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title: "Dell Venue 8 Pro 5000 Series 32 GB Windows 8.1 Tablet"
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# 1.8 GHz Quad-Core Intel Atom 32GB eMMC Storage + MicroSD slot 8-inch HD Multi-Touch Display Dell Venue 8 Pro 5000 Series 32 GB Windows 8.1 Tablet

**Brand:** dell
**Price:** ₱1608
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 🚀 Compact power, full Windows freedom — your ultimate on-the-go productivity tablet!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Dell Venue 8 Pro 5000 Series 32 GB Windows 8.1 Tablet by dell
- **How much does it cost?** ₱1608 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ph](https://www.desertcart.ph/products/945561-dell-venue-8-pro-5000-series-32-gb-windows-8)

## Best For

- dell enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted dell brand quality
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- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Vibrant 8-Inch HD Touchscreen:** Immerse yourself in crisp 1280x800 resolution on a responsive 10-point capacitive display, perfect for on-the-go productivity and entertainment.
- • **Expandable Storage Flexibility:** Start with 32GB onboard and effortlessly expand up to 128GB via MicroSD, so you never run out of space for work or play.
- • **Windows 8.1 Full PC Experience:** Run your favorite desktop apps and Microsoft Office seamlessly, turning your tablet into a compact powerhouse.
- • **Powerhouse Quad-Core Performance:** Experience smooth multitasking and speedy app launches with the Intel Atom Z3740D processor boosting up to 1.8 GHz.
- • **Ultra-Portable & Lightweight Design:** At just 0.87 lbs and slim profile, carry your productivity companion anywhere without the bulk of a laptop.

## Overview

The Dell Venue 8 Pro 5000 Series is a sleek 8-inch Windows 8.1 tablet powered by a 1.8 GHz quad-core Intel Atom processor, 2GB RAM, and 32GB eMMC storage expandable via MicroSD. Featuring a vibrant 1280x800 HD touchscreen, front and rear cameras, Bluetooth 4.0, and up to 8 hours of battery life, it delivers a full PC experience in a lightweight, portable form factor ideal for professionals seeking productivity and mobility.

## Description

Witness impeccable detail on the 8" HD 800p display and navigate with a tap, slide, swipe or pinch on the multi-touch screen. Share HD thrills with wide viewing angles that allow multiple viewers to see HD content in stunning detail, simultaneously.

