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Dell releases new Venues

by on23 September 2015


USB Type C connections for everyone

Dell has refreshed its Venue line of tablets and 2-in-1 PCs and bought USB Type C connectivity to the portable PC market.

Dell is focusing on Windows 10 for its family of tablet devices (which also include a Dell-branded Surface Pro and Latitude 2-in-1 PC).

The Dell Venue 8 and 10 Pro both feature retail versions of Windows 10 and special connectivity with Microsoft's Continuum which works out when the device is being used as a tablet, or as a PC.

The Dell Venue 10 has a keyboard accessory, which attaches to the bottom to switch seamlessly from tablet mode to PC so Continuum has a use.

Both devices feature a new USB Type C connector to not only power the unit, but also provide connectivity and support external monitors and other peripherals. The Dell Venue 10 Pro will also still sport the usual micro HDMI port for connectivity, and both support Dell's soon-to-be-released Dell Dock for connectivity.

Both come with Intel Atom quad-core processor, up to 4GB of RAM, front and rear cameras, up to 64GB of storage with an available micro-SD slot, and full-HD displays. They have the latest Wi-Fi AC standard, Bluetooth 4.1, and even Wireless WAN if you want to insert a micro SIM for data connectivity.

Price wise they are pretty good. The Venue 8 series tablet starts at $300, and at $430 for the Venue 10 Pro series tablet. All this makes the iPad Surface Pro price look a little insane.

Last modified on 23 September 2015
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