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Acer's Iconia Tab A500 is considered an underdog in the Android tablet fight. We go over why it still a worthy contender and explain how to get USB support without rooting. Also, we get to take Honeycomb 3.1 for a test drive on this mobile device. Ther...
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3g.co.uk Updated:
2011-07-31 01:02:10
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All in all, we think the Acer Iconia Tab A500 has plenty to offer, and will improve as the Honeycomb apps offering improves. We would have liked to see a longer battery life, and a slightly less weighty device, but they’re not huge issues, especiall...
Good looks; speedy processor...
Weighty; not all will like Honeycomb; battery life average...
A good looking tablet and the best Android device we've seen from Acer, the Tab A500 offers a decent alternative to the Motorola Xoom...
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Android tablets come in waves. First there were the budget models, which lapped around our ankles, too often chilling us to the bone with their penny-pinching compromises. Now it's the turn of their expensive cousins, like the Acer Iconia A500 and Asus Ee...
Nice screen, Honeycomb OS, 32GB internal memory...
Uninspiring design...
The Acer Iconia A500 features a 10.1in screen with a capacitive touch layer – just like the Asus Eee Pad Transformer and Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1. This size has become the standard for Android Honeycomb tablets, and it's something that's unlikely to change...
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computeractive.co.uk Updated:
2011-07-31 01:02:11
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Unlike the Iconia Tab W500 we reviewed last issue the Iconia Tab A500 uses the Android operating system, not Windows. The latest version, Android 3 is designed for tablet computers in ways that previous versions, designed for phones, weren't.The interf...
Fast processor; Android 3 works well; includes GPS and document editor; lots of connections...
Heavy; battery life not so great...
A fast and well-designed tablet computer, though it's a little heavy for our liking...
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The Acer Iconia Tab A500 is Acer’s 10.1-inch Android tablet - as designated by the “A” in it’s product name, unlike the “W” of the W500 tablet that we reviewed previously. At 10.1-inches it faces a number of Honeycomb rivals such as the Asus Eee Pad (...
USB, HDMI, working microSD slot, Honeycomb hasn't been too badly interfered with...
Acer's software additions are largely dismissible and bring little value, design is rather clunky, size, short power lead, poor video support out of the box...
You can’t go too far wrong with the Acer Iconia Tab A500 and it’s certainly worthy of consideration if it fits your budget and you crave that USB port or HDMI. Given how quickly Acer prices tend to drop, it could soon be a bargain too. But the design w...
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itreviews.com Updated:
2011-07-31 01:02:11
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Ever since Apple launched the iPad 2, the race has been on for other tablet manufacturers to come up with a worthy rival to steal some of its thunder. Asus came up with the impressive Eee Pad Transformer, which doubles as tablet and notebook; Motorola...
Fast apps and excellent screen quality...
Extremely heavy and still quite pricey.
Although the Acer Iconia Tab A500 is one of the weightiest tablets on the market - and comes with a heftier price tag than the iPad 2 - it has a powerful processor, fast performance, bright and clear screen and user-friendly app management...
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PC manufacturers clearly haven’t been reading the script. They were supposed to over-hype their forthcoming Android 3.0 tablets as iPad-killers (check!), miss their initial launch dates (check!) and then let us all down by delivering a hunk of poorly d...
Acer has produced a fine product with the Iconia Tab A500. Its performance closely matches that of the Motorola Xoom but it is lighter, offers more connectivity and has a working microSD slot to expand the storage capacity. There was no 3G support in...
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In the contest to replace your laptop – and maybe even your TV – Android 3.0 tablets such as the Motorola Xoom are ganging up on the Apple iPad 2 by sheer quantity. We absolutely thrilled over the Asus Eee Pad Transformer, for example. Now it's time for t...
720p video playback, More rugged than most, Bright screen, Docking station, USB port...
Shorter than average battery life, Short charger cable, Wide bezel, No video rentals, Some minor crashes...
A very good tablet that beats the BlackBerry PlayBook in its performance but sits slightly behind the Motorola Xoom because of its less attractive design...
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zdnet.co.uk Updated:
2011-07-31 01:02:11
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Acer is already up against stiff competition in the Android tablet market, in the shape of the Asus Eee Pad Transformer. Given that the Eee Pad Transformer with a docking keyboard costs roughly the same as the tablet-only Icona Tab A500, we'd probably...
Solid design, Handy screenrotation toggle switch...
Screen is very reflective, Acer's bundled apps are uninspiring, Has little to offer the business user...
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v3.co.uk Updated:
2011-07-31 01:02:11
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Anyone who's used a netbook will know there isn't a lot of diversity in the hardware they're built around. The same is becoming true with Android Honeycomb tablets, which are gradually starting to look similar and boast near-identical specs. The Acer I...
Fast and responsive, well built, runs Honeycomb...