Review: DELL VENUE 8 PRO, A GREAT PORTABLE TABLET COMPUTER WITH THE FUNCTIONALITY OF WINDOWS 8, IMPORTANT TIPS INCLUDED - I am gonna start off and say that the Dell Venue 8 Pro is probably the most portable and most functional tablet computer I have ever owned and at the price I got it, it is practically unbeatable spec wise. With the full windows 8.1 OS, my use for this is practically limitless and its portable enough I can hold it in its keyboard case in one hand with ease. Without a case or with a slim case the tablet is light and easy to grip the back is non slip and you don't have the feeling that its just going to slide out of your hands. I bought this to replace my over sized ASUS laptop which was just awkward to carry and required a large computer bag to transport and boy this puts it to shame in terms of portability and ease of use. First thing I do when I take the tablet out of the box is apply a screen protector (boy was that a pain...but that's another review), I was not about to trust the scratch resistance and strength of glass which for the price of the tablet is probably not as strong as its $500+ dollar counterparts. Then because its a windows computer, after setting up my user profile I started the first round of major updates, the second, and finally a few less important ones. Then I went into the my dell application and ran system check to verify everything was checking OK with windows, after all the tests passed I went to the dell update page to update device drivers. This is the part that most people don't seem to understand fully, this is not your average tablet, its not an android. You have to update it and maintenance windows constantly, that's the cost of having the convenience and functionality of windows (some people will disagree with me on that part). I installed the latest WiFi drivers, updated the dell software, and updated the bios to A08 (originally A04). The my dell application is very useful with its own checkup (cpu, ram, emmc, battery, etc), link to drivers, backup manger, and links to windows settings to help the user better set the look and feel that works best for them. Now for use, I recommend using IE11 (i know) as your primary web browser because it has the the windows 8 touch interface, it is the easiest to use on the touch screen unless you are going to be using a mouse or stylus more. The quad core atom processor inside provides more power than you would expect from a 200 dollar tablet, at 1.8 ghz. It is also a true quad core, not a dual core with multi threading. The 2 gb of ddr3 memory is enough for multitasking and windows 8 being much less demanding than win7 is plenty for office work and web browsing. Opening applications on this is quick and and there is enough free ram that can be used to open multiple applications simultaneously, even running the split screen I didn't experience any lag. I can have 10 tabs open in IE and quickly swap applications and it remains fluid. Now when it runs clocked at 1.8 ghz for an extended period of time you will notice one corner of the device start to get pretty warm (being fanless) but it is able to keep its temperature within a reasonable level. Gaming on this tablet will probably be limited to light flash games and low demand games off the app store or steam but I didn't get it for gaming. Now for a con, I'm sure everyone knows this and probably knows when ordering but when you receive the tablet, with the OS, updates, and office you are left with only 10-11 gigs of free space. Most (non app store) applications you install will need to be manually pointed to the micro SD for installation and storage. I bought a sandisk extreme plus micro SDHC with an 80 mb/sec read/write so that the tablet will be able to more quickly load applications. Link below. Another con is the overly erratic auto brightness adjustments, I had to disable that (I'll get a desktop widget or icon to quickly adjust the brightness manually). They could have picked a better location for the windows button too rather than at the top of the device but I'll get used to it. The touch screen at times can be touchy and a few times it has registered one touch as two. The battery has a decent amount of stamina, probably average for a tablet this size, while just browsing the web and general use of the tablet. Charging it on the other hand is very very slow, probably takes a few hours to go from 20% to 90%. I have noticed some battery drain because sometimes the audio driver prevents the tablet from going into standby, muting it fixes this, hopefully they have a patch soon. The dual a/b micro usb port too feels very fragile, I am terrified because the latches on the micro usb connectors are all WAY too tight. I am afraid I will accidentally break the port, pins or the little plastic piece holding the pins, even though its inconvenient, verify that you are connecting it properly and do not yank the cable out of the device. Also, there's only one port so you cant charge and use a usb peripheral unless you buy a special expensive adapter, link below. Also the port only supports usb OTG (on the go) cables. I highly recommend buying a case for this tablet, it does not boast being drop or shock proof, it may survive a few on its own but not many, also its less than 200 dollars. The tablet itself feels sturdy in your hand and its light weight design makes it comfortable to hold. For a case I bought the Finite Keyboard Case with the magnetic Bluetooth keyboard, opened