Author Topic: Dell Venue 8 Pro looks hot (Read 25657 times)

Eel O'Brian · « **Reply #60 on:** November 08, 2013, 06:45:47 PM »

well, it states 7 hours, whereas the Dell states 10

guess that's the tradeoff for a lighter tablet with a bit of a processor boost

bork · « **Reply #61 on:** November 09, 2013, 07:11:51 PM »

How does the Asus T100 stack up?

Eel O'Brian · « **Reply #62 on:** November 09, 2013, 09:03:08 PM »

From what I've read- same processor, better battery life, mediocre build quality, bad touchpad, software bugs.

bork · « **Reply #63 on:** November 12, 2013, 10:59:44 AM »

Really seriously considering getting one of these things now. The Dell price is awesome but I need HDMI out, so I'd probably have to go with the Asus.

bork · « **Reply #64 on:** November 13, 2013, 01:43:05 PM »

Asus T100 ordered. If nothing else, it's going to perform better than my HP DM1Z, plus I'll finally have a laptop with an SSD and a tablet to use for comic reading. Gonna load it up with emulators...fuck that shitty GCW-Zero now.

Arbys Roast Beef Sandwich · « **Reply #65 on:** November 13, 2013, 04:44:38 PM »

Let me know how that T100 works out for you. Was thinking about getting one for my mom for Christmas.

bork · « **Reply #66 on:** November 15, 2013, 06:16:40 PM »

Really, really impressed with the T100. Build quality is great and nothing feels cheap about it like I read in some reviews. The finish on the plastic used also gives everything a more metallic appearance.

Only tried a few games so far. Skullgirls runs at 60 FPS at 1280x768 with 3D backgrounds turned off and I actually got the Street Fighter IV Benchmark test to run at average of 69.81 FPS (A Rank) with v-sync off, ultra-low 640x480 res, BUT with backgrounds turned on high and character model details on medium. That's extremely impressive for a little tablet- my HP DM1Z could not run SSF4 well with backgrounds turned on at all.

Was able to play CoD Black Ops II multiplayer on my DM1Z at around 60 FPS on low detail at 800x600...I wonder if I can get better results on this thing.

bork · « **Reply #67 on:** November 16, 2013, 01:25:12 PM »

MCD · « **Reply #68 on:** November 16, 2013, 02:09:06 PM »

Next gen Atom can't come soon enough.

MCD · « **Reply #69 on:** November 16, 2013, 05:19:34 PM »

Dell Wireless 1538 Dual-Band 2x2 802.11n WiFi + Bluetooth® 4.0

The answer is yes, of course.

Eel O'Brian · « **Reply #70 on:** November 16, 2013, 05:20:59 PM »

Yeah, you can. You can also hook up a USB OTG cable and use kb/mouse through that.

bork · « **Reply #71 on:** November 16, 2013, 10:49:08 PM »

Outrun 2 C2C runs at 1366x768 at 60 fps. Fuuuuuuck this is awesome.

Quote from: Borys on November 16, 2013, 04:14:20 PM

Can you pair a BT Mouse & Keyboard with this?

Would be amazing for some Anachronox/ Deus Ex/ ePSXe/ DOS era gaming.

The Asus T100 comes with a full keyboard/touchpad and has a USB 3.0 port- just plug a mouse in and you're set.

MCD · « **Reply #72 on:** November 25, 2013, 12:09:47 PM »

http://www.amazon.com/Dell-Venue-Pro-Tablet-Windows/dp/B00FEE7B1I/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1385399342&sr=8-2&keywords=dell+venue+8+pro

$229

bork · « **Reply #73 on:** November 25, 2013, 02:45:34 PM »

Quote from: MCD on November 25, 2013, 12:09:47 PM

http://www.amazon.com/Dell-Venue-Pro-Tablet-Windows/dp/B00FEE7B1I/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1385399342&sr=8-2&keywords=dell+venue+8+pro

$229

The deal is already over. Plus it was for the 32 GB version anyway.

