Dell Venue Pro

“First and foremost, the Dell Venue Pro is one of the most beautifully designed smartphones in recent memory as its unique looking industrial design radiates a sense of polish at every angle. However, its overall performance is mediocre at best in specific categories like battery life, camera quality, and calling quality – and not to mention the gleaming issue we witnessed with signal bars dramatically dropping. Regardless, the Windows Phone 7 experience is no different from everything else out there on the market. And when it's priced at $99 for the 8GB version ($150 for the 16GB one), it's more than a steal when you factor in its impressive set of features. So, if you've bypassed all other Windows Phone 7 devices to date, you'll surely come to appreciate what the Dell Venue Pro has to offer.”

“Overall I really like the Dell Venue Pro. I have always been a fan of hardware keyboards and this one is slightly different to others but still useful. Coming to Windows Phone from Android has been a little difficult as I had certain apps in mind that I wanted to find for Windows Phone. But the Xbox integration, the Zune software for my pc, the various hubs gathering media and the neat and straightforward layout of the Metro ui have won me over. If you fancy a Dell Venue Pro I would keep your eyes on Expansys as they seem to be clearing these out.”

“The build quality of the Venue Pro is remarkable, and we hope this is a sign of things to come from Dell. The mixed used of glass, metal, textured plastic, and rubbery plastic makes for a very high-end feel. That, coupled with the weight of the device, and you've got a commanding device that feels ready to do whatever you ask of it. If you've been waiting for Windows Phone 7 and wouldn't mind the bulk of a heavier device, the Venue Pro might be the phone to get.”