Dell Venue 10 7040

[kasplash]

I got the 5.1 update today too, but nothing has changed in regard my Screen Cast issue. The Chromecast app can see my devices just fine, but when I select "cast screen" from Chromecast, my big screen goes dark until I disconnect.

I have talked to Dell tech support and they have been very thorough about getting a good understanding of the issue. They are working on figuring it out, have kicked it up one level, and have called me back about it. I think they will be good about getting it resolved.

 

[JDeadly]

Hello, everyone. I just ordered the 7040 from Amazon for $256! The original price was $629 so I'm hoping it comes with the keyboard. It's only the 16GB version, but I couldn't pass on the price. I'm pretty sure it was a mistake on Amazon's part because 10 minutes after I placed the order the price was back to normal. I am pretty anxious to try it out! I really hope the keyboard is included. Anyways, hope to talk to you guys in the future.

 

[JDeadly]

Not sure if anyone still reads this post or not but I received my 7040 from Amazon yesterday. It does indeed include the keyboard! Very excited. Not bad for $256. I am curious since you all have had yours for awhile now - do you still like it? I was thinking about throwing it up on EBay and making a few hundred. Any thoughts? Thanks.

 

[lostboardmayhem]

Not sure if anyone still reads this post or not but I received my 7040 from Amazon yesterday. It does indeed include the keyboard! Very excited. Not bad for $256. I am curious since you all have had yours for awhile now - do you still like it? I was thinking about throwing it up on EBay and making a few hundred. Any thoughts? Thanks.

I am still very happy with mine. The main reason I got the Venue 7040 was so that I could use it as a remote desktop when I am not sitting at my large desk, it was worth the price since it is better than a big laptop instead. It has also be great for reading class documents as well as playing the few games I still enjoy. I have not noticed any lag or anything either, still in great shape.

From what I have read the 7840 is not getting anymore OS updates so it is safe to assume that the 7040 may not either. If Marshmallow is what you have to have then selling on Ebay may be worth it to you. I don't really mind not having Marshmallow on my 7040, and there is no other tablet with a keyboard that appeals to me nearly as much, but it is all up to the owner's preferences. Also, I don't think there are really many other options of tablets with AMOLED screens but no TouchWiz so I am picky about my devices.

Let us know what you decide to do

 

[JDeadly]

Thank you very much for responding. Glad to hear you are still happy with it. I was going to purchase the Tab S before I saw the 7040 on Amazon, but I couldn't pass on the price. I think I am going to keep it. I'm not really concerned with having Android 6.0. Lollipop is a great OS and I'm more than happy with it. My only real concern was the 2GB of RAM vs the 3GB on the Tab S. It makes me feel better knowing that you haven't experienced any lag. I haven't even removed it from the box yet so I'm going to do that now. Thanks again for your reply!

 

[omegafiler]

Yeah, still quite happy with mine. One of the few tablets that I'm probably going to keep for a while. Still primarily used for games & media consumption, with some occasional productivity. Android and small screen can be a limit sometimes.

Only real negative for me has been that it is a tad bulky/heavy compared to traditional tablets. You just have to look at it as more than a normal tablet.

But watching movies and such on this awesome OLED display and loud speakers is great. Recently went on another trip and it was nice having on the plane. 3 hours of video playback barely phased the battery. And even in the hotel, I didn't care there was no HDMI input. I just watched stuff on the tablet.

 

[JDeadly]

Ok, so after using this incredible tablet for a month, I have to say I really like it. There are a couple things I wish it had - like an LED. Other than that, I am really happy with it!

 

[pawdog]

Just got one yesterday with keyboard $300.00 Presidents Day deal from Dell . Awesome device. I've wanted a 10 inch for comic and magazine. Holding it vertically for reading with that handle is really nice, and that screen, indescribable. Still setting everything up but so far it's all I ever imagined.

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[jettaguy1938]

Thanks to the reviews here (and elsewhere), I took a chance on my next tablet by ordering the Dell Venue 10 7040. It should be here by Wednesday. Even though it doesn't have its own forum yet, I'll post first impressions if anyone is interested.

 

[jettaguy1938]

hello I'm new to this but I have had probably every tablet made and let me tell u I'm a very visual person the OLED screen is STUNNING and the thing is also faster than my new Dell with 8 gigs of ram and the new skylake processor and since I got this tablet about 2 months ago I haven't used my conv laptop 1 time also I really recommend the backlit keyboard SO TO SUM IT UP I WOULDNT EVEN THINK ABOUT IT ITS AN AMAZING LITTLE FAST BASICALLY LAPTOP AS A MATTER FACT SAD THEY ARE NOT MAKING IT ANYMORE SO I WILL BE ORDERING A SECOND 1 THATS HOW IMPRESSED I AM AND FORGOT THE SPEAKERS WICH ALWAYS FACE U AND EVEN IF U COVER THEM STILL VERY LOUD AND GREAT SOUND WELL HOPE IT HELPED U

 

[Marshall Bryant]

Do you know how to factory reset it without going into the OS? I bought one on craigslist but it says "since the device has been reset please sign in with the account that was previously registered with this device"