Acer ICONIA Tablet A100: 7-inch Tablet Worth Looking At
The Acer ICONIA A501 Tablet has been reaping good and bad reviews. First off, its price range is more affordable compared to other tablets sporting similar features. On the other hand, some specifications like its battery life could do with some improvement.
Before buying an Acer ICONIA A501 tablet, ask yourself if you want the 7-inch gadget or if you’ll need a device with a slightly larger screen. If you have decided that 7 inches is the way to go, read on for a review of the Acer A100.
Let’s deal with performance first before the aesthetic design of the A100. Using this Acer ICONIA Tablet is a snap. The 7-inch gadget comes equipped with Android 3.2. You’ll see that reaction time is commendable whether you are taking photos with the camera, using some applications, or perusing the galleries. On the other hand, it looks as if resolution could do better. Colors on the screen do not look as vibrant as when seen through your own eyes.
On other features, the Acer ICONIA A501 also comes with 1 GB RAM. Not only that, it also boasts of Nvidia Tegra dual core processors. Of course, no tablet will be complete without WiFi, and Acer has made sure that the A100 carries this feature, too. As for those dependent on Bluetooth, rejoice and be merry for the Acer ICONIA 7-inch tablet also supports this feature.
If it’s GPS you’re looking for, look no more as the Acer ICONIA Tablet A100 has this and a digital compass, too! That also goes without saying that it’s got an excellent accelerometer. As for the home button, it’s easily accessible and quick to bring you to the home screen if you need to do so. On a less positive note, you could end up in the home screen button when taking photos. So watch out for that home button!
Another thing that puts us off with the Iconia Tablet A100 is that the Twisted Nematic (TN) display used sort of makes viewing a lot narrower. It could have been better if Acer used IPS screens for this gadget, too.
As for aesthetics, the Acer Iconia Tablet A501 is not bad to look at. It has sloped edges that makes for a comfortable feeling when holding the Acer gadget. On the other hand, the texture will remind you of holding plastic. Other than that, everything seems to be A-Okay.
Somewhere along the bottom part of the gadget, you will find several ports for the adapter, connecting dock, usb, and hdmi. At the side, there are also slots for headphones and mic. Other ports or knobs to be found are the lock switch, which you can use to lock the screen from turning; volume knobs; and it also has a space for a microSD card.
As for the finish, the Acer ICONIA Tablet A501 comes with a glossy black finish. Expect fingerprint marks all over the front. The back portion, however, comes in a gray and silver combo that sports the Acer logo.
Overall, the ICONIA A501 is one of the best 7-inch tablets available. The price is worth what you’re getting for. However, you can also opt for larger-sized tablets that could go for a more affordable price.