Recent content by jlg234

I just tried my 64gig micro SDHC card from my Dell Venue 8 Pro in my Dell Venue 8 (Andriod) and the device saw the card but wanted me to format it as it did not recognize the size. I didn't format - sorry but this card was already fat32 and had files on it from my win 8.1 system. I believe it...

Yes the Dell Venue 8 (Android) comes with a built in GPS. From what I here you can use it with Google maps when not connected to wifi providing that you pre-load the map or destination while you have wifi. I use OsmAnd+ which works offline by allowing you to download free maps to work with. It...

I don't know yet. My Dell Venue 8 PRO is being replaced. The unit failed to power up after doing bios-update from Dell on Dec 25th. I bought the two Venue 8's (one for my wife and myself) couldn't pass up a 2 gig ram, 32 gig storage along with Micro SDHC storage as well as the dual core...

Just for your info a factory reset does not undo an OS update. I am not saying that it is impossible to go back but the steps may be very complicated. I would recommend that you set your phone to "NOT Update" automatically but notify you instead. This way you are aware of the new update and...

I still consider myself a noob even though I have been playing around with android tablets for several years. I have been retired since 2005 and have gradually migrated to tablets. My earlier tabs were bought with reading in mind and apps secondary. They consisted of 7" non capacitive screens...

Re: Tablet for college students I checked on that stylus and it is just a non active rubber bulb tip stylus mainly used for replacing your finger and allowing you to better target your subject. I was referring to an active stylus which has a hard tip and more suitable for writing notes and...

Re: Tablet for college students I believe the Dell Venue 8 Pro (win 8.1) supports an active stylus. I have not heard of the Venue 8 Android supporting one. Just something to look further into.

I live in Ottawa Canada. I purchased two Dell Venue 8's - 32 gig model a couple of weeks before Christmas at $180 each. Dell just rolled out a OS update from 4.2.2 to 4.3. Which now includes the Multi User Profile support for those interested in that feature. So far I am very satisfied with...

just received a software update a couple of days ago for my 32 gig Dell Venue 8 Android from 4.2.2 to 4.3 and guess what showed up. Multi User profile support.

This is probably too late for the originator of the post but for others interested there are several apps that will lockup your tablet and allow you the parent to grant access to kid friendly apps on your tab as well as giving them access to kid friendly web sites and other activities. The...