Acer ICONIA A500
Presentation
Before the advent of cell phones, most of the pills to catch up with Apple iPad to beat them all and this is a smartphone operating system. Now in its second generation, the iPad 2 is likely to face strong competition from the like Motorola, Acer, Samsung, HTC, Dell and other manufacturers to adopt Google Mobile Tablet OS specific.
This can be Acer Iconia A500, the pill hit India first cell. Can you take a bite of the Big Apple?
Hardware
10-inch A500 seems to be very thick to 13.3 mm above the sub-frame IPad mm 10 2. Interestingly, the original iPhone was 13.4 mm thick. So the competition is still trying to imitate the original iPhone, but the new version sets a new standard for pure form factor.
Naturally, for the iPad 2 devices are bulky and feels heavy. It is a challenge for use in reading. You can also find the adjuster down very often, due to the factor.
However, for the first generation of devices, good quality and good looks with matte metallic finish.
In terms of connectivity, the device has a power switch, headphone jack and a mini-HDMI port on the left panel. Homes for the right to collect micro-USB port and a total size of the USB 2.0 port. Note that the device is charged through the charging port not micro-USB port. Top of the device has a micro SD card slot is covered with a volume control and lock the screen orientation, while in the bottom of the device has a dock connector Acer owners. All the buttons feel logically organized and easy to use.
The rear panel houses a 5 megapixel camera with autofocus and LED flash as opposed to only 2 megapixels for video chat.
The screen is a 10.1 inch LED backlit 1280 × 800.
Under the hood, the device is powered by a 1GHz dual-core processor NVIDIA Tegra 2 with 1 GB of RAM. Review unit we received was only Wi-Fi, 3G, but the version that is expected to launch as well.
A500 has 16 GB of internal memory and 32 GB can be added using a micro SD.
In general, hardware devices, which seems, on equal footing with other offers available in your world market as the Motorola Xoom.
Android Honeycomb
Previous pills, like the Samsung Galaxy laying of the first generation of smart phones running Android. Cell was built from scratch, taking into account, the pill, which means you can not only enjoy the big screen, but the computing power of a tablet as well.
If you already have Android devices and are used for the operating system, you will be on familiar ground. Although, as the operating system is installed on the screen of a smartphone, there is a learning curve, especially with some specific widgets.
By tradition, Android, there are five customizable home screens. However, compared with a standard four physical buttons found on a smartphone Android - home, menu, back and research. Instead, he turned to the home and menu buttons are displayed at all times in the lower left corner of the notification bar. No matter what the application is open.
Another visual element that remains unchanged on the screen in the lower right corner. This time, the battery, and the Wi-Fi. This area also serves as a notification area. No matter if you play a game or run the application. If you receive emails, messages, software updates, or any other form of notification will appear here. Phone notification system is much better than that seen on the iPad.
Customize the home screen a lot of fun. But if you're used to the simplicity of iPad, you can find a little frustrating. Ability to customize the main screen is divided into widgets, applications, shortcuts, wallpapers and more. Only unique aspect is that the widgets, that looks really great. You may have your bookmarks web Gmail, calendar of events, market updates, etc. on a screen. Check configuration of widgets, really gives you a wide range of devices and the convenience of having all your data on a screen flash.
The overall performance of the operating system is great, but there are times when it feels buggy. There was a time when the start button would be unfair to answer until you restart the device. Although these problems are not fundamental, which can be solved by simply updating.
Recently, at an event I / S, Google introduced a honeycomb update (version 3.1). One advantage of this update is to improve the widgets on the device. Update 3.1 allows widgets to be non-standard sizes.
While this update is limited to Motorola Xoom, we can expect from other mobile devices in the near future.
Cameras
The rear panel houses a 5 megapixel camera with autofocus and LED flash as opposed to only 2 megapixels. Application of the camera has been optimized to take advantage of a 10.1-inch screen. Commands such as zoom, flash, white balance, color effects, mode and other parameters on the right side of the screen. The location of the control room is unique and looks very cool. This gives you more control over the images, click the iPad 2, but they miss the physical camera button.
The camera quality is pretty standard and can be compared with the camera, which is in your phone. However, image quality is much better than iPad 2 cameras.