MCD · « **Reply #74 on:** November 25, 2013, 03:05:39 PM »

Still available here: http://www.costco.com/Dell-Venue-8-Pro-WiFi-Tablet-%7c-Intel-Quad-Core-%7c-Windows-8.1-%7c-Office-2013.product.100082672.html

bork · « **Reply #75 on:** November 25, 2013, 03:19:23 PM »

And still the 32GB version

Eel O'Brian · « **Reply #76 on:** November 25, 2013, 06:24:31 PM »

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Dell-Venue-8-Pro-8-Tablet-32GB-Memory-Featuring-Windows-8.1/32243242

Looks like they're clearing out the 32GB version

milchs evil twin · « **Reply #77 on:** December 05, 2013, 08:11:56 PM »

This thing is $99 (limited number per store)/$199 while stocks last at MS Stores on Monday, as well as online:

http://www.theverge.com/2013/12/5/5179738/good-deal-dell-venue-8-pro-for-99-at-microsoft-stores

Americans get all the good deals...

border · « **Reply #78 on:** December 09, 2013, 03:37:33 PM »

I got one for $99 today -- had to roll up to the Microsoft Store at 6:30 in the morning to do it though.

Are there any good PC games that work with only a touch interface?

Eel O'Brian · « **Reply #79 on:** December 09, 2013, 04:01:48 PM »

Congrats! Some useful links:

http://forum.tabletpcreview.com/dell/

http://forum.tabletpcreview.com/dell/59470-dell-venue-8-pro-game-experiences-thread-not-just-touch-enabled-games.html

http://forum.tabletpcreview.com/dell/59590-things-do-when-you-get-your-tablet.html

http://forum.tabletpcreview.com/dell/59417-dell-venue-8-pro-compatible-x86-games-playable-touch-controls.html

DCharlieJP · « **Reply #80 on:** December 11, 2013, 12:43:01 AM »

T100T (as it is known in Japan) purchased today in a one-off sale.

Probably going to be a WHY DID I BUY THIS!? purchase but hey... time to load up dem emuratorz

Arbys Roast Beef Sandwich · « **Reply #81 on:** December 11, 2013, 05:23:13 PM »

What are you guys using for cases on this thing? I've been using this ugly generic silver tablet case for the past few weeks: http://www.kmart.com/inland-soft-eva-carry-case-for-tablets-up/p-018V006681578000P

Found this case on Amazon and bought it, hope it works out better for me: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00GPH6T8E/ref=olp_product_details?ie=UTF8&me=&seller=

Eel O'Brian · « **Reply #82 on:** December 11, 2013, 05:26:49 PM »

Nothing. I made a sleeve out of padded microfiber cloths and duct tape a while back, I just slip it in that when I'm done using it.

DCharlieJP · « **Reply #83 on:** December 11, 2013, 07:21:01 PM »

Cave shmups at full speed in tate mode with a controller/small form stick #fap

bork · « **Reply #84 on:** December 12, 2013, 08:29:50 AM »

Quote from: DCharlieJP on December 11, 2013, 07:21:01 PM

Cave shmups at full speed in tate mode with a controller/small form stick #fap

Nothing to regret with these purchases- The cheaper Win 8 tablets are awesome! I can see myself selling it off in a year or two, or giving it to my wife, if a similarly-priced model comes out with more HD space though.

DCharlieJP · « **Reply #85 on:** December 12, 2013, 08:56:10 AM »

yeah, the 500gb should be enough - i don't really want anything on this other than the emu stuff to be honest.

Looks like i am off to India soon as well, 2-4 weeks. :O
Could be time for me and the T100 to bond!

