for someone looking at buying an entry level Surface Pro but doesn't want to spend over $800 plus the cost of accessories like the keyboard cover. I purchased this at about half price the retail price on a flash sale and even with purchasing the additional keyboard have spent a little over $500. It also works great with Windows 10. I upgraded right after purchasing, as I'm not a huge fan of Windows 8.1. If you can find this on sale and are looking for a portable hybrid that packs a small punch of power this may be the tablet for you.
Posted by DB13
My background: Apple MacBook and ipad fan, no iPhone, samsung Droid. But do to circumstances I have to buy an windows tablet. This one really useful program I have, but it based on windows, so my iPad and Droid phone can't read it. So I have to shop for Windows, I tried 4 different ones, the only one I didn't try is the surface one, it's too big for me. So I stoped on this one. I like almost everything, Good: fast, long battery life, good quality build. Perfect size. Bad: 1) While watching utube, my wifi will stop working, so I have to disconnect and connect again. Happens 3-5 times a day. But my phones, and laptop, ipad is working. 2) The keyboard is good, but sometimes it's just stock, so I have to unplug it a plug in to get to work again, but then I figured out that is not a keyboard, but the tablet it's self, like I'm trying to backspace but it's typing ]]]. Even if I unplug the keyboard. 3) If you want to save battery life, keep tablet and keyboard separate. So for me at this point , I had it for about 20 days, I will go back and exchange for the same one. Maybe it will be a better one. The list of products I have tried. 1)Lenovo yoga2 (sku:3297045) loved it, But i need a tablet. 2)Lenovo yoga2 (sku:8732054) couple issues, exchanged it same problems, returned it. 3)unbranded 10.1 (sku:9347022) it's something. No comments just returned. Very cheap build. 4) Some other that I cant find record of. I was looking for tablet with keyboard. So hopefully this will help some one. Have a good day.
Posted by GodisLove