up this tablet looks like a miniature laptop that's more difficult to use in the lap but doable and its up to 60% smaller than a full sized laptop. All in all, the Dell Venue 8 Pro is an all around fully functional Windows 8 tablet PC and at its low price their are few that can compete with its specs. This is directed at desertcart, I am slightly frustrated that I bought this when it went on sale for $230 only to discover that the day I receive it (2 days later) the price dropped to $199. UPDATE (8/2/2014): I have been using the tablet for about a week now, still getting used to the size of the UI and the tiny keyboard that came with the case. Currently trying to figure out a battery leak that occurs during standby, its not a hardware issue with the tablet I just hope dell releases a patch for it so I do end up doing all the work. I have not broken the USB port yet, thankfully, I figure as long as I'm careful and don't try to force it in the wrong way I shouldn't have anything to worry about. If you feel like you may have issues plugging it in properly, mark the side that faces the screen with whiteout so you see it when plugging it in. The micro USB port is rated for 10,000 disconnects and reconnects and I realized that my kindle fire has the same port (and I used to plug and unplug that like 3 times a day). The port is kind of tight still, I hope it loosens up with use. Pros: *8" Capacitive 10 point touch screen *Functionality of windows 8 *quad core intel atom processor w/ 1.8 ghz boost *Bluetooth 4.0 for multiple peripheral connectivity *lightweight *long lasting battery *front and back facing cameras *Microsoft Office Home and Student 2013 included Cons: (most of these can be ignored for the price) *Inconvenient windows button location *Still some bugs to work out *Fragile and tight micro usb port *charging speed *only 1280 x 800 res display *after the OS, office and updates only 10 gigs of storage space remain Device Specs: *Dell Venue 8 Pro *Dim - 8.5 x 5.1 x 0.35 inches (216 x 130 x 9 mm) *Windows 8.1 32 bit *Intel Atom quad core CPU w/ 1.8 ghz boost *2 GB of DDR3 RAM *32/64 GB of integrated eMMC storage *8 inch IPS HD 1280 x 800 res, 189 ppi LCD (LED lit) display; 10 point capacitive touch screen *Long lasting battery, 8-10 hours *0.87 lbs *wifi b/g/n dual band WiFi w/ Bluetooth 4.0 capability *micro usb a+b port (doubles as charging port) *volume up/down buttons *Micro SD expansion slot *built in speaker and microphone *5 mp rear camera/ 1.2 mp front facing camera *Accelerometer for orientation, Compass, and AGPS (WiFi assisted GPS) Useful Accessories: Fintie Blade X1 Dell Venue 8 Pro (Windows 8.1) Keyboard Case - Ultra Slim Shell Stand Cover with Magnetically Detachable Wireless Bluetooth Keyboard (Only Fit DELL Venue 8 Pro Windows 8.1 tablet) - Black SanDisk Extreme Plus 32GB MicroSDHC UHS-I Memory Card Speed Up To 80MB/s With Adapter, Frustration-Free Packaging- SDSDQX-032G-AFFP-A SanDisk Extreme Plus 64GB MicroSDXC UHS-I Memory Card Speed Up To 80MB/s With Adapter, Frustration-Free Packaging- SDSDQX-064G-AFFP-A EEEKit Office 3-in-1 Kit for Dell Venue 8 Inch Pro ASUS Transformer Book T100TA-C1-GR Windows 8.1 Tablet, Micro USB B 5Pin Male to USB A Female with Angle Adapter Host Mode OTG Cable + 3 Port USB Hub + 2.4G Wireless Mouse Black +Port: USB + Power at the same time for mobile devices (solution for the inability to charge and use the USB port at the same time)(I have not purchased this yet)
Review: and web surfing but not intended for Architectural Design applications or heavy duty gamer fun. Simple with convenient connectio - Works well for my intentions to have a mobile device around the home and a tiny table to travel with to check mail, Facebook, and some web surfing. The 8 inch size works well sitting outside drinking a adult beverage on my deck and on a airplane where space is limited. The processor (1.83GHz Quad Core) and memory (2 GB) combo is speedy enough for light work with mail, Facebook, and web surfing but not intended for Architectural Design applications or heavy duty gamer fun. Simple with convenient connections with one micro USB2 (for trickle charging and data transfer), one headphone and microphone combo-jack and one micro SD memory card slot. Simple keeps the cost minimal. Note: you can't use a standard USB cable for file transfer, you need Micro USB to USB OTG Host Adapter which I bought on desertcart from StarTech. A few issues: one is the screen brightness seems to randomly go dim, then pop back to as if it has a faulty connection. Also note if you have human fingers (versus cat paws and pointed claws) the screen is tiny and not sized to touch each and every little control such as web buttons to exit pop-up ad's, back button on the web toolbar and other tiny controls. I'm thinking a stylus would be a good thing for touch control but also watch my wife zing around on her mini iPad without any issues. I'm hoping to not buy any accessories such as stylus, mouse, keyboard, etc... it's a tablet. Battery life is good with constant use and last me 8 plus hours. Watching movies takes more power and discharges faster but I usually am online with a movie and other activities for maximum 4 hours straight so practically this will last two days per charge for me. Four star reasons = Functionality with tiny controls such as web buttons to exit pop-up ad's, back button on the web toolbar and other tiny controls, plus the technical issue of screen brightness randomly changing.