Heavy, expensive...
The Acer Iconia Tab is an impressive piece of equipment. We don't like its heft, but as a functional tablet it's excellent. The problem for Acer is that there's nothing here that makes the Iconia stand out from the crowd...
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Acer's Iconia Tab A500 was just one among many contenders to Apple's tablet crown at Mobile World Congress back in January. Some, such as the much-hyped Motorola Xoom, failed to impress, and even the excellent Asus Eee pad Transformer couldn't manage t...
A decent tablet, but its weight and average display mean there are better options available at this price...
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T3.com Updated:
2011-07-31 01:02:11
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Acer has taken a different approach from most manufacturers to tablets. Instead of putting all it’s money behind one operating system like LG, Samsung and Motorola, it has created two tablets lines within its Iconia range. As a company with a succ...
USB 2.0 port, Fast, Great UI, Good connectivity...
There are better screens on the market, Rather bland design, Limited Honeycomb apps...
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electricpig.co.uk Updated:
2011-07-31 01:02:11
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The Acer Iconia Tab A500 is the third Android Honeycomb tablet we’ve got to grips with here in Blighty. Currently our fave is Asus’ Eee Pad Transformer, thanks to its low price, ace screen and sensible software, but can its Taiwanese arch-rival out...
Great screen and sound...
The chunkiest slate yet...
At more than fifty quid over the Asus Eee Pad Transformer, we can’t help but feel that the Acer Iconia Tab A500 is something of a raw deal. It’s far too heavy and lacks the killer keyboard integration. Of course Asus’ slate is selling out everywhere ri...
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Acer's Iconia Tab A500 is the third Android 3-based tablet in a week to reach the PC Pro office. It's not as radical as the convertible Asus Eee Pad Transformer , but as a straightforward tablet it gives both Asus' offering and the Motorola Xoom a run for...
A competent Android 3 tablet, but just loses out to the Asus Eee Pad Transformer in the value stakes...
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The Acer Iconia Tab A500 is an Android 3.0 tablet with USB and HDMI-out ports. Acer is the latest company to jump aboard the tablet wagon with the Iconia A500 Android tablet. The 10.1in Acer Iconia A500 runs the latest version of Google's Android opera...
The Acer Iconia A500 Android tablet offers many benefits: a sturdy and well constructed design, USB and HDMI-out ports and the attractions of Android Honeycomb 3.0. It's a little chunky and heavy, and the screen is difficult to see in sunlight, but ove...
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While Apple's iOS is found on a solitary phone, Android can be found on tons of devices – so it's perhaps no surprise to see the same strategy in the tablet marketplace.Like the Eee Pad Transformer and the , the Iconia A500 uses Android 3.0. With the O...
Android works well, decent media performance, a bit cheaper than rivals...
But it feels cheaper, too, confusion of apps at times, a tad glitchy...
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The other Tablets I have looked at recently have had v2.2 of the Android system; this offering from Acer has v3.1. So what can this unit offer that the others cannot, so what does this have that the other units do not have in them?...
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hereshow.ca Updated:
2011-11-04 02:13:26
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Acer is just one of many companies playing its hand in the rapidly growing tablet space. But can any tablet actually overtake the Apple iPad for the number one position?...
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...
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#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...
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pcauthority.com.au Updated:
2011-11-04 02:13:26
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Over the past few months, we’ve bene cautiously optimistic about Android tablets, generally saying that while we didn’t mind them, we were definitely waiting for Honeycomb (Android 3.0) to arrive before we got too excited. Well, Honeycomb is here an...
The Acer Iconia A500 is a fast and sleek Honeycomb (Android 3.0) tablet with an impressive array of connectivity options...
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resellernews.co.nz Updated:
2011-11-04 02:13:26
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At first glance, Acer’s Iconia tablet appears to be a wee bit chunky, and very solid. A closer look uncovers that while it is thicker and heavier than most tablets, it has good reason to be – the Iconia is a feature-packed tablet in our round-up, and...
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channelnews.com.au Updated:
2011-11-04 02:13:26
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When JT Wang, Acer's chairman and temporary CEO stood up recently and said that he wanted the Taiwanese Company to be ?more like Apple? and that Acer was a serious competitor in the tablet market I decided to take a look at the new Acer A500 Iconia tab...
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.
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smarthouse.com.au Updated:
2011-11-04 02:13:26
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Oh dear!The Acer device which runs the new Android Honeycomb OS looks very slick on the outside, but under the bonnet it's lacking, especially as Acer sells to an installed base of Windows customers who primarily use Microsoft Outlook and Exchange and...
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.
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The Android attack to the tablet market is clearly set to ignite this year, after months of seeing some cheap non-brand Android-based devices running old versions of the mobile OS.One of the first Android 3.0 Honeycomb devices to be available in New Ze...
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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...
