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Dell Venue 8 7000 focuses on 3D camera

Dell's high-end 8.4-inch tablet rocks a sleek and slim design with a depth-capturing camera in-tow.

Xiomara Blanco
Xiomara Blanco is an associate editor for CNET Reviews. She's a Bay Area native with a knack for tech that makes life easier and more enjoyable. So, don't expect her to review printers anytime soon.
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Welcome to the future of tablet photography

The 8.4-inch Dell Venue 8 7000 is one of the most innovative tablets to come out this year. In addition to its high-end specs, including a super-HD screen and slim design, it packs a depth-capturing camera on the back.

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Aluminum casing

Without knowing they're there, the thin black strip that houses the dual-cameras just looks like an oddly stylish and minimalist design quirk.

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Thinnest ever?

Dell claims that the Venue 8 7000 is the thinnest tablet in the universe, however, when placed next to the Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4, they're virtually identical in width.

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Complete control

You can adjust the focal point and depth-of-field after taking the photo, as well as adjust the colors of the layers in the photograph.

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Measuring measurements

Interior designers can rejoice at the ability to accurately measure dimensions with the simple snap of a photo.

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Front-facing camera and speakers

The front-facing stereo speakers sit next to the selfie-taker. Admittedly, I was too distracted by the 3D camera to pay any mind to the front-facing camera.

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A trifecta of cameras

In addition to the 3D and front-facing camera, there's a regular ol' 8-megapixel rear camera.

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Flush buttons

The Dell Venue 8 7000 houses minimal buttons, limited to the power button and volume rocker. They're almost flush to the tablet's edge and add to its sleek aesthetic.

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Micro-USB port

There's no microSD card expansion slot, so the micro-USB port will come in handy for transferring your files.

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Powerful gallery

All of the photo editing features can be found in the native Gallery app. There's a slight learning curve, but it's easier than mastering Photoshop.

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