The front camera works well, especially with Google video chat. You can rotate the camera back if you want to show something specific to the person you are communicating. It works the same way that Apple's face time with the only difference is that Google video chat can take place between the two machines that support team time video chat Google Face contrary, it is limited to products of Apple.
Games and multimedia
Acer Iconia A500 games look absolutely beautiful. The machine came preloaded with NFS Shift, allows Golf HD and Hero of Sparta HD. Need For Speed HD looked very good, Hero of Sparta was selected. Angry Bird River, was also excellent in the 10-inch screen. Although there are not many games available for a specific device mobile tablets, smartphones scale modern games very well on the screen of 10.1 inches.
The game, which is recommended to download the Fruit Ninja cell. This is a paid application and is different from his cousin, only smartphones that combines Multi-Touch, which is really cool.
Integrated multimedia features are good. Applications of photos, video and music have an interface that uses a 10.1-inch screen. Audio was good enough for the tablet. Stereo speakers are a great help and sound much better than the iPhone 2.
Flexible video was a bit disappointing, because he refused to name any other format, except for MP4. MP4 video 720p has done very well in this device.
On the positive side, and specific comments in India, USB key, compatible with the Internet in the near future. Acer has confirmed that you can connect to your office or Tata Photon key for tablets to access the Internet. This feature is not available in the box and users will have to wait for updates before taking advantage of this feature. In this case, you can use your current keys to connect to the Internet without the need for the 3G version of the device.
The update was mobile above 3.1 also allows you to connect gaming devices through a USB port for playing more convenient for the hard core of veterans. No word on when we hit the A500 upgrade.
The browser on the tablet has chrome experience for him. Tabbed browsing is great on the shelf. Add flare and you have a browser that can give Apple's Safari a run for their money.
Applications
There are a number of mobile-specific applications on the device, but those who need a special mention YouTube and Gmail applications.
YouTube has a mosaic-based view, which is a matrix very similar to printing. 3D interface is intuitive and covers the entire screen. Browse tab also has been optimized for use on the platform. The videos play smoothly and navigation options is large and easy to use, unlike other Windows-based tablets is difficult.
Gmail app has been optimized to display tablet. This is more like Microsoft Outlook mail with labels in the left column of the list, and details in the right pane. Extremely intuitive and easy to use. But that's where the lack of weight begins again - that can not be used for e-mail for a long time due to the weight of the device.
Another great Cellular There are not many specific applications on the App Store. However, the mobile versions of applications to scale well enough on the shelf. There are a few shots, as some images may appear pixelated, stretched or out of proportion. Some text alignment, too, but scalability may seem in general is commendable.
Case
Acer has two inches of consolidating in the case of the A500. Gone are the clever cover greatness, but it is useful to protect the device. Case also doubles as a support device in a horizontal position. And the best part is it's free.
Verdict
As the first pill to hit the mobile phone A500 Acer India is good. The device is a few thousand rupees cheaper than the 16 GB Wi-Fi only iPad 2. If you are looking for another experience IPAD can be seen in the A500. But if you're in the market for sleek Android-based tablet, you can keep-up the Samsung Galaxy Tab hit India.
Results: A500 iPad 2 qualify as murderer? No.
However, there is an interesting promise as a means of internet USB key is ideal for the Indian market.
Device and operating system is not perfect. However, the early cellular India is a very good start.
The reference yield:
Quadrant (the highest score is better) - 2000.
Reference system (the higher the score the better) -
Total: 3549
Memory: 729
Integer CPU: 1140
Float Processor: 1029
2D graphics: 130
3D Graphics: 175
Database IO: 75
SD-card write (11.1MB / s) 111
SD-card as follows: (16.0MB / s) 160
Optimus 2X LG and Motorola Xoom scored better than this, but only slightly.
Benchmark Pi (the highest score is better): 518
Linpack (the higher the score the better): MFLOPS: 41 959, time: 2.0 s, Norm Res: 5.68
Smart Bank 2011 (a higher score is better):
Performance Index: 3230
Game Index: 2530
Motorola Xoom: 4196 and 2542
LG Optimus 2X: 3777 and 2946
A:
Good build quality
Mini HDMI
USB support for Internet Key
Tablet OS specific
Showing a good and healthy
Before the advent of cell phones, most of the pills to catch up with Apple iPad to beat them all and this is a smartphone operating system. Now in its second generation, the iPad 2 is likely to face strong competition from the like Motorola, Acer, Samsung, HTC, Dell and other manufacturers to adopt Google Mobile Tablet OS specific.
