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Dell's super-thin, depth-sensing tablet is available now for $400
Remember that 8-inch, super-high-res tablet Dell showed off back in September? You know, the one with the depth-sensing camera? It's OK if you don't, but really, you should give this a second look -- yes, even if you have tablet fatigue. Dell's Venue 8 7000 series goes on sale today, with a starting price of $400, and it's notable for not one, but several reasons. For starters, it's the first with Intel's RealSense camera setup, which in this case includes an 8-megapixel rear camera paired with two 720p ancillary ones. The three sensors work together to shoot different variations of a shot, each with a different area of focus. Basically, then, you can go in after the fact and either sharpen or soften the focus on any part of the photo -- yep, just like on a Lytro camera. Also, because these photographs are actually a composite of three different shots, you can easily apply effects to select parts of the picture. Think: sepia for just the bride and groom, with bright colors in the background. (Don't judge me for my tacky taste, OK?) Lastly, an over-the-air update in the coming months will allow you to actually measure items in the photo with an on-screen ruler.
Engadget Giveaway: win one of two Dell Venue 8 Pro tablets courtesy of Mint!
It's always a good idea to keep track of your finances, but since the holidays tend to open up the cash flow floodgates, having some extra help couldn't hurt. As luck would have it, the personal finance gurus over at Mint are celebrating the app's arrival on Windows 8.1 and Windows Phone 8 by giving away two Dell Venue 8 Pro tablets to a couple of Engadget readers. This 8-inch slate is fully compatible with Mint's free app, making it a great way to monitor account activity, track spending and even get suggestions on how to save more of those hard-earned dollars. So before all that cyber spending blows a hole in your wallet, consider quantifying those expenses with Mint and head on down to the Rafflecopter widget below for your chance to win. Winners - Congratulations to: Mitch M., Lafayette, LA and Carlo C., Las Vegas, NV
