The US based computer maker Dell has introduced an elegantly designed smartphone with easy access to all your content on a 10.4 cm (4.1-inch) touch display. The Android smartphone, Dell Venue, is an impressive multi-touch phone with plenty of networking tools and a powerful operating system (OS). It is just the second phone from Dell after the popular Dell Streak, yet it is no sequel to the latter. However, it presents a good alternative to HTC Desire HD, which is 2-3k lesser than Venue.
Dell Venue rides on Android 2.2 operating system with 512 MB RAM and Snapdragon 1GHz processor, rendering itself quick and responsive. Its primary attraction is the enormous 4.1-inch display, which wisely uses the entire front panel, with liquid crystal surface offering good clarity. The stunning 10.4 cm (4.1-inch) WVGA AMOLED capacitive, multitouch display allows easier navigation. Whether you?re browsing the Web, watching videos, or flipping through photos from your last vacation, the stunning multi-touch display heightens your experience and shows off every detail in brilliant clarity. The large screen also allows for simple navigation of the Stage software so you can get the latest news, catch your favourite show or download video.
Besides the display, it boasts of a sturdy build with dedicated external keys on the side panels such as sound on/off switch, 3.5 mm universal jack, on/off button, micro USB slot, speakers, camera button, and sound keys. Lastly, the back panel houses an 8 MP camera, a battery, a micro SD slot and a SIM slot. The gravity sensor feature allows you to hold the phone, whoever way is more convenient to you. Venue?s ellipse shape was designed to not only look good in your hand, but feel good as well. Dell has added high-quality Corning Gorilla Glass for extra strength. In addition, the back is created from a single unbroken surface with a micro pattern that hides fingerprints, smudging and scratches.
Dell Venue has a stunning touchscreen with the amazing pinch to zoom and a fine response to slightest of touch. The keypad has big icons just like the rest of the apps, hence are easy to use. It has plenty of Web based apps, which run quite well with Wi-Fi and EDGE based connectivity. GPS works as good as a GPS only device. Basic functions like call quality is flawless and is available with related tools like call barring and workability with hearing aids. Music playback, FM and audio playback is a treat, especially video playback, on its amazing liquid crystal display. However, the speaker quality is nothing extraordinary and is just passable. Dell Venue can play 720p high definition (HD) videos very smoothly and has an external storage of up to 32 GB apart from the in-built 500 MB.
Dell Venue boasts of features such as swipe option for typing messages, which makes texting appear just like writing with a pen. Dell Venue?s camera is inadequate for an 8 MP camera, and features options such as 4x zoom and touchscreen focus that allows you to touch on the object you want to focus on. The voice search allows one to search files by saying the name and the contact?s number will be dialed automatically. Other important networking options include Quick Office, Twitter, YouTube and Facebook.
Dell Venue has a good battery life and lasted over 2 days. In addition, it boasts of Adobe Flash 10.1. Therefore, get all the benefits of full Adobe Flash 10.1 wherever you go. Optimised for high performance on mobile screens, Adobe Flash Player 10.1 can provide a rich and immersive user experience when you?re surfing the Web. In essence, with its fun features, Dell Venue is your window to the world.
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