This can be Acer Iconia A500, the pill hit India first cell. Can you take a bite of the Big Apple?
Hardware
10-inch A500 seems to be very thick to 13.3 mm above the sub-frame IPad mm 10 2. Interestingly, the original iPhone was 13.4 mm thick. So the competition is still trying to imitate the original iPhone, but the new version sets a new standard for pure form factor.
Naturally, for the iPad 2 devices are bulky and feels heavy. It is a challenge for use in reading. You can also find the adjuster down very often, due to the factor.
However, for the first generation of devices, good quality and good looks with matte metallic finish.
In terms of connectivity, the device has a power switch, headphone jack and a mini-HDMI port on the left panel. Homes for the right to collect micro-USB port and a total size of the USB 2.0 port. Note that the device is charged through the charging port not micro-USB port. Top of the device has a micro SD card slot is covered with a volume control and lock the screen orientation, while in the bottom of the device has a dock connector Acer owners. All the buttons feel logically organized and easy to use.
The rear panel houses a 5 megapixel camera with autofocus and LED flash as opposed to only 2 megapixels for video chat.
The screen is a 10.1 inch LED backlit 1280 × 800.
Under the hood, the device is powered by a 1GHz dual-core processor NVIDIA Tegra 2 with 1 GB of RAM. Review unit we received was only Wi-Fi, 3G, but the version that is expected to launch as well.
A500 has 16 GB of internal memory and 32 GB can be added using a micro SD.
In general, hardware devices, which seems, on equal footing with other offers available in your world market as the Motorola Xoom.
Android Honeycomb
Previous pills, like the Samsung Galaxy laying of the first generation of smart phones running Android. Cell was built from scratch, taking into account, the pill, which means you can not only enjoy the big screen, but the computing power of a tablet as well.
If you already have Android devices and are used for the operating system, you will be on familiar ground. Although, as the operating system is installed on the screen of a smartphone, there is a learning curve, especially with some specific widgets.
By tradition, Android, there are five customizable home screens. However, compared with a standard four physical buttons found on a smartphone Android - home, menu, back and research. Instead, he turned to the home and menu buttons are displayed at all times in the lower left corner of the notification bar. No matter what the application is open.
Another visual element that remains unchanged on the screen in the lower right corner. This time, the battery, and the Wi-Fi. This area also serves as a notification area. No matter if you play a game or run the application. If you receive emails, messages, software updates, or any other form of notification will appear here. Phone notification system is much better than that seen on the iPad.
Customize the home screen a lot of fun. But if you're used to the simplicity of iPad, you can find a little frustrating. Ability to customize the main screen is divided into widgets, applications, shortcuts, wallpapers and more. Only unique aspect is that the widgets, that looks really great. You may have your bookmarks web Gmail, calendar of events, market updates, etc. on a screen. Check configuration of widgets, really gives you a wide range of devices and the convenience of having all your data on a screen flash.
The overall performance of the operating system is great, but there are times when it feels buggy. There was a time when the start button would be unfair to answer until you restart the device. Although these problems are not fundamental, which can be solved by simply updating.
Recently, at an event I / S, Google introduced a honeycomb update (version 3.1). One advantage of this update is to improve the widgets on the device. Update 3.1 allows widgets to be non-standard sizes.
While this update is limited to Motorola Xoom, we can expect from other mobile devices in the near future.
Cameras
The rear panel houses a 5 megapixel camera with autofocus and LED flash as opposed to only 2 megapixels. Application of the camera has been optimized to take advantage of a 10.1-inch screen. Commands such as zoom, flash, white balance, color effects, mode and other parameters on the right side of the screen. The location of the control room is unique and looks very cool. This gives you more control over the images, click the iPad 2, but they miss the physical camera button.
The camera quality is pretty standard and can be compared with the camera, which is in your phone. However, image quality is much better than iPad 2 cameras.
