[Nexus 7 (2013) General] TheWerewolf:
Well, I have both. So... rather then speculating I can tell you how it actually works.

First off, if you hate Windows 8, then it'll probably be because of Metro. And if you hate Metro, then really - do yourself a favour and stay with Android.

However, let me give you the real reasons FOR and AGAINST switching.

Simplest argument? It's a full Windows system. And while you hate Windows 8 - that's probably because you're trying to use it on a desktop system - which is where it really sucks unless you make as much of the Metro/Start side go away. On an actual tablet, on the other hand, it all works rather well. In fact, on a tablet, the classic desktop is at a serious disadvantage. That being said - it's a full Windows system in a tiiiiny space. 2GB RAM and 32-64GB SSD. You're not going to be running Photoshop 2014 CC on this (although it does work) or do heavy video editing or playing Watch_Dogs on this. You're going to be installing much lighter applications, although amazingly, it does come with a full copy of Office 2013 Home Office and Student version which works rather well.

Contrary to what some people are saying - 32GB actually IS enough space - as long as you remember what you're using this for - it's not a desktop replacement - it's a Nexus 7 replacement. You wouldn't install a lot of 10GB apps on the Nexus - you shouldn't here either. That being said - get the 64GB model. It's not that much more expensive and once you have it you're going to fill that space up with things you *shouldn't* be, simply because it is a full Windows system. Keep in mind, it's a 32bit system. Apps that require a 64 bit system won't work here. Also, it has a microSD slot so you can expand it with up to 128GBs.

The resolution IS lower for the Venue Pro 8 - but... that actually works in your favour because Windows Desktop UI just isn't that easy for most people use with touch. On the other hand, the Venue Pro has an active pen (although you have to buy it separately) and that gives you the precision you need to operate the Windows UI. It also lets you write and draw on the Venue, which you can't do anywhere nearly as well on the Nexus 7.

You will need a keyboard. Trust me. Any small bluetooth keyboard is fine - although Dell's Venue keyboard and case isn't bad. Windows' onscreen keyboard in desktop mode just isn't as good at Android's and you can't replace it easily.

The front and back cameras are pretty much the same as on the Nexus 7. Speakers are good as well.

Unlike the Nexus 7, the Venue Pro lets you attach anything you want to it via the USB port - even hard drives (if they're externally powered). However, it's also the charge port - which means you can't charge it AND run a device. No video out port - you'll need either a Miracast dongle or better, Microsoft's Wireless Display Adapter. With that, you can attach an external monitor or TV to it and actually treat it as a separate monitor... which means you can think of it as a second monitor and stay on your Venue Pro at the same time. Great for presentations.

Then there's the missing stuff. No GPS. If you use your Nexus 7 for navigation, the Dell won't cut it. No LTE. If you have the LTE version of the Nexus 7, you'll miss it.

Now, the tricky part. If you're in desktop mode, you're in a regular Windows desktop. That's how it works. If you're in Metro mode, though - you're in an environment that's much more like Android - and is in some ways more advanced - but.. and this is a big one - the selection of apps is far, far smaller. Worse, Google *hates* Microsoft, so they don't even offer many of the apps we take for granted in Metro as apps. However, if you install Chrome and set it to Metro mode - you get an environment that's uncannily like a light weight version of ChromeOS and you can get access to more of the regular Google apps - but they're going to be the Web versions of them and as we all know - the Web versions suck compared to the Android App versions. Most of the more common apps are available for Windows Metro though... but there are a lot missing too.

So.. should you switch? Well, I do have both and I'll be honest - I still use my Nexus 7 (2013) LTE. Why? Well, it comes down to this: Android OS was designed for 'lightweight' apps and it has a huge library of them. Windows desktop was designed for keyboards and mice. Windows Metro was designed for tablets. But there are so many missing apps and without a GPS, it's useless as a nav tool. The lack of an LTE version (well, in North America - I gather there is one in the UK - the device itself has a place where the SIM would go if it were an LTE device) means I still need to tether it to my phone which is clumsy.

I use the Dell for special purposes because I'm a developer and can write quick apps to run on it that would be much, much harder on Android or iOS.

Hope this helps.