Dell Announces the ‘New’ Thinnest Tablet in the World


DellVenue87000SeriesWhile most of the tech world has been busy awaiting news and release dates for Apple’s upcoming iPhone 6, Dell has been busy preparing to launch a product that has actually brought some excitement back to the tablet world. The Dell Venue 8 7000 Series, which Michael Dell premiered last week at the Intel Developer Forum, now proudly holds the title for thinnest tablet ever produced at just 6mm thick. But before you judge this book by its thin, sexy cover, we’re taking a look at some of the wow-inducing features tucked into this small package.

DellVenue87000series1Perhaps the most exciting aspect of the upcoming Venue 8 is its focus on top-of-the line camera technology. Firstly, it uses Intel’s RealSense depth-sensing technology, which can capture multiple layers of image depth with the help of infrared and other sensors; this lets the camera determine the size, distance, and contours of objects. Since Dell and Intel initially announced that they wanted users to be more creative with the Venue 8 7000 Series, they designed it to be able to handle advanced imagery. For example, images can be modified at different layers captured by the 3D camera, while an application called MotionEffects allows you to add special effects to 3D images. So how does all this work? With not one, not two, but three cameras all working together in harmony to provide the device with precise space measurements and selective color exclusion based on distance from the camera. A standard 8-megapixel shooter sits near the bottom of the back of the tablet, while two 720p cameras form a triangle of lenses above it. Pretty simple, right?

DellVenue87000series2Also worthy of noting when reviewing this svelte slate is its nearly bezel-less 8.4-inch, 2560 x 1600 OLED touchscreen panel boasting rich, “to die for” color. The use of very minimal bezel on three of the tablet’s four sides makes for a striking display; even the side boasting just under an inch of bezel makes good use of the space, managing to fit the speaker as well as the front-facing camera into a slim area that also serves as a handle for the user. An aluminum unibody shell and minimal port options complete the Atom-powered Android tablet’s sleek appearance (which appears to have simply an on/off switch, volume button and micro-USB 2.0 for charging).

DellVenue87000series3There is no definitive word yet on how long Dell’s new tablet will hold a charge, but Intel CEO Brian Krzanich stated in a recent press briefing that after several months of using the tablet, he had to charge it only once every two or three days. We do know that it runs Android 4.4 on a quad-core 2.33 GHz Intel Atom Z3580 processor, has Wi-Fi connectivity and 32GB of storage (reportedly expandable via microSD card). The other big unknown at the moment? Cost. With the release and shipping date both set to fall just in time for the holiday season, we shouldn’t have to wait much longer to find out.

Topics: Technology News Display Screen Technology Gadgets & Peripherals Inventions & Innovations Tablets

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