Dell Venue 11 Pro

“Overall, the Dell Venue 11 Pro is quite a decent Windows tablet. Considering that Microsoft does not offer WWAN, the lower price is even more appealing - as long as the lower performance of the i3 processor is not an issue. Users who work on construction sites or those needing a bright display should take a look at the Panasonic Toughpad FZ G1, which is the best choice for the above scenarios. Those looking for something similar to Microsoft's Surface Pro 2 with WWAN and replaceable battery should definitely look at the Venue 11 Pro, since there is not really another alternative out there at the moment.”

“Those searching for a larger-sized tablet with an acceptable detachable keyboard and touchpad, great battery life, a bright, vivid screen, and full-blown Windows 8.1 should seriously consider the merits of the Venue 11 Pro. It has all of these, plus a full-sized USB 3.0 port on the tablet itself, mini-HDMI/micro-SD, and easy battery access via a screwless rear panel. Best of all, it’s just $499 MSRP (as configured) without the base, so it’s surprisingly affordable, too. Add in the base (which we personally consider to be a necessity) for another $160 and you’ve got a pretty capable convertible tablet for under $700.”

“Good gets even better? While Dell's Venue 11 Pro 7130 (Haswell i5) was almost penalized with a rating of 78% in the tablet sector, the Venue 11 Pro 7140 Broadwell update (Core M 5Y10a) reaps in more points. We tested it as a convertible alongside its keyboard dock, which we believe does the 10.8-inch device most justice.Dell wanted to create a handy Windows office device, and achieved its goal. Long battery runtimes in conjunction with good computing performance, maintenance options, extensive productivity accessories, decent camera, silent operation, and a very good IPS screen in Full HD. The only real point of criticism that we have relates to the keyboard, which has an undefined pressure point.Will the Broadwell tablet make a subnotebook superfluous? That is in fact the case. We can reward the Venue 11 Pro with an outstanding performance score (compared with subnotebooks, Haswell tablets). The little tablet based on the fanless Broadwell architecture reaped in scores that can often compete with the best Haswell tablets from the recent past. Dell has every conceivable accessory that predestines the Venue 11 Pro as the sole PC for everyday work with different keyboards, a tablet stand (supports two monitors), and digitizer.The contenders in the 770 to 1000 Euro price range all have shorter runtimes. The build of Toshiba's Portégé Z10t is not as good, but it has a superior keyboard. We complained about the screen's tight opening angle of HP's Pro X2 410 G1. The Surface Pro 3 features the best build, but it is doubtful whether business users will want to get used to the cramped keys of the Type Cover 2. The tester gave Surface Pro's input devices the better rating, though. The integrated stand also allows a flatter and much more agreeable opening angle for typing.”

“The screen of the Venue Pro 11 needs to be easier to turn up to proper levels, but the tablet performs well for its price and is an option for business users who want a convertible tablet with Window 8. Its battery life was also useful, making this low-power Intel Atom version a more affordable alternative to expensive Windows tablets such as the Microsoft Surface Pro 2.”