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Acer is the latest company to jump aboard the tablet wagon with the Iconia A500 Android tablet. The 10.1in Acer Iconia A500 runs the latest version of Google's Android operating system, 3.0 Honeycomb, and has a full-sized USB port for storing and tran...
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...
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digitalversus.com Updated:
2013-02-15 01:12:43
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Acer is preparing to switch its Iconia Tab A500 and A100 to Android ICS starting 27 April. Acer Iconia Tab A500 A best-seller and seasoned veteran in the Holy War... Could the Acer Iconia Tab A500 be the 'iPad killer' we've all be waiting for? Find out i...
The screen isn't perfect but it's still very good and highly contrasted, Highquality build and finish, Smooth Android interface with nice additions from Acer, Plenty of connections and good sound output, Good for web browsing and games...
Battery life is OK but could be better, Native multimedia compatibility, Camera is too red or too blue, Honeycomb needs to mature...
Apart from the fact that Honeycomb is still finding its feet, the Acer Iconia A500 is a very good tablet indeed. It doesn't have the best battery life, but its design, hardware and extras compared with most of the competition make it a genuine alternative...
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Acer joins the 10” tablet crowd with its A500 that’s powered by a Tegra 2 chipset while running on Android Honeycomb. In theory it should be a good device, but does reality care to differ? Looks-wise the Acer cannot be faulted thanks to a very solid a...
The Acer Iconia Tab A500 is a solidly built tablet that looks good and performs well thanks to its Tegra 2 processor. A USB port on the side makes for a nice addition, with file transfer now a lot easier – if you download a file management app. It re...
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Looking at the spec sheet, it's a good start for the A500. It has the ubiquitous Nvidia Tegra 2 processor inside and Honeycomb is proving itself a more than capable as an operating system. Acer also tells us that there'll be a free update to the latest ve...
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crowdedbrain.co.uk Updated:
2014-03-19 01:07:50
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Acer are renowned for their budget range of computers and notebooks and there has been many a smartphone we have reviewed in the past that has been inundated by memory zapping applications that slow the device down. However you can't argue that they do pr...
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apcmag.com Updated:
2014-03-20 01:11:48
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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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Here is the Acer Iconia A500 tablet computer running the brand new version of Android, Honeycomb. This version of Android has been optimised for tablet's and it has really shown.The Iconia features an NVIDIA processor, plenty of RAM and plenty of internal...
Fast, lots of RAM, Host USB Port...
Moderate Battery Life, a little heavy, screen terrible in sunlight...
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Acer's Iconia Tab (A500 model) is one of a plethora of tablets slated (see what we did there?) to hit Australia in the middle of 2011.Like a number of its rivals, the tablet features impressive specifications — boasting NVIDIA's Tegra 2 processor, a 10″ s...
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...
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whatmobile.net Updated:
2014-04-04 01:10:42
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What Mobile puts Acer’s 10-inch tablet to the test, to see if Honeycomb 3.1 has made Android a more serious player in the tablet market.When we tested the Motorola XOOM, the first Android 3.0 tablet to enter the market, we thought the Honeycomb operating...
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whattabletpc.com Updated:
2014-05-04 01:18:12
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The Acer Iconia is an exciting tablet PC as it brings a very high-spec'd slate with the latest build of the Android operating system, at an affordable price. The processor is powerful, you get high-spec cameras and a high-resolution responsive touchscreen...
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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...
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thunderbaylive.com Updated:
2014-08-06 01:41:19
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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...
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Product Round-up With Android 4 Ice Cream Sandwich upon us, it's a good time to take stock of the impact - or lack of it - of Android 3 Honeycomb and Nvidia's Tegra 2, the chipset and release of Google’s mobile OS that were hoped would knock the iPad o...
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The new Acer Iconia Tab A500 is one a slew of Android devices aiming to find its niche in a world currently dominated by the Apple iPad 2. What sets the Iconia Tab apart from its competition is primarily its price - cheaper than the iPad 2. That makes it...
The main criticism of Honeycomb we had about all the Android tablets we've seen recently are the limited selection of apps - just over 460 Honeycomb apps - with some popular ones that haven't been optimised such as Facebook and Twitter. Otherwise it's qui...
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gadgetsmagazine.com.ph Updated:
2016-11-26 01:59:24
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I may not be big on tablets, but I do like things that keep me preoccupied, informed, and entertained. The Acer Iconia Tab A500 does just that. Measuring at 260 x 177 x 13.3 mm and weighing at 730g, this machine—with its 10.1-inch, 1280 x 800 TFT LCD scre...
Sleek design, Impressive sound and screen, Battery life...
A bit on the heavy side, Slight creaks and smudges easily...
It may take a strong arm to wield this tablet but for its price, you get considerably more for your money...