## Features

- Intel Atom Z3740D Processor (2MB Cache, up to 1.8GHz Quad-Core)
- Windows 8.1
- 32 GB Flash Memory, 2 GB RAM Memory
- 8-Inch Display

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00FEE7B1I |
| Age Range Description | Adult |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:10 |
| Battery Average Life | 8 hours |
| Battery Capacity | 12166 milliamp_hours |
| Battery Cell Type | Lithium Ion |
| Brand | Dell |
| CPU Model Number | Atom Z3740D |
| CPU Model Speed Maximum | 1.8 GHz |
| Camera Description | Front, Rear |
| Cellular Technology | 2G |
| Color | Moon Silver |
| Compatible Devices | Keyboard, Mouse, Speaker, Headphones |
| Compatible Flash Memory Type | microSD |
| Configuration | Intel Atom Z3740D, 32 GB, 2 GB RAM, 8-inch, Windows 8.1 |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless |
| Customer Reviews | 3.9 out of 5 stars 1,364 Reviews |
| Display Refresh Rate in Hertz | 60 |
| Display Resolution Maximum | 1280 x 800 pixels |
| Display Type | LED |
| Generation | 5th Generation |
| Graphics Coprocessor | 150 |
| Graphics Description | Integrated |
| Hard-Drive Size | 32 GB |
| Hardware Interface | Bluetooth, MicroSD, USB 2.0 |
| Headphones Jack | usb2.0 |
| Human-Interface Input | Touchscreen with Stylus Support |
| Included Components | No |
| Item Dimensions L x W x Thickness | 10"L x 1"W x 6"Th |
| Lithium-Battery Energy Content | 45 watt-hours |
| Manufacturer | Dell Computer |
| Memory Slots Available | 1 |
| Memory Storage Capacity | 32 GB |
| Mfr Part Number | BELL8-Pro81 |
| Model Name | Venue 8 Pro |
| Model Number | BELL8-Pro81 |
| Model Series | Venue 8 Pro |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| Native Resolution | 1280 x 800 pixels |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Number of Packs | 1 |
| Number of Rear Facing Cameras | 1 |
| Operating System | Windows 8.1 |
| Operating System Family | Windows |
| Other Special Features of the Product | Portable |
| Photo Sensor Resolution | 5 mp |
| Processor Brand | Intel |
| Processor Description | Intel Atom |
| Processor Speed | 1.8 GHz |
| RAM Memory Installed | 2 GB |
| RAM Size | 2 GB |
| Rear Facing Camera Photo Sensor Resolution | 5 mp |
| Screen Size | 8 inches |
| Size | 8 Inch Display |
| Software Update Supported to Date | unknown |
| Speaker Description | stereo speakers |
| Specific Uses For Product | personal |
| Style Name | 32 GB SSD |
| Supported Audio Format | MP3 |
| Total Usb Ports | 1 |
| UPC | 884116139041 884116137399 |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| Video Capture Resolution | HD 720p |
| Video Processor | Intel |
| Warranty Description | 1 |
| Warranty Type | Limited |
| Wireless Compability | 802.11bgn |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Dell
- **Display Resolution Maximum:** 1280 x 800 pixels
- **Memory Storage Capacity:** 32 GB
- **Model Name:** Venue 8 Pro
- **Screen Size:** 8 inches

