Which keyboard to go for?

[Paul Nicholas]

I've got it into my head to buy this tablet on the 7th on it's UK release.

So far this has been the only decent video I've seen on keyboards for the pro 11.

Get accessorized with the Dell Venue 11 Pro - YouTube

I can't decide between the travel keyboard or the normal keyboard.

The normal keyboard will boost it's battery life and make this a hero device but adding bulk taking away from the fun of it being a tablet.

I'm mainly worried that the travel keyboard will be unusable on your lap.

Anybody got any opinions on the matter?

 

[Laura Knotek]

Are there any shops in your area where you would be able to try out the various keyboards and see which one you like best?

 

[Paul Nicholas]

I want to order it ASAP so I don't want to wait.... I know it's the worst attitude to have with tech.

I think I've decided on the keyboard with the battery, mainly because the other keyboard looks flimsy.

 

[xboxonthego3]

I have had the Surface RT with a Touch Cover and a Samsung Ativ 500t with a similar clamshell keyboard attachment. I can say that I definitely like the clamshell keyboard more. And with added battery life makes it even better. It adds bulk for traveling but I don't think it would add too much. It shouldn't take any fun away from it being a tablet, the keyboard and tablet are not screwed together or anything and it easily detaches to make it a tablet. Also I feel with the clamshell keyboard it would be safer to use it on your lap. If you plan on using it a lot on your lap I would definitely consider the clamshell keyboard.

 

[onysi]

Touch cover 2 is actually more sensitive now and you can type better on it. I've tried it on lap and works great.

 

[xboxonthego3]

Touch cover 2 is actually more sensitive now and you can type better on it. I've tried it on lap and works great.

I hear you and I've tried them. They are great. But he is getting a Dell venue pro 11 not a Surface.

 

[Paul Nicholas]

I would love a surface but I think the baytrail tablets at the same price are just too good to turn down.

 

[rory753]

I know it might not be integral, but the microsoft wedge keyboard is pretty cool.

 

[Kadcidxa]

I am going for the mobile keyboard because of the builtin rechargeable battery and its sturdy.

I found a bunch of hidden accessories for the pro 11.

Dell Tablet Keyboard - Mobile - $159.99
Dell Tablet Keyboard - Slim - $129.99
Dell Tablet Dock - $139.99
Dell 36 WHr 2-Cell Primary Battery for Dell Venue Pro 11i Tablets - $89.99
Targus SafePort? Rugged Max Pro Case for the Dell Venue 11 Pro Models 7130 & 7139 - black - $59.99
Targus SafePort? Rugged Max Pro Case for the Dell Venue 11 Pro Model 5130 - black $59.99
Dell Active Stylus for Dell Tablets (Windows) - $34.99
Dell Tablet Case - Venue 11 Pro Model 5130 - $19.99
3M Anti-Glare Screen Protector for the Dell Venue 11 Pro Tablet - $17.99

 

[onysi]

I hear you and I've tried them. They are great. But he is getting a Dell venue pro 11 not a Surface.

oops i thought this was surface 2 forum. LOL

 

[xboxonthego3]

Cool, let us know what you think of the Venue 11 and the mobile keyboard when it arrives. You can give us a mini review if you like! I'm highly interested in this tablet and the keyboard you have selected. Not sure if you are going to get the Dell active stylus. I'm curious to see how well that works also.

Overall I think this will be a great device functionality wise. It covers all the bases with it's accessories: Clamshell Keyboard(my name for it ha) to make it like a Laptop, cover keyboard to make it a tablet with keyboard, and the docking station for desktop, and the pen/stylus for writing like a notebook. I don't see how people don't want a device like this! It does it all in one! I think it has better options for accessories than the Surface and Surface Pro does just because of their clamshell keyboard. But I don't think this tablet is as good looking as the Surfaces. But this should be a great alternative.

 

[mmacleodbrown]

Product Unit Price Quantity Price Dell Venue 11 Pro Dell Venue 11 Pro (7130), Windows 8.1 (64Bit) English 644.83 ? 1 644.83 ? Item Description Base Dell Venue 11 Pro (7130) Operating System Windows 8.1 (64Bit) English Memory 4GB DDR3 Memory Video Card Intel GT2 Graphics Driver Dell Wireless 1537 802.11n card Driver Hard Drive 128GB Mobility Solid State Drive Wireless Dell Wireless 1537 Dual-Band 2x2 802.11n WiFi + Bluetooth 4.0 Documentation/Disks English, French, German, Italian, Dutch, Spanish Shipping Docs Bundle CA04TV11P10JWER Standard Service 1Yr Collect and Return Extended Service 2 Years NBD with Premium Phone Support Systems Management Intel Management Engine 9.5 Order Information Latitude Order - United Kingdom Primary Battery Primary 2-cell 36W/HR swappable Battery Mobile Broadband Dell NetReady mobile broadband solution (HSPA+) with O2 sim card Processor Intel Core i3-4020Y Processor (3MB Cache, 1.5 GHz, Dual Core) Base Options Intel Core i3-4020Y Processor (3MB Cache, 1.5 GHz, Dual Core), 4GB memory Communications Near Field Communications TPM Info Security : TPM 1.2 hardware security Camera 8MP rear camera, 2MP front camera Packaging System Shipment Worldwide Theft Protection Solution No DDPE FGA Module Junction102H_04/BTO Additional Software Venue 11 Pro Mainstream Label Worldwide Regulatory Label Hard Drive Software No Intel Technology enabled Retail Information No Retail Registration Processor Branding Intel Core i3 Processor Label LCD 10.8 inch IPS Display with FHD (1920 x 1080) resolution with 10-pt capacitive touch Microsoft Application Software Microsoft? Office 2013 Trial Non-Microsoft Application Software Additional Software Consumer CompleteCare Declined Accidental Damage offer Protect your new PC McAfee Live Safe 30day trial Power Supply UK 24 Watt AC Adapter Operating System Recovery Options No OS Media included Dell Backup & Recovery Dell Backup and Recovery Basic 1.6 Amazon Kindle Metro Applications Amazon Kindle Metro App Amazon Shopping Metro Applications Amazon Shopping Metro App E-Bay Shopping Metro Applications E-Bay Shopping Metro App Total excl. VAT VAT Rate VAT Total incl. VAT Sub-total(s): 644.83 ? 20.00% 128.97 ? 773.80 ? Delivery Charge: 20.00 ? 20.00% 4.00 ? 24.00 ? Total Price: 664.83 ? 132.97 ? 797.80 ? ​ Ive ordered one, but without any accessories so far, it will be my first tablet so Id thought Id try it raw and work out what I need before buying anything. Im cursing Nokia, if the 2520 had come with x86 support Id have pre-ordered the day it was announced, but RT, although fine is a step too far for me right now.

 

[mdram]

I just waited till they went on sale and grabbed both. Normally, I have the slim cover on mine when I'm out and about. If I know for example, I'm in the office all day, I'll throw the mobile keyboard in my bag as well so I can switch if needed.