Windows Phone 7 Profile: the Dell Venue Pro

[Jason Dunn]

<div class='os_post_top_link'><a href='http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/presskits/windowsphone/glance.aspx' target='_blank'>http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/...one/glance.aspx</a><br /><br /></div><p><em>"With a 4.1" AMOLED display coupled with a built-in portrait keyboard, The Dell Venue Pro is designed both for productivity and entertainment."</em></p><p><img src="http://images.thoughtsmedia.com/resizer/thumbs/size/600/wpt/auto/1286823175.usr1.jpg" style="border: 0;" /></p><p>14.9mm isn't too bad in terms of thickness for a bottom-keyboard slider. I liked the name "Lighting" more than Venue Pro, but I'll forgive Dell because the 4.1" AMOLED screen with a keyboard gives you potentially the best of both worlds. This phone is definitely on my short list!</p><ul><li>4.1" 800x480 AMOLED touchscreen with Gorilla&reg; Glass</li><li>121.6 mm x 64.4 mm x 14.9 mm191g</li><li>1GB Flash ROM + 512MB DDR SDRAM</li><li>8GB&nbsp;16 GB internal storage</li><li>Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon QSD 8250 1 GHz</li><li>Battery life - Talk time: 3 hrs/Standby: 336 hrs</li><li>5MP camera / 720p HD video</li><li>Vertical slide out qwerty</li></ul><p><strong>UPDATE:</strong> Incredibly, Microsoft's Press page had even <em>more </em>incorrect data. The Dell Venue will come with 16 GB! A big improvement over 8 GB...</p>

[efjay]

I knew they would mess up on the storage but I will still get this. HTC and their crappy LCD screen and camera's are not for me. Not to mention the Gorilla glass so I can carry the phone without a case if I want to. 4.1" AMOLED goodness, cant wait to get this into the office and show off to my android and iphone foes! :)

[Fritzly]

Well I just read an article stating : "The focus (Samsung) will sport a 4in WVGA Super AMOLED screen, 5MP shooter, MicroSD expansion slot (good for up to 16 GB).".

Now this is the opposite of what I have read so far about WP7 but maybe MS realized that denying users the ability to replace SD cards was a capital mistake and corrected it.....

[Jason Dunn]

Now this is the opposite of what I have read so far about WP7 but maybe MS realized that denying users the ability to replace SD cards was a capital mistake and corrected it.....

I really doubt that. :(

[GuSo]

I really doubt that. :(

Maybe some sort of removable storage is posible Removable storage & Windows Phone 7 (Samsung Focus) | Windows Phone Central (http://www.wpcentral.com/removable-storage-windows-phone-7-samsung-focus)

[Jason Dunn]

Maybe some sort of removable storage is posible Removable storage & Windows Phone 7 (Samsung Focus) | Windows Phone Central (http://www.wpcentral.com/removable-storage-windows-phone-7-samsung-focus)

Hmm. That's QUITE interesting...and surprising! I didn't think any of the OEMs would have a removable storage slot like this - I assumed it would be directly on the motherboard. Thanks for sharing!

[efjay]

16GeeBee's on the way: http://www.cnet.com/8301-17918_1-20019251-85.html. So its settled, I will be rocking a Venue Pro for Xmas!!!

[Jason Dunn]

16GeeBee's on the way: http://www.cnet.com/8301-17918_1-20019251-85.html. So its settled, I will be rocking a Venue Pro for Xmas!!!

@*&#@#ing Microsoft Press Pass got the info wrong - they listed it as having 8 GB of storage, but CNET says 16 GB.... :mad:

[Lee Yuan Sheng]

International availability news?

[Fritzly]

So based on what Cnet is stating the HD7 will have 16GB of memory too?

What is wrong with MS? Is it possible that they messed up so extensively?!?!?!?

[humayunl]

I know this is off topic for this post but at least we're talking about WP7.

In all the WP7 screenshots, videos I have seen to date, I have looked to see if in the application list we see a "tasks" application. Unfortunately I haven't seen it so far. Could it be that pocket outlook in WP7 doesn't support tasks? I seriously hope that is not the case....

[Jason Dunn]

International availability news?

I haven't heard anything yet, but Dell tends to do most things on an international basis, so I'd say the odds are good...

[Lee Yuan Sheng]

Phones might be trickier; I haven't seen a single bit of info on the Streak in my area.