The Dell Venue is a candybar-style, Android-powered smartphone boasting Dell's custom "Stage" user interface which integrates some social networking elements into an overall organic user experience.
This hearty phone offers a 4.1-inch OLED touchscreen, producing 480 x 800 pleasing pixels of resolution, and is powered by the proven and capable Qualcomm Snapdragon 8250 processor, re: a well-tuned V8 for cell phones.
Under the hood you'll find an 8MP camera with LED flash, video record, MP3 player, full HTML/XHTML browser, GPS/navigation, WiFi, and Bluetooth 3.0.
Add in the versatility of a 3.5mm headset jack, memory expansion up to 32GB via microSD/microSDHC, and you have powerful smartphone ready to run, surf and call.
What the Critics Are Saying...
- John V., PhoneArenaHonestly, one of the best things about the Dell Venue is the fact that it’s one of those handsets you don’t quite expect to see in the wild – thus, it’s able to stand out more amongst the usual pack of smartphones out there. Looking into it more, Dell has done a magnificent j...
- Anndrew Vacca, Android CentralOne look at the Venue and you'll see that the company put its heart and soul into creating a sharp, distinguishable, and sexy smartphone.
- Chris Burns, Android CommunityThis phone is not the strongest device on the market in any one category, but together all of its features DO make it a solid choice for those looking for a device that can run on any network they choose. Dell is a brand you can trust to bring you a quality product, and if you’re the sort of p...
- Richard Lai, EngadgetAll in all, Dell's delivered a solid phone that comes in nice package, as well as a form factor that's no doubt more tolerable for the average joe. For what it's worth, the Venue is certainly a very attractive deal (in Hong Kong, at least), especially with its relatively new OS, slick UI, and a surp...
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Common Questions
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Dell backs up the Venue with a 1 Year parts & labour warranty.
If your Venue has problems and is still within its warranty period, you could contact Dell support or the retailer you purchased the phone from. You'll find Dell's contact information here. If your phone is off warranty and needs repair for a physical problem such as a broken screen or bad battery, you should visit an authorized service centre or a local phone repair shop. You can also connect with others in The Informr Community Forum to find and share answers to questions.
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Manuals / User Guides
- Dell Venue Manual (PDF)
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