Eel O'Brian · « **Reply #86 on:** December 27, 2013, 11:16:08 PM »

Had a weird problem with my DV8 tonight. Screen started flickering dark bands randomly, and had some pretty bad image retention. No amount of rebooting seemed to help, so I figured maybe the backlight was going out. I looked at the various forums to see if anyone else had the issue, but didn't find anything other than some people having trouble waking the screen from sleep. I checked on Amazon, and to my surprise the return date was January 31st, which is pretty damned good for something I bought on November 8. I set up a return/replacement. Of course, five minutes later the screen banding and retention seemed to fade away, but I'm not taking any chances on it shitting the bed again a month from now after the return period is over. Hopefully they won't give me any grief over it.

MrAngryFace · « **Reply #87 on:** January 06, 2014, 10:17:14 PM »

Venue Pro? Install Steam --> Install Kingdom Rush --> Profit.

If this is how I get my iOS games I am cool with it.

MCD · « **Reply #88 on:** January 07, 2014, 05:36:06 PM »

Two interesting challengers from this CES:

ASUS VivoTab Note 8 Packs Stylus, Windows 8.1 and Office for $299: http://blog.laptopmag.com/asus-vivotab-note-8-specs-price

ThinkPad 8 Tablet Hands-on: Full HD Screen, Aluminum Design for $399: http://blog.laptopmag.com/thinkpad-8

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #89 on:** January 07, 2014, 06:48:34 PM »

That Lenovo Thinkpad tablet is supposed to be the new hotness. Interested to see the price point on the 128gb option.

cool breeze · « **Reply #90 on:** January 26, 2014, 01:16:34 PM »

I'm considering one of these windows small tablets for my next tablet. Are they basically netbooks in terms of functionality? And how much free space is there after all the windows stuff is installed?

that lenovo thinkpad looks nicer, but the dell venue 8 pro frequently drops to around $200.

Reb · « **Reply #91 on:** January 26, 2014, 02:16:29 PM »

What about the Dell Venue 11 Pro? Anybody have any experience with that?
Seems to me Windows 8.1 will be more useful with more screen real-estate.

Seriously contemplating buying it.

MCD · « **Reply #92 on:** January 27, 2014, 09:56:51 AM »

Microsoft Store Deals: Dell Venue 8 Pro For $229, Toshiba Encore And Lenovo Miix 2 8-inch Tablets For $249:

http://www.microsoftstore.com/store/msusa/en_US/pdp/Dell-Venue-8-Pro-Tablet-32GB/productID.289455200?siteID=Emv4RLEHREc-GA63XkwEco.eIbOBqkjRQg

http://www.microsoftstore.com/store/msusa/en_US/pdp/Toshiba-Encore-WT8-A32M-Touchscreen-Tablet/productID.289565600?siteID=Emv4RLEHREc-zUO_Fx1VecmcJeYwPYt7ew

http://www.microsoftstore.com/store/msusa/en_US/pdp/Lenovo-Miix-2-8-Touchscreen-Tablet-32GB/productID.288025800?siteID=Emv4RLEHREc-.YJ4.6bYgxMxZu_GO.M8Tg

bork · « **Reply #93 on:** January 27, 2014, 01:46:34 PM »

32GB

MCD · « **Reply #94 on:** January 27, 2014, 01:47:17 PM »

Didn't see any deals for the 64gig version. Sorry.

MrAngryFace · « **Reply #95 on:** January 30, 2014, 01:16:00 AM »

http://www.amazon.com/Smart-Windows-Tablet-windows-tablet/dp/B00GPH6T8E/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1390979313&sr=8-3&keywords=ivso

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #96 on:** February 09, 2014, 09:29:12 PM »

Heads up: there's a Groupon for the superior 64gb Venue, on sale at $249. Wish to fuck I had the disposable income to dispose on that awesome piece of tech. SAD PANDA.

https://www.groupon.com/deals/gg-dell-venue-8-pro-64-gb-quad-core-processor-tablet

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #97 on:** February 09, 2014, 09:42:22 PM »

Ehhh. Just noticed it's a refurb. STILL THO.

