I would also make sure the VP8 is relatively close to the Rocketfish (5 feet). I almost returned the Rocketfish until I doscovered this. If I try to use 5ghz for both, the VP8 connects, shows the screen and then immediately disconnects. I also cannot get my VP8 to connect and stay connected unless my network connection is using the 2.4 band and the Miracast second screen is using the 5ghz band. Dell's site has all the details and MS has details on the Windows update snafu. (Keep doing Windows updates until it shows no more updates.) It may also be important to install the Dell updates in the correct sequence (chipset, TXE, WiFi). Unfortunately you'll have to remove the updates and then do Winodows updates a couple times to correct the issue.

Microsoft released an update out of sequence that caused issues but they have corrected it now. I do know that until the VP8 is current with all updated drivers, at least BIOS A03 and all Winodws updates, its Miracast support is spotty and buggy. Whether or not this matters, I don't know. I have a Rocketfish unit that was able to receive the firmware upgrade and I did upgrade it. yes, with Windows 8.1), works with the Rocketfish Miracast adapter. The Dell Venue 11 Pro comes with a user replaceable battery, so for those on the road for a long time - over the 10 hours that Dell thinks this tablet will last - you'll be able to swap out the battery and keep going.The Dell Venue Pro 8 (VP8. When it comes to storage, you'll be well served with up to 256GB, as well as option SD card expansion. The Dell Venue 11 Pro comes with a 10.8-inch 1920 x 1080 IPS display, but you get lots of options for power, running from Intel Atom Bay Trail all the way up to Intel's fourth-gen 'Haswell' Core i5. If you're looking for something larger, perhaps as a notebook replacement, then the Dell Venue 11 Pro is pitched as just that, looking to rival models like the Surface Pro 2. READ: Dell Venue 8 Pro pictures and hands-on We've already had the chance to play with the Dell Venue Pro 8, so be sure to check out our first impressions. There will be plenty of connectivity on offer, with HSPA+ an optional extra on top of the normal Wi-Fi. IPhone 13 range reviewed, Surface devices and more - Pocket-lint Podcast 122

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