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July 2014
(75%)
256 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(79%)
698 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
Affordable cost
Great battery life
Same platform performance as the competition
Display looks good in normal light
Wide screen format and resolution great for watching 720p HD movies
NVIDIA Tegra 2 Dual-core Processor gives good performance
Micro-SD card slot for expanding storage
Has ports for adding USB accessories like a keybo
It actually is quite durable
The build quality is nice
It is receiving plenty of updates
It has a good price tag
Readily Available
Better Than Expected Speakers
Full Sized USB Host Port
Decent styling
Fast processor...
1GHz NVIDIA Tegra 2 Dual Core Mobile Processor
NVIDIA GeForce graphics
Micro HDMI
Full-size USB 2.0 port
Attractive
Solid materials
Plenty of ports
Relatively low price
Att
Fast and wellpolished device
Great Display
Flash support available
Fullsized USB
Good-looking
Brushed-metal design
Excellent audio quality
Easy media sharing and streaming
Full-size USB port
Inexpensive. Zippy Tegra 2 processor. Highres screen. Solid connectivity options with USB
HDMI ports. Good mediaspecific
Inexpensive. Zippy Tegra 2 processor. High-res screen. Solid connectivity options with USB
HDMI ports. Good media-specific
Software customizations are helpful
USB host port and microSD card slot
Surprisingly good LCD screen and speakersSpeedy Tegra 2 chipFull-size USB port for expanded connectivity
Crisp
Bright display
Commendable Dolby sound quality
Costs less than $500
The Acer Iconia Tab offers Android Honeycomb (upgradable to Android 4.0) on a 10.1-inch screen along with GPS
Front and rear cameras
Adobe Flash compatibility
Full-size USB host port
HDMI output
And a reasonable price
450 price is best in class
Great Dolby sound
Nice feel for a 10.1-inch tablet
Best port selection we've seen on a tablet
Speedy performance
Great-sounding speakers
Robust Windows sync app
Quiet operation
Bright high contrast display
Good case quality
HDMI
Docking station
Relatively good battery life
The editors didn't like
A bit of a cheap feeling
Extremely muddy looking 720p videos
Many crashes with the web browser
Too few Honeycomb tablet apps
Battery life shorter than the iPad
Honeycomb OS is buggy and unstable
Housing for SD card feels flimsy
Power charger bulky and not USB based
Can't use USB port for charging yet
Display not bright enough in direct light
Sometimes the plastic bezel is a bit too plastic feeling
Conclusions & Final Thoughts
For me it is a toss-up between this and an ASUS on which to get. They are both nice (I have yet to review an Asus
My opinion could change). They both have a good pric
Heavier Than Many Other 10inch Tablets
Below Average Battery Life
Extra Software Included That Is Redundant
Heavy
Honeycomb not to all tastes
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Adobe Flash isn't preinstalled (Update
It is pushed to tablets via an update available as of 7/8/2011)
Limited to 720p output via HDMI until an update is released (Update is available as of 7/8/2011)
Can't play 1080p video
Mass and dimensions
Below average photograph quality
Heavier than other 10-inch tablets
Poor camera placement
Comparatively large and heavy. No 3G or 4G options. Frontfacing camera isn't optimally angled. Honeycomb isn't yet a mature app platform.
Comparatively large and heavy. No 3G or 4G options. Front-facing camera isn't optimally angled. Honeycomb isn't yet a mature app platform.
Fine touchscreen grid is bothersome on display
Heavier and bulkier than other other tablets
Sub-par battery lifePoor cameras and minor build issuesVery little native software available
Less battery life than other tablets
Mediocre camera quality
Slightly thicker than other Honeycomb tablets
The Iconia Tab is thick
And one of the heaviest consumer tablets we've seen. Some locally stored HD video files wouldn't play properly
Abstract: The year of the tablet continues, and every major manufacturer—and many smaller parties as well—are keen to get their cut of the pie. As their entrant into the tablet market, Acer is announcing their Iconia Tab A500. We posted a short overview of th...
Best port selection we've seen on a tablet, Speedy performance, Great-sounding speakers, Robust Windows sync app
Mediocre battery life, Google Voice not supported yet, Finicky Clear.fi utility
This Honeycomb tablet holds its own with plenty of features. If good connectivity and audio matter most, it's a smart choice. ...
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Published: 2011-02-16, Author: Mat , review by: recombu.com
Abstract: The Acer Iconia Tab A500 joins the Iconia Smart and is Acer's first entry into the competitive Android tablet market. It's a 10.1-inch tablet, with multimedia content sharable through its built-in HDMI port to your big-screen TVs and projectorsThe screen ...
Abstract: We hit up NVIDIA's table last night to see what sort of Tegra 2 awesomeness they had in store and lo-and-behold they were showing off the gaming chops of the Acer ICONIA Tab A500. If you didn't hear, the 10" tablet is coming to Verizon's LTE network a...
Using the Iconia Tab is a pleasurable experience. You'll enjoy the ultra-fast Web browsing, gaming, and application toggling. Convenience features like the USB port and SD card slot make it easy to use the tablet as a sharing or content viewing device....
Abstract: A video comparison between the Asus Eee Pad Transformer and the Acer Iconia Tab A500 Android tablets. We look at the hardware, software, video play, Flash performance and more. Be sure to watch our video reviews of both these Android tablets and read our ...
Abstract: In this video review, Ted runs down its features and demonstrates how it can stream content from a home network.Click here to cancel reply »Add your comment below, or trackback from your own site. You can also subscribe to these comments via RSS.Be nice. ...
Abstract: The 10.1in Acer Iconia Tab A500 feels just like the original iPad. Big! Its beautiful brushed aluminium case is 1.13mm thick and its weight of 730 grams is 230g heavier than the new iPad 2. But this Android Honeycomb–powered device manages to look go...
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Published: 2011-06-29, Author: Nic , review by: itnews.com.au
Abstract: For the purpose of this test, iTnews' sister publication PC & Tech Authority looked at the 16GB, Wi-Fi only model.In pictures: Hands-on with Acer Iconia dual screen touchbookDoes size matter?Of the rather large number of tablets that have crossed the PC&T...