MrAngryFace · « **Reply #98 on:** February 10, 2014, 01:34:23 AM »

refurbs probably get more of a QA look than new

Van Cruncheon · « **Reply #99 on:** February 10, 2014, 10:49:48 PM »

yup, they typically have a human validation pass.

DCharlieJP · « **Reply #100 on:** February 11, 2014, 10:30:49 AM »

there was no way i could bring my Alienware beastotron on the business trip to India, but the T100... oh my, i loves it.

BUT

I can see an upgrade maybe next year - with a touch more umph we are definitely floating in space.
I no longer need an Ipad, but i would really like to run Reason 7 full blast - too many modules and the t100 starts barfing.

Eel O'Brian · « **Reply #101 on:** February 11, 2014, 12:58:18 PM »

Coincidentally, I'm about to sell my DV8. It's just too small for my tired old eyes

Reb · « **Reply #102 on:** February 12, 2014, 07:43:07 AM »

Quote from: DCharlieJP on February 11, 2014, 10:30:49 AM

there was no way i could bring my Alienware beastotron on the business trip to India, but the T100... oh my, i loves it.

BUT

I can see an upgrade maybe next year - with a touch more umph we are definitely floating in space.
I no longer need an Ipad, but i would really like to run Reason 7 full blast - too many modules and the t100 starts barfing.

What about that resolution though?

DCharlieJP · « **Reply #103 on:** August 07, 2014, 03:03:05 AM »

So - what is the logical update from a T100 these days?

I would like to get a little bit more firepower! (i assume Surface Pro 3 ?)

bork · « **Reply #104 on:** August 07, 2014, 03:45:22 PM »

Quote from: DCharlieJP on August 07, 2014, 03:03:05 AM

So - what is the logical update from a T100 these days?

I would like to get a little bit more firepower! (i assume Surface Pro 3 ?)

Sure, but the cost is a lot higher. There are updated T100s out, but they're only a bit faster. I'm gonna keep mine until at least 2015 before ditching it for something else, I think. I have a crazy-powerful Sager laptop now so I want to keep with the cheap Win tablets.

DCharlieJP · « **Reply #105 on:** August 07, 2014, 08:43:09 PM »

yeah, i did a bit of digging and i think i will just truck on with the T100 until next year.

bork · « **Reply #106 on:** August 08, 2014, 10:31:46 AM »

Just wish I could buy that 500 GB keyboard dock. Don't get why ASUS doesn't sell them.

DCharlieJP · « **Reply #107 on:** August 08, 2014, 01:59:14 PM »

yeah, glad I got the 500gb pack when I bought

bork · « **Reply #108 on:** August 08, 2014, 02:53:16 PM »

They didn't have it when I got it. :'(

That said, it's not necessary and would be for messing around with games or whatever. Something that doesn't matter as much now.

But my plan is to give my current one to my wife and get myself a more powerful model later on.

Reb · « **Reply #109 on:** August 08, 2014, 03:06:15 PM »

I opted out of the 500gb pack. For me it's not really a device to store things on.
I stream all my video and music. Have no desire to play games on it.

recursivelyenumerable · « **Reply #110 on:** September 20, 2014, 10:27:51 PM »

bought an Asus VIVOTAB Note 8.

I enjoy saying "vivotab" way too much. vivotab vivotab vivotab.

recursivelyenumerable · « **Reply #111 on:** September 20, 2014, 11:42:18 PM »

posting from vivotab. this is pretty sweet. written with handwriting input panel

Arbys Roast Beef Sandwich · « **Reply #112 on:** September 21, 2014, 12:47:24 AM »

Is the pen on it any good? The Dell one is total garbage.

recursivelyenumerable · « **Reply #113 on:** September 21, 2014, 12:55:11 AM »

The included pen itself is a bit lame but I think the digitizer is good (it should work with any Wacom pen l think), based on playing with it using a different pen at the MS store

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Author Topic: Dell Venue 8 Pro looks hot (Read 25657 times)