At the beginning, due to the weak performance of Atom, the Windows tablet did not have many highlights, or did not show its due productivity advantages, and even entertainment was hampered. Under the dual stimulus of Intel's launch of Atom processor with Bay Trail architecture and Microsoft's simultaneous launch of Windows 8 for tablet design, Windows tablet entered a new explosion. At this time, Windows tablet is a real productivity tool and a complete product, which can make many people really pay attention to and buy. Today, let's talk about the experience of Dell Venue 11 Pro for more than two weeks, and see if the Windows tablet really meets the use needs.
In fact, the Windows tablet can be simply regarded as the screen part of the laptop. Both are the same in terms of function and some design aspects. In terms of appearance design, the Dell Venue 11 Pro is relatively traditional, which can be said to be an independent screen design. The relatively wide and thick frame design is also a good thing to hold the tablet, which is different from the design direction of notebook computers in pursuit of ultra narrow frames.
There is also a front camera on the forehead, which is convenient for video use. In addition, a light sensor is hidden, which can change the brightness of the screen according to the environment. This function is very easy to use. At the bottom is the standard Winodws key.
The Dell Venue 11 Pro uses a 10.8-inch 1080P screen. With the support of IPS, the viewing angle is quite good. Compared with laptops, tablet screens require a higher visual angle. After all, you can't ask tablet users to sit up and use them seriously. In addition, the tablet is more shareable. When multiple people share the use, the quality of the screen will easily affect the use experience.
The only thing to complain about is that the screen mirror effect of Dell Venue 11 Pro is obvious. It is not a big problem to use it indoors. When it is used outdoors or in direct sunlight, strong reflection will affect the use experience. So this time I suggest you stick a frosting film, which can not only slow down the mirror effect, but also provide a better touch experience.
In terms of IO interface, as a tablet, it can't require too much. After all, the relatively small space and design direction decide that it should provide as much as possible. The Dell Venue 11 Pro provides a USB 2.0 interface, a headphone jack, a TF card interface, and an anti-theft buckle. Of course, you may see the mirco USB interface, but it is only used for power input. It can only be said that only one USB interface is not enough. It can only be extended through HUB.
It seems that Surface is the standard for Windows tablets. Many Windows tablets often provide expansion interfaces, and provide corresponding physical keyboard protective covers and docking stations. From the perspective of design concept, this design is of course to give full play to all the strengths of the tablet and provide the same Windows experience, which is a good thing. On the other hand, this kind of design will accommodate those users who have not yet fully enjoyed touch control, and of course, it is also an equity move that Windows touch has not yet been comprehensive.
The back of the Dell Venue 11 Pro is designed with skin like materials, which provides a good sense of grip and touch. At the same time, it is also slightly troublesome to clean. It is better for obsessive-compulsive patients not to look at the back. The back of the Dell Venue 11 Pro is quite interesting. It should be rare in Windows tablets. It is designed with a removable back cover and a removable battery. This design is, of course, aimed at users who have been using outdoors for a long time, or rather a commercial design, providing a long and lasting use time.
After removing the rear cover, you can see the NFC and TF card slot more clearly.
After the introduction above, you can also feel that the Dell Venue 11 Pro is a typical Windows tablet. Although there is no special surprise design or black technology blessing, the serious design is Dell's design style. It can be clearly seen from the removable battery, expansion interface, etc. that the Dell Venue 11 Pro is mainly designed through the thinking of traditional notebook computers, and is more inclined to the type of light business.
As a Windows tablet, Dell Venue 11 Pro uses Microsoft's latest Windows 8.1 system. This system, designed to touch the tablet, is already very familiar. Of course, many people have different opinions on the WIndow 8.1 system, so we won't draw any conclusions this time.
Dell Venue 11 Pro distinguishes versions based on hardware configuration, including SSD capacity, memory size, and CPU. The key is that they all use Intel's X86 architecture, which means they can provide a complete Windows working environment. The CPU of Dell Venue 11 Pro can be selected from Atom Z3775D to i5 4300Y. Of course, the Atom version has the lowest price.
We talked about Atom at the beginning. In fact, Atom was designed for netbooks and Windows tablets at the beginning, mainly to provide sufficient performance while maintaining low power consumption and heat to adapt to relatively small internal space and battery capacity. However, the initial Atom was relatively ordinary in performance, and there was not much highlight in power consumption, which made the performance and endurance of the Windows tablet very urgent. Naturally, no one paid attention to it. Through Intel's efforts, process updates and performance development, the Atom is now capable of daily operation and entertainment, so it is possible to reduce the price and improve the experience of Windows tablets.
As a Windows tablet, the biggest advantage of Dell Venue 11 Pro is that it can install mature video software on the Windows platform for corresponding media entertainment. The Dell Venue 11 Pro in this evaluation experience uses the Atom Z3770 processor with the highest frequency of 2.4GHz. Other key parameters include 2G memory and 64G SSD.
With the balance between performance and power consumption of Atom based on Bay Trail architecture and the excellent screen performance of Dell Venue 11 Pro, its performance in entertainment is quite excellent. The Dell Venue 11 Pro is able to operate online video on multiple pages and play local high-definition video at a high bit rate. Of course, if you are a big game enthusiast who often uses PS, LR or even Dota, I think you'd better choose to use i5 processor or don't think so.
Although the design concept of Windows 8.1 is to make people change the traditional operation mode of keyboard and mouse, I personally think that the current change and design concept really make people unable to put away the keyboard, an efficient input tool. During more than two weeks of use, I often take the Dell Venue 11 Pro out to do text work. Compared with the traditional laptop, the weight of the Dell Venue 11 Pro is less than 800g, which reduces my burden. At the same time, with the support of Atom, the Dell Venue 11 Pro can maintain sufficient performance while providing enough endurance for my full use. On the other hand, it also reduces the charger.
In more than two weeks of use, they use the Bluetooth external keyboard, after all The Dell Venue 11 Pro only has one USB interface, so it is better to save as much as possible. The Dell Venue 11 Pro uses a 1080P screen and supports touch control. Although the experience is not very good, a better touch control can replace the mouse.
In terms of overall design, Dell Venue 11 Pro is a relatively targeted group for business users, or those who use more productivity work. The Dell Venue 11 Pro can well meet the requirements of daily use and performance control, whether it is a removable battery or a wide range of configuration options.
Of course, Windows tablets are not limited to performance as before. With the new Atom and Intel's upcoming Core M, more powerful performance and lower power consumption, there will undoubtedly be more room for use. In addition, the expansion interface of Dell Venue 11 Pro undoubtedly also provides experience support for traditional laptops, which also shows a concern of manufacturers. It can only be said that when the hardware configuration and the manufacturer's design have reached a high enough level, the Windows system has become the most obvious weakness.