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Size, Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Will this work to power an ext. usb drive while connected to the Dell Venue 8 Pro: "Micro USB Host OTG Cable with Micro USB Power for Samsung"?**
A: I bought a WD My Passport Ultra 1TB Portable External USB 3.0 Hard Drive (ASIN:B00EAS8KSW) and did not work with my Dell Venue 8 Pro (upgraded to ver. Windows 8.1), I have also tried a 500GB Generic external Hard Drive and it didn't work.

**Q: How much from the advertised 32 gb (after OS and recovery options) are left for users?**
A: I have had my Dell for 8 months now. I just installed CCleaner. A must have free program. My available memory had dropped to about 1.6 gb. I also have a SamsungMBG4GC 64 gb card. Currently  I have 22.9gb total and 3 gb available. i avoid downlading apps and try to use programs instead, which I install on the 64gb chip. I am running Microsoft Office 365 pro and have some storage in the cloud. I really like this "lap top" that i can use as a tablet.

**Q: Can you run apps directly from the Micro-SD card, or is the card only for "data" - pictures, movies, books. etc.?**
A: To clarify what's already been said, for the benefit of others who might see this question, you can run applications from the micro-SD, but you can't do that with Windows Store "Apps." W8.1 has a specific directory for those apps, and moving that directory to your SD card is not supported by the OS.  I've heard of ways to get around this restriction, but judging from some of the problems people have run into doing that, I wouldn't recommend it.  So, to illustrate, you can install things like Steam games or MS Office to your micro SD, but you can't install things like angry birds or Asphalt 8 to your micro SD.  If you do plan on using your SD card for programs, you may want to research the max read/write speeds that the V8P will support in shuttling data to and from you micro SD.  I have run across threads where people bought that popular 80read/50write micro SD but ran into some bottlenecks.  Again, there seem to be ways to hack around some of that, but like before, I also wouldn't recommend doing it. Anyway, read/write speed really only matters if you wanna play games from your micro SD.  I think any regular, inexpensive Class 10 should probably do the trick.

**Q: How is the audio? Stereo? Sound good? Volume? Any info would be appreciated.  Thank You**
A: Its a great little tablet. Not stereo though..but its loud and sounds great.....64 GB and actually it can handle a 64bit version of Windows 8.1.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ DELL VENUE 8 PRO, A GREAT PORTABLE TABLET COMPUTER WITH THE FUNCTIONALITY OF WINDOWS 8, IMPORTANT TIPS INCLUDED
*by J***. on July 30, 2014*

