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Hands-on with the BEST Windows Phone 7 device; the Dell Venue Pro

By matthewmiller February 13, 2011, 10:30 PM PST

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Hands-on with the BEST Windows Phone 7 device; the Dell Venue Pro

Dell Venue Pro retail box

Dell Venue Pro retail box

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nttThe Dell Venue Pro is the best Windows Phone 7 device available and with a 32GB microSD card mod it becomes even better. The device is unique with a 4.1 inch AMOLED display and portrait QWERTY keyboard.

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Hands-on with the BEST Windows Phone 7 device; the Dell Venue Pro

Back of the Dell Venue Pro retail box

Back of the Dell Venue Pro retail box

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nttThe back of the Venue Pro box lists the basic specs and contents.

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Hands-on with the BEST Windows Phone 7 device; the Dell Venue Pro

Back of the Dell Venue Pro

Back of the Dell Venue Pro

ntThe back of the Dell Venue Pro has gold on black design elements. You will find the Dell and Windows Phone logos and the 5 megapixel camera there as well.

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Hands-on with the BEST Windows Phone 7 device; the Dell Venue Pro

HD7 and Dell Venue Pro are the two T-Mobile WP7 devices

HD7 and Dell Venue Pro are the two T-Mobile WP7 devices

ntHere you can see the HTC HD7 and Dell Venue Pro side-by-side to show off the display differences.

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ntCheck out the full review over on ZDNet Smartphones & Cell Phones blog.

Hands-on with the BEST Windows Phone 7 device; the Dell Venue Pro

Back of the HD7 and Dell Venue Pro

Back of the HD7 and Dell Venue Pro

ntThe back of both of these T-Mobile WP7 devices is shown. The HD7 is a bit wider due to the larger 4.3 inch display.

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ntCheck out the full review over on ZDNet Smartphones & Cell Phones blog.

Hands-on with the BEST Windows Phone 7 device; the Dell Venue Pro

Upper back of the Dell Venue Pro

Upper back of the Dell Venue Pro

ntThe camera is next to a single LED flash with the Dell logo centered below.

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ntCheck out the full review over on ZDNet Smartphones & Cell Phones blog.

Hands-on with the BEST Windows Phone 7 device; the Dell Venue Pro

Back of the slide up display

Back of the slide up display

ntThe back of the display is covered in soft touch material with the gold on black design.

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ntCheck out the full review over on ZDNet Smartphones & Cell Phones blog.

Hands-on with the BEST Windows Phone 7 device; the Dell Venue Pro

Full hardware QWERTY keyboard

Full hardware QWERTY keyboard

ntThe portrait QWERTY keyboard is revealed when the display slides up. Four rows of keys are present.

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ntCheck out the full review over on ZDNet Smartphones & Cell Phones blog.

Hands-on with the BEST Windows Phone 7 device; the Dell Venue Pro

Bottom of the Dell Venue Pro

Bottom of the Dell Venue Pro

ntEven though it looks like the grilles may hide stereo speakers one is for a speaker and the other for a mic. The microUSB port is in the center.

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ntCheck out the full review over on ZDNet Smartphones & Cell Phones blog.

Hands-on with the BEST Windows Phone 7 device; the Dell Venue Pro

Top of the Dell Venue Pro

Top of the Dell Venue Pro

ntThe power button and 3.5mm headset jack are found on the top. Soft touch material coats the entire top too.

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ntCheck out the full review over on ZDNet Smartphones & Cell Phones blog.

Hands-on with the BEST Windows Phone 7 device; the Dell Venue Pro

Lower back of the Dell Venue Pro

Lower back of the Dell Venue Pro

ntThe Windows Phone logo is also on the back of the Dell Venue Pro.

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ntCheck out the full review over on ZDNet Smartphones & Cell Phones blog.

Hands-on with the BEST Windows Phone 7 device; the Dell Venue Pro

Upper right side of the Dell Venue Pro

Upper right side of the Dell Venue Pro

ntThe volume controls are found on the top of the right side.

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ntCheck out the full review over on ZDNet Smartphones & Cell Phones blog.

Hands-on with the BEST Windows Phone 7 device; the Dell Venue Pro

HD7 and Venue Pro in hand

HD7 and Venue Pro in hand

ntThis photo shows the HD7 and Venue Pro turned on and in hand.

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Hands-on with the BEST Windows Phone 7 device; the Dell Venue Pro

Venue Pro on top of HD7

Venue Pro on top of HD7

ntThe Dell Venue Pro is a bit thicker than the HD7.

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ntCheck out the full review over on ZDNet Smartphones & Cell Phones blog.

Hands-on with the BEST Windows Phone 7 device; the Dell Venue Pro

microSD card slot on the Dell Venue Pro

microSD card slot on the Dell Venue Pro

ntThe microSD card is easily accessible above the SIM card slot. Be aware that replacing it may void your warranty.

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Hands-on with the BEST Windows Phone 7 device; the Dell Venue Pro

Holding a Venue Pro in closed position

Holding a Venue Pro in closed position

ntThe lock screen and Venue Pro in hand.

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Hands-on with the BEST Windows Phone 7 device; the Dell Venue Pro

Dell Venue Pro with display slid up

Dell Venue Pro with display slid up

ntThe Venue Pro is quite long when the display is slid up to reveal the keyboard.

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Hands-on with the BEST Windows Phone 7 device; the Dell Venue Pro

Dell Venue Pro display

Dell Venue Pro display

ntThe Dell Venue Pro has a fabulous 4.1 inch AMOLED display.

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ntCheck out the full review over on ZDNet Smartphones & Cell Phones blog.

Hands-on with the BEST Windows Phone 7 device; the Dell Venue Pro

Lower front of the Dell Venue Pro

Lower front of the Dell Venue Pro

ntThe three required WP7 buttons are on the bottom with a soft touch bar below the display.

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Hands-on with the BEST Windows Phone 7 device; the Dell Venue Pro

Back with display slid up

Back with display slid up

ntWith the display slid up you can see the gold on black design elements.

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Hands-on with the BEST Windows Phone 7 device; the Dell Venue Pro

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Hands-on with the BEST Windows Phone 7 device; the Dell Venue Pro

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