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Classy beastPick it up, and you will feel it oozing class and elegance. This is because it's made out of mostly aluminium. It gives the A500 a very sturdy and robust feel that makes it comfortable to use day in and day out. The rounded sides also add to t...
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fhm.com.ph Updated:
2016-11-26 01:59:24
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Hey, what do we have here? It's the Acer Iconia Tab A500! This is actually the first Honeycomb tablet to arrive here in the Philippines this year and we've previously had our short date with it. Well, that was the teaser and this right here is the main co...
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2011 is no doubt the year of the tablet. Even just a year ago, the concept of a tablet was foreign to many consumers. Tablets were seen as bulky and expensive mobile computers used by business professionals for serious work. However, Apple ushered in a ne...
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technoodling.net Updated:
2016-11-26 01:59:24
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One of the first Honeycomb Android tablets available locally, the Acer Iconia Tab A500 is also Acer's first attempt to gain a foothold in the white-hot tablet market. Does the Iconia Tab have what it takes to succeed? Read the Technoodling review of the A...
The Acer Iconia Tab A500′s responsive screen, The USB and HDMI ports and microSD slot (take that, iPad), Its excellent value for money...
The Acer Iconia Tab A500 is a bit on the hefty side, There aren't a whole lot of Honeycombspecific apps just yet, Battery life and camera performance are a few clicks behind the best...
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tbreak.ae Updated:
2016-11-26 01:59:25
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Android based tablets have just started launching in the market, and although we’re not quite at the point of saturation yet, it’s interesting to see another tablet in the Tbreak office. Today I’ll be looking at the 32GB WiFi version of the Acer Iconia...
Feels very snappy, USB interface can allow for easy browsing of photos & songs, Impressive build quality...
Many apps not working in this region, USB implementation handicapped, Colors looked washed out on screen, Too many multimedia browsing apps...
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There's no doubt about it - 2011 will be the year of the tablet. Judging from Apple's first salvo with the Apple iPad 2 and its high demand, it's clear that tablets have become the flavor of the year. But surely, its competitors aren't going to let the Cu...
Feasting on the HoneycombIf you're planning to acquire an Android 3.0 tablet, we say the time is ripe. The Acer Iconia Tab A500 has a few propositions, both good and bad, that's worth considering. For one, the brushed metal finish along its back appeals t...
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There's no doubt about it - 2011 will be the year of the tablet. Judging from Apple's first salvo with the Apple iPad 2 and its high demand, it's clear that tablets have become the flavor of the year. But surely, its competitors aren't going to let the Cu...
Feasting on the HoneycombIf you're planning to acquire an Android 3.0 tablet, we say the time is ripe. The Acer Iconia Tab A500 has a few propositions, both good and bad, that's worth considering. For one, the brushed metal finish along its back appeals t...
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mensxp.com Updated:
2016-11-26 01:59:24
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The 'tablet wars' got intense yet again. Taiwanese electronics giant Acer seems to be taking the tablet business quite seriously. The company has launched its range of five tablets under its flagship brand name - Iconia. Catering to different tastes, the...
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techtree.com Updated:
2016-11-26 01:59:25
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Expert Review MRP: Rs 31,515In the computing world, is known for its good value-for-money laptops. This is what I had in my mind when I first got hold of this -based tablet from the Taiwanese manufacturer. The is a proud member of the elite 10 scr...
Sturdy build; 10.1" screen; Multitasking; Flash-enabled browser; HDMI port; USB OTG; Reasonably priced...
Highly reflective screen; Buggy UI; Quite bulky; Video player lacks Divx Xvid support...
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We had a brief hands-on with Acer’s ICONIA Tab A500 back in May, when they announced it in India. We returned from the conference quite pleased with what we saw. Finally! A worthy competitor to the almighty iPad - we thought. On paper, the A500 is...
The Acer Iconia A500 ended up being a bit of a mixed bag and as an overall experience, we were left wanting more. On paper, it appeared as if the A500 can do no wrong what with a Tegra 2 processor under the hood and 1GB of memory. It does deliver thoug...
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The Acer Iconia Tab A500 has good underlying software coupled with decent hardware. But we think the display can be improved. If not an IPS panel, the least Acer can do is get rid of the blue cast. The connectivity options give it a slight edge over t...
Great feature set, connectivity options, Good, capable UI...
Steep learning curve of UI, Bluish cast to screen...
The Acer Iconia Tab A500 has good underlying software coupled with decent hardware. But we think the display can be improved. If not an IPS panel, the least Acer can do is get rid of the blue cast. The connectivity options give it a slight edge over th...
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stuffmideast.com Updated:
2016-11-26 01:59:25
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With its shiny glass surface, high resolution screen and aluminium back, it's clear which tablet Acer ‘s Iconia A500 wants to be. But standards are already high for Android tablets, and it's going to need to do more than look the part to impress us.Lookin...
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