I am gonna start off and say that the Dell Venue 8 Pro is probably the most portable and most functional tablet computer I have ever owned and at the price I got it, it is practically unbeatable spec wise. With the full windows 8.1 OS, my use for this is practically limitless and its portable enough I can hold it in its keyboard case in one hand with ease. Without a case or with a slim case the tablet is light and easy to grip the back is non slip and you don't have the feeling that its just going to slide out of your hands. I bought this to replace my over sized ASUS laptop which was just awkward to carry and required a large computer bag to transport and boy this puts it to shame in terms of portability and ease of use. First thing I do when I take the tablet out of the box is apply a screen protector (boy was that a pain...but that's another review), I was not about to trust the scratch resistance and strength of glass which for the price of the tablet is probably not as strong as its $500+ dollar counterparts. Then because its a windows computer, after setting up my user profile I started the first round of major updates, the second, and finally a few less important ones. Then I went into the my dell application and ran system check to verify everything was checking OK with windows, after all the tests passed I went to the dell update page to update device drivers. This is the part that most people don't seem to understand fully, this is not your average tablet, its not an android. You have to update it and maintenance windows constantly, that's the cost of having the convenience and functionality of windows (some people will disagree with me on that part). I installed the latest WiFi drivers, updated the dell software, and updated the bios to A08 (originally A04). The my dell application is very useful with its own checkup (cpu, ram, emmc, battery, etc), link to drivers, backup manger, and links to windows settings to help the user better set the look and feel that works best for them. Now for use, I recommend using IE11 (i know) as your primary web browser because it has the the windows 8 touch interface, it is the easiest to use on the touch screen unless you are going to be using a mouse or stylus more. The quad core atom processor inside provides more power than you would expect from a 200 dollar tablet, at 1.8 ghz. It is also a true quad core, not a dual core with multi threading. The 2 gb of ddr3 memory is enough for multitasking and windows 8 being much less demanding than win7 is plenty for office work and web browsing. Opening applications on this is quick and and there is enough free ram that can be used to open multiple applications simultaneously, even running the split screen I didn't experience any lag. I can have 10 tabs open in IE and quickly swap applications and it remains fluid. Now when it runs clocked at 1.8 ghz for an extended period of time you will notice one corner of the device start to get pretty warm (being fanless) but it is able to keep its temperature within a reasonable level. Gaming on this tablet will probably be limited to light flash games and low demand games off the app store or steam but I didn't get it for gaming. Now for a con, I'm sure everyone knows this and probably knows when ordering but when you receive the tablet, with the OS, updates, and office you are left with only 10-11 gigs of free space. Most (non app store) applications you install will need to be manually pointed to the micro SD for installation and storage. I bought a sandisk extreme plus micro SDHC with an 80 mb/sec read/write so that the tablet will be able to more quickly load applications. Link below. Another con is the overly erratic auto brightness adjustments, I had to disable that (I'll get a desktop widget or icon to quickly adjust the brightness manually). They could have picked a better location for the windows button too rather than at the top of the device but I'll get used to it. The touch screen at times can be touchy and a few times it has registered one touch as two. The battery has a decent amount of stamina, probably average for a tablet this size, while just browsing the web and general use of the tablet. Charging it on the other hand is very very slow, probably takes a few hours to go from 20% to 90%. I have noticed some battery drain because sometimes the audio driver prevents the tablet from going into standby, muting it fixes this, hopefully they have a patch soon. The dual a/b micro usb port too feels very fragile, I am terrified because the latches on the micro usb connectors are all WAY too tight. I am afraid I will accidentally break the port, pins or the little plastic piece holding the pins, even though its inconvenient, verify that you are connecting it properly and do not yank the cable out of the device. Also, there's only one port so you cant charge and use a usb peripheral unless you buy a special expensive adapter, link below. Also the port only supports usb OTG (on the go) cables. I highly recommend buying a case for this tablet, it does not boast being drop or shock proof, it may survive a few on its own but not many, also its less than 200 dollars. The tablet itself feels sturdy in your hand and its light weight design makes it comfortable to hold. For a case I bought the Finite Keyboard Case with the magnetic Bluetooth keyboard, opened up this tablet looks like a miniature laptop that's more difficult to use in the lap but doable and its up to 60% smaller than a full sized laptop. All in all, the Dell Venue 8 Pro is an all around fully functional Windows 8 tablet PC and at its low price their are few that can compete with its specs. This is directed at Amazon, I am slightly frustrated that I bought this when it went on sale for $230 only to discover that the day I receive it (2 days later) the price dropped to $199. UPDATE (8/2/2014): I have been using the tablet for about a week now, still getting used to the size of the UI and the tiny keyboard that came with the case. Currently trying to figure out a battery leak that occurs during standby, its not a hardware issue with the tablet I just hope dell releases a patch for it so I do end up doing all the work. I have not broken the USB port yet, thankfully, I figure as long as I'm careful and don't try to force it in the wrong way I shouldn't have anything to worry about. If you feel like you may have issues plugging it in properly, mark the side that faces the screen with whiteout so you see it when plugging it in. The micro USB port is rated for 10,000 disconnects and reconnects and I realized that my kindle fire has the same port (and I used to plug and unplug that like 3 times a day). The port is kind of tight still, I hope it loosens up with use. Pros: *8" Capacitive 10 point touch screen *Functionality of windows 8 *quad core intel atom processor w/ 1.8 ghz boost *Bluetooth 4.0 for multiple peripheral connectivity *lightweight *long lasting battery *front and back facing cameras *Microsoft Office Home and Student 2013 included Cons: (most of these can be ignored for the price) *Inconvenient windows button location *Still some bugs to work out *Fragile and tight micro usb port *charging speed *only 1280 x 800 res display *after the OS, office and updates only 10 gigs of storage space remain Device Specs: *Dell Venue 8 Pro *Dim - 8.5 x 5.1 x 0.35 inches (216 x 130 x 9 mm) *Windows 8.1 32 bit *Intel Atom quad core CPU w/ 1.8 ghz boost *2 GB of DDR3 RAM *32/64 GB of integrated eMMC storage *8 inch IPS HD 1280 x 800 res, 189 ppi LCD (LED lit) display; 10 point capacitive touch screen *Long lasting battery, 8-10 hours *0.87 lbs *wifi b/g/n dual band WiFi w/ Bluetooth 4.0 capability *micro usb a+b port (doubles as charging port) *volume up/down buttons *Micro SD expansion slot *built in speaker and microphone *5 mp rear camera/ 1.2 mp front facing camera *Accelerometer for orientation, Compass, and AGPS (WiFi assisted GPS) Useful Accessories: Fintie Blade X1 Dell Venue 8 Pro (Windows 8.1) Keyboard Case - Ultra Slim Shell Stand Cover with Magnetically Detachable Wireless Bluetooth Keyboard (Only Fit DELL Venue 8 Pro Windows 8.1 tablet) - Black SanDisk Extreme Plus 32GB MicroSDHC UHS-I Memory Card Speed Up To 80MB/s With Adapter, Frustration-Free Packaging- SDSDQX-032G-AFFP-A SanDisk Extreme Plus 64GB MicroSDXC UHS-I Memory Card Speed Up To 80MB/s With Adapter, Frustration-Free Packaging- SDSDQX-064G-AFFP-A EEEKit Office 3-in-1 Kit for Dell Venue 8 Inch Pro ASUS Transformer Book T100TA-C1-GR Windows 8.1 Tablet, Micro USB B 5Pin Male to USB A Female with Angle Adapter Host Mode OTG Cable + 3 Port USB Hub + 2.4G Wireless Mouse Black +Port: USB + Power at the same time for mobile devices (solution for the inability to charge and use the USB port at the same time)(I have not purchased this yet)

