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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
On the looks and efficiency front it is as good as any other Android tablet out there.
Acer's A500 Iconia Tablet has a long way to go before it is on a level footing with the Motorola Xoom or the Toshiba Honeycomb Tablet. While it is stylish and functional it needs a software makeover to bring it up to speed.
On the looks and efficiency front it is as good as any other Android tablet out there.
Acer's A500 Iconia Tablet has a long way to go before it is on a level footing with the Motorola Xoom or the Toshiba Honeycomb Tablet. While it is stylish and functional it needs a software makeover to bring it up to speed.
The Iconia Tab is neither a standout device like Apple's iPad or Samsung's 7″ Galaxy Tab, nor a tank of a product like Telstra's T-Touch Tab. It's a modern Honeycomb tablet which sits squarely in the middle of the spectrum. It's got most of what you need...
Abstract: When you think of Android, Acer might not have the brand name clout of the bigger names such as HTC or Samsung, but where they have been strong is in the Netbook sector. Perhaps it is that success that has brought Acer’s first Android Tablet offering ...
Solid performance. Loads of connectivity options including USB and HDMI
Too heavy to hold for long periods. Glossy screen is hard to read outdoors. Average battery life
Though it is packed to the rafters with features and options that are unavailable on the competition, the Acer A500 is too heavy to be used as intended....
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Published: 2011-04-21, Author: Donald , review by: cnet.com.au
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
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
Acer's Iconia Tab offers the features of the Motorola Xoom at iPad-beating prices but weighs in as the heftiest Android tablet yet....
Sturdy and well constructed design, USB and HDMI-out ports, Android Honeycomb 3.0 OS
A little chunky and heavy, Screen difficult to see in sunlight
The Acer Iconia A500 is a little on the chunky side, but potential buyers may be happy to make the sacrifice in return for USB and HDMI-out connectivity...
Abstract: #4 in our 2011 Tablet Countdown.At first glance, Acer’s Iconia tablet appears to be a wee bit chunky, and very solid. A closer look reveals that while it’s thicker and heavier than most tablets, it’s got good reason to be – the Iconia is the most featu...
