New Dell Venue 7, 8 Tablet Series with Android KitKat Released in India; Price, Specifications Details
New Dell Venue 7, 8 Tablet Series with Android KitKat Released in India; Price, Specifications DetailsDell India

American top PC-maker Dell has released a new generation Venue 7 and 8 Tablet series in India.

The new 2014 series Dell Venue 7 sports a direct-bond IPS HD screen and ships with Android 4.4 KitKat OS-powered by the 1.6GHz Intel Atom (Z3460) 'Merrifield' dual-core processor, 1GB RAM, 16GB inbuilt memory and a 4,550mAh battery.

Other stipulated features include 5MP camera, 1MP front snapper, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth and it also comes in optional 3G model with voice-calling feature.

On the other hand, Dell Venue 8 (2014 edition) packs similar specifications seen inside the 7.0-inch model, sans a few features such as bigger screen with full HD resolution, faster 2.1GHz Intel Atom (Z3480) Merrifield dual-core CPU with Intel HD Graphics (Imagination PowerVR G6400) and a 2MP front-camera.

The company has listed Dell Venue 7 – Wi-Fi only model - ₹11,999 and 3G + Wi-Fi model - ₹14,999, whereas Venue 8 variants - Wi-Fi only and 3G + Wi-Fi models costs - ₹15,999 and ₹18,999 respectively. Prospective buyers can log in to Dell official e-store (HERE) to purchase the new tablet online.

As an introductory offer on Diwali holiday season, Dell is also giving free gifts worth ₹5,000 including - Bluetooth headset (₹2,000) and power bank (₹3,000). [Note: This limited offer expires on 26 October]

Key Specifications of Dell Venue 7 and Venue 8:

Model Dell Venue 7 Dell Venue 8
Display 7.0-inch direct bond IPS HD screen with 1,280x720p resolutions 7.0-inch direct bond IPS full HD screen with 1,920x1,080p resolutions
OS Android 4.4 KitKat Android 4.4 KitKat
Processor 1.6GHz Intel Atom (Z3460)Merrifield dual-core CPU with Intel HD Graphics (Imagination PowerVR G6400) 2.1GHz Intel Atom (Z3480)Merrifield dual-core CPU with Intel® HD Graphics (Imagination PowerVR G6400)
RAM 1GB LP DDR3 1GB LP DDR3
Storage capacity 16GB, expandable up to 64GB 16GB, expandable up to 64GB
Camera Main: 5.0-megapixel camera Front: 1.0-megapixel Main: 5.0-megapixel camera Front: 2.0-megapixel
Battery 4,550mAh; 4,550mAh;
Network 3G (optional) 3G (optional)
Add-ons Bluetooth v4.0 , Wi-Fi (802.11 AC), microSD card slot Bluetooth v4.0 , Wi-Fi (802.11 AC), microSD card slot
Dimensions 193.0 x118.0 x8.95mm 216.0 x130.0 x 8.95mm
Weight 290g 338g
Price Wi-Fi only: ₹11,9993G + Wi-Fi : ₹14,999 Wi-Fi only: ₹15,9993G+ Wi-Fi: ₹18,999