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 2 The Surface Pro 2's display may
not have received an upgrade, but then it didn't need one. It's still a fine
IPS panel that helps bring Windows 8.1's colorful and vibrant nature to life.
The tablet itself is easier to use thanks to improved keyboard covers - even
the Touch Cover 2 will prove more than adequate for most this time around.The
Microsoft Surface Pro 2 is a faster, longer-battery-life version of the
original model, upgraded with a current-gen Haswell processor. The keyboard
cover is also improved with backlit keys, and is among the best tablet
accessories ever devised.The Surface Pro 2 is a very tough product to judge,
which is what makes it interesting. The good news is Microsoft has sorted out
the most serious issue with the first version: the battery life. At around
eight hours, the Surface Pro 2 mixes it with the Ultrabooks like the Samsung
Ativ Book 9 Plus and Sony VAIO Pro 13, even if it still falls a little short of
'tablet class' battery life.
But, The Surface Pro 2 remains
stubbornly thick and heavy compared with some sleeker competitors. The base
64GB version may leave you starved for storage, and the keyboard cover,
practically required, should be included instead of sold separately.
The bottom line: Microsoft's subtly
updated Windows 8.1 tablet feels more like Surface Pro 1.5 -- improved battery
life and better accessories make it a worthwhile (albeit pricey) laptop
replacement, but it's still not an iPad-level category killer.
Specifications
Display type10.6 nm
RAM4 GB
ProcessorIntel 4th Gen Core i5
Dimensions (WxDxH)10.8 in x 0.53 in
x 6.8 in
Weight2 lbs Price $899
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