Dell Venue 11 Pro
Dell's
Venue 11 Pro is one tablet that works in three different ways. You can use it
as a typical Windows 8.1 tablet, snap it into a keyboard dock and use it like a
laptop, or remotely connect it to a dock hooked up to a monitor or TV to play
movies and TV shows on a larger screen.Dell says it has "The power of an
Ultrabook, performance of a desktop, portability of a tablet."The Venue 11
Pro is unmatched for practicality. There's a mini-HDMI output; a 3.5mm headset
jack; a full-sized USB 3 port; a volume rocker switch; and a Kensington lock
slot.The rear panel pops off to allow access to the 32Wh battery, and in a
welcome change from its predecessor, the Latitude 10, the Venue 11 Pro charges
via micro-USB.The Venue 11 Pro10.8-inch a Full HD (1,920 x 1,080) IPS display
and will be offered with Intel's Atom quad-core Bay Trail processors or a
fourth-generation Haswell processor up to Core i5 -- supporting up to 8GB RAM,
256GB of storage, WiDi and NFC.With the big screen and quad-core processor
you’ll get around eight hours of mixed use from a single charge, and a little
more if you turn down the brightness and avoid using Wi-Fi. That’s better than
the Surface Pro 2, though not the ARM-powered Surface 2. Eight to nine hours is
more than adequate for a day of work, and the Venue 11 Pro has one advantage in
that you can remove the back cover and replace the battery with a spare – a
real rarity in the tablet world.One thing that sets the Venue 11 Pro apart,
however, is that the back cover can flip off, revealing a removable battery.
Both versions of the tablet are pen-enabled, and each includes an 8-megapixel
back camera. Accessories include a $99 dock that allows you to push the
tablet's display to a larger monitor, a keyboard with a back stand, and a full
keyboard dock with USB ports.Price:$500.
VS
Microsoft Surface Pro
3
Microsoft might not
be the first company to break into 2-in-1 laptop, but it's one of the few to
get it right. The first Surface was a suave new device that worked both as a
laptop and tablet. Thanks to an ergonomic kickstand and excellent magnetic
keyboard, it easy to use whether you're at a desk or even laying down. The
Surface Pro 3 is thinner and lighter than the previous two versions, despite
having a larger 12-inch display and higher screen resolution. A new kickstand
makes it easier to set up and use, and the keyboard cover remains a
best-in-class example. The Surface Pro 3 is now optimized for a digital pen,
which is included.
But
That excellent keyboard cover is not included in the base price, and its
improved touchpad still doesn't measure up. The chassis lacks pen storage, and
even with tweaked kickstand and keyboard hinges, the Surface Pro 3 still
doesn't fit perfectly on the lap. The Bottom
Line While the new Surface Pro 3 is Microsoft's best PC to date, it's more
successful as a tablet than a laptop replacement.
CPU: 1.9GHz Intel Core i5-4300U | Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 4400 |
RAM: 8GB | Screen: 12-inch, 2160 x 1440 multi-touch display| Storage: 256GB SSD $649.99
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