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ and web surfing but not intended for Architectural Design applications or heavy duty gamer fun. Simple with convenient connectio
*by P***N on September 27, 2014*

Works well for my intentions to have a mobile device around the home and a tiny table to travel with to check mail, Facebook, and some web surfing. The 8 inch size works well sitting outside drinking a adult beverage on my deck and on a airplane where space is limited. The processor (1.83GHz Quad Core) and memory (2 GB) combo is speedy enough for light work with mail, Facebook, and web surfing but not intended for Architectural Design applications or heavy duty gamer fun. Simple with convenient connections with one micro USB2 (for trickle charging and data transfer), one headphone and microphone combo-jack and one micro SD memory card slot. Simple keeps the cost minimal. Note: you can't use a standard USB cable for file transfer, you need Micro USB to USB OTG Host Adapter which I bought on Amazon from StarTech. A few issues: one is the screen brightness seems to randomly go dim, then pop back to as if it has a faulty connection. Also note if you have human fingers (versus cat paws and pointed claws) the screen is tiny and not sized to touch each and every little control such as web buttons to exit pop-up ad's, back button on the web toolbar and other tiny controls. I'm thinking a stylus would be a good thing for touch control but also watch my wife zing around on her mini iPad without any issues. I'm hoping to not buy any accessories such as stylus, mouse, keyboard, etc... it's a tablet. Battery life is good with constant use and last me 8 plus hours. Watching movies takes more power and discharges faster but I usually am online with a movie and other activities for maximum 4 hours straight so practically this will last two days per charge for me. Four star reasons = Functionality with tiny controls such as web buttons to exit pop-up ad's, back button on the web toolbar and other tiny controls, plus the technical issue of screen brightness randomly changing.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great little toy!
*by $***N on July 23, 2014*

IMPORTANT: IF YOU WANT THE INCLUDED OFFICE 2013 SOFTWARE, MAKE SURE YOUR SELLER IS GIVING YOU THE PRODUCT KEY WITH YOUR USED/REFURBISHED PURCHASE. "PREINSTALLED" doesn't mean anything. Ask your seller. It seems that the majority of sellers on the web who carry the Venue 8 Pro will buy the tablet, take out the Office product key, and then resell the tablet (at a little under retail price) and the Office key SEPARATELY either to try to make more or because they took the key and activated Office for themselves. Think about it - you buy the tablet for $249, take out the Office key, resell the tablet for $200 (not informing the customer you've removed the key), and sell the Office key for $100... instant $50 profit from NOTHING! For whatever reason, to my dismay, it seems that this is "common practice" and something to be expected from merchants selling used Venue 8 Pros and similar products, whereas I see it as utterly immoral and misleading. The Amazon product description leads you to believe that the tablet has Office 2013 preinstalled and that upon receiving a used, reset tablet, you can just launch Word and start using it. You must know that Office 2013 is "preinstalled" on the tablet as an "INSTALL MICROSOFT OFFICE" app, which upon opening prompts the customer to enter a Office 2013 product key. Without the product key, "preinstalled" or not, the software is USELESS. This is not the Surface RT, which runs on an operating system with Office literally built in, this has full x86 Windows 8.1 and Office needs to be installed and activated just like it does on any other Windows machine. Now, to my review: Products like this are difficult to review because it is difficult to pinpoint their category. It is a $200 budget widescreen tablet, so it is a Nexus 7 competitor? Yet, it is also a full quad-core Windows machine running an x86 operating system. I still scratch my head at the thought: a full Windows machine for $200?!? It's hard to say what the Venue 8 pro is, and the onboard Windows 8.1 in my opinion doesn't help with its dual user interfaces, fuzzing the line between tablet and computer even further. But I do know one thing about this tablet: I love it. For $200, it's a geek toy and in a way should be treated as such, but it is so much more capable than a toy tablet. I admit - when I owned an iPad mini I told myself that it could do this and do that with my shiny little tablet, and always ended up just watching YouTube videos and reading email. But the Venue 8 Pro can actually go beyond that. When I have it on the go or around my house, yes, it immediately becomes a consumption device. Watching videos, viewing photos/basic editing, basically becoming an iPad mini or Nexus 7 but with fewer touch-friendly apps. But as soon as I dock it in with a keyboard and mouse, it's a computer and I am writing Word documents, reports, and running statistics software. Speaking of a keyboard and mouse, the "docking" factor is also the Venue 8 Pro's biggest weakness - while it is a fully capable quad-core Windows machine on the inside, one simply cannot make use of all its power without desktop accessories. The Windows on-screen keyboard is good, and for some reason I type better with it than I do with KitKat's stock keyboard, but typing anything long is just a massive waste of time no matter how fast you are with a touch keyboard. It supports Synaptics active pen input, and while that solves the problem of the lack of accurate pointing device, it doesn't address the lack of a keyboard as standard. That's one thing the Surface RT did right, for instance, as many compromises as that device had - Microsoft (eventually) bundled it with the keyboard case because it was an integral part of the Windows working experience. The moral of the story: if you get the Venue 8 Pro, get some USB accessories like a keyboard and mouse - you won't regret it. Using accessories with the Venue 8 Pro is a bit sketchy. It has one microUSB port that doubles as the charging port, so while USB OTG adapters allow you to plug in your USB peripherals, it cancels your device's ability to simultaneously charge. There are ways around this (Google to see what I mean) that feel hacky and not a fluid experience, involving multiple cables, fooling the tablet into thinking it's plugged into one thing when it's not using switches, etc. There are third party Kickstarter projects that aim to address this problem specifically for this tablet and others with similar issues, but if you're interested in making this tablet a true, low-power desktop replacement, make sure you do your research and know what you're doing with that one microUSB port. When you do figure it out, however, the tablet works great. I'm not even going to deduct a star because I really have no complaints in doing a tiny bit of hacking with the $165 price I paid. Note that the tablet DOES NOT come with a USB OTG adapter included - you'll have to get your own, but they're only about a dollar on Amazon. As for the hardware itself, I found the Venue 8 Pro to be the most physically attractive in the small-form-factor x86 Windows 8 tablet range. It has a very clean front panel, shiny metal buttons that actually feel like they're metal (not sure if they really are), and the back of the device, where so many other consumer electronics just stop caring about aesthetics, looks really good with its concentric, rubberized grooves. This gives you a great grip on the tablet, which is important as it is just a tad too heavy to be used with one hand for long periods of time. The display is absolutely lovely - 1280x800 doesn't sound like much but on an 8-inch screen with Windows ClearType font smoothing, it looks real good. and very crisp. I have had no gripes with pixel density, and while I often cringe when switching from my gorgeous iPad air's 2048x1536 to anything else, I don't find the Dell's display to be fuzzy or pixely at all. The colors also help - color saturation is wonderful, and viewing angles are amazing as expected from an IPS panel. It's just a great display, really good for watching videos. I still wouldn't edit photos on it just yet (~70% sRGB), but for consumption it has one of the better displays I have seen. I really wish that the tablet came with more onboard storage, but who can I blame but myself?! I bought the 32GB version and my only regret was not bumping it up to 64GB because upon a clean Windows reset, I had about 11GB of free space on the onboard storage. Upon installing Office and some other basic apps, I am down to about 4GB. This makes the microSD slot on the Venue 8 Pro absolutely priceless. I have installed games to it, stored most of my files on it now, and this almost completely solves the issue of low storage capacity (except for the fact that it takes a hack to install Windows Store Modern UI apps to external storage). If you're worried about storage, I strongly recommend getting the 64GB model. Battery life is amazing from this little Windows machine. For the amount I use it, it lasts a whole day, sometimes overnight without charging. Windows hibernates very well and it appears that the Bay Trail Atom CPU is very power-efficient. Speaking of the CPU, the back of the device can get really hot when doing something intensive like playing a game. Playing a racing game while holding the tablet can make you really feel the burn on your fingertips, and when running an actual game like Command and Conquer 3 or Half-Life 2 (games like this run surprisingly well at lower settings with playable frame rates!)? Yeah, it gets really hot. It feels like it wants a fan, but of course the design doesn't allow for it. I haven't noticed the CPU throttling at all, however, which is good as performance feels consistent. Apps open snappily for the most part and perform quite well. Way more than enough speed for something basic like Office or web browsing, you can try and push the limits by playing some games on it or running Photoshop! There ARE, however, times when I feel like Windows wants more RAM and can't get any. The onboard 2GB just isn't enough to multitask like you would on a desktop machine, but again, for maybe 4-5 apps open at once with a few browser tabs, you're fine. I've found this table GREAT for using Steam's in-home streaming feature: with my Xbox 360 controller, it effectively turns the tablet into a makeshift Nvidia Shield if you know what that is :) As was true of the iPad mini when it came out, Windows touchscreen apps scale beautifully to the smaller form factor. Even the desktop mode feels good, which was my largest concern considering how small buttons would get. However, with my massive pianist fingertips I could resize windows, manipulate text, and do just about anything I could with a mouse with ease. That's not even with a stylus. I won't talk about the stylus as I believe that should be part of a separate review for the stylus itself (especially because it doesn't come bundled but instead is a separate accessory) but it has mixed results. The one area of the touch experience that I find detracting from a great experience is screen rotation - The device is small enough that it is comfortable to use in portrait mode, even as a widescreen tablet (I usually prefer Apple's 4:3 aspect ratio style for portrait/landscape switching), but Windows makes it REALLY SLOW to switch orientations. Tilt your device, and it actually takes upward of 1 or 2 seconds for the device to recognize its new orientation and adapt its contents to your liking. This is terrible if you're someone like me who carries their tablet everywhere, on planes, into bed, and if you accidentally tilt it too far in one direction, you think your tablet freezes for a few seconds as it struggles to catch up with the new orientation. I've found this true of Windows tablets in general, not necessarily for the Venue 8 Pro alone. I often find myself just disabling screen rotation when I'm on the go so I don't have to deal with this. The speaker is super loud on the Venue 8 Pro, making it great for Skype calling and casual video watching, but not great for long-term film watching or gaming. It is on the tinny side for speakers, only has one channel, and distorts at high volumes. This cannot compete with Amazon's Kindle Fire lineup when it comes to audio quality, nor even with Apple's iPad lineup. With headphones, the onboard DAC is just okay. It's a tad better than average for tablets in its size class (lightyears better than some of the terrible, cheap Android tablets I've played with), but not something I would use for long-term music listening. Listening to iTunes while doing some work? Sure, why not, it's good enough. The cameras are nothing special. Both are terrible for taking still shots or even videos, but more than decent for making video calls. The fact that it has both a front-facing and back-facing camera for the price is just an added bonus. As you can tell, I really enjoy the tablet, and having only paid $165 for a refurbished one here on Amazon, I really can't complain. Microsoft Office 2013 Home and Student alone costs some $90-140, so if you look at it that way, you're paying some $30-40 for a fully functioning quad-core Windows 8 tablet. I say if you want one, go get one, because there's so little room for regret here. Even if a few features are lacking, it'll likely make up for it for you because it's just so feature-packed.

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