The front camera works well, especially with Google video chat. You can rotate the camera back if you want to show something specific to the person you are communicating. It works the same way that Apple's face time with the only difference is that Google video chat can take place between the two machines that support team time video chat Google Face contrary, it is limited to products of Apple.
Games and multimedia
Acer Iconia A500 games look absolutely beautiful. The machine came preloaded with NFS Shift, allows Golf HD and Hero of Sparta HD. Need For Speed HD looked very good, Hero of Sparta was selected. Angry Bird River, was also excellent in the 10-inch screen. Although there are not many games available for a specific device mobile tablets, smartphones scale modern games very well on the screen of 10.1 inches.
The game, which is recommended to download the Fruit Ninja cell. This is a paid application and is different from his cousin, only smartphones that combines Multi-Touch, which is really cool.
Integrated multimedia features are good. Applications of photos, video and music have an interface that uses a 10.1-inch screen. Audio was good enough for the tablet. Stereo speakers are a great help and sound much better than the iPhone 2.
Flexible video was a bit disappointing, because he refused to name any other format, except for MP4. MP4 video 720p has done very well in this device.
On the positive side, and specific comments in India, USB key, compatible with the Internet in the near future. Acer has confirmed that you can connect to your office or Tata Photon key for tablets to access the Internet. This feature is not available in the box and users will have to wait for updates before taking advantage of this feature. In this case, you can use your current keys to connect to the Internet without the need for the 3G version of the device.
The update was mobile above 3.1 also allows you to connect gaming devices through a USB port for playing more convenient for the hard core of veterans. No word on when we hit the A500 upgrade.
The browser on the tablet has chrome experience for him. Tabbed browsing is great on the shelf. Add flare and you have a browser that can give Apple's Safari a run for their money.
Applications
There are a number of mobile-specific applications on the device, but those who need a special mention YouTube and Gmail applications.
YouTube has a mosaic-based view, which is a matrix very similar to printing. 3D interface is intuitive and covers the entire screen. Browse tab also has been optimized for use on the platform. The videos play smoothly and navigation options is large and easy to use, unlike other Windows-based tablets is difficult.
Gmail app has been optimized to display tablet. This is more like Microsoft Outlook mail with labels in the left column of the list, and details in the right pane. Extremely intuitive and easy to use. But that's where the lack of weight begins again - that can not be used for e-mail for a long time due to the weight of the device.
Another great Cellular There are not many specific applications on the App Store. However, the mobile versions of applications to scale well enough on the shelf. There are a few shots, as some images may appear pixelated, stretched or out of proportion. Some text alignment, too, but scalability may seem in general is commendable.
Case
Acer has two inches of consolidating in the case of the A500. Gone are the clever cover greatness, but it is useful to protect the device. Case also doubles as a support device in a horizontal position. And the best part is it's free.
Verdict
As the first pill to hit the mobile phone A500 Acer India is good. The device is a few thousand rupees cheaper than the 16 GB Wi-Fi only iPad 2. If you are looking for another experience IPAD can be seen in the A500. But if you're in the market for sleek Android-based tablet, you can keep-up the Samsung Galaxy Tab hit India.
Results: A500 iPad 2 qualify as murderer? No.
However, there is an interesting promise as a means of internet USB key is ideal for the Indian market.
Device and operating system is not perfect. However, the early cellular India is a very good start.
The reference yield:
Quadrant (the highest score is better) - 2000.
Reference system (the higher the score the better) -
Total: 3549
Memory: 729
Integer CPU: 1140
Float Processor: 1029
2D graphics: 130
3D Graphics: 175
Database IO: 75
SD-card write (11.1MB / s) 111
SD-card as follows: (16.0MB / s) 160
Optimus 2X LG and Motorola Xoom scored better than this, but only slightly.
Benchmark Pi (the highest score is better): 518
Linpack (the higher the score the better): MFLOPS: 41 959, time: 2.0 s, Norm Res: 5.68
Smart Bank 2011 (a higher score is better):
Performance Index: 3230
Game Index: 2530
Motorola Xoom: 4196 and 2542
LG Optimus 2X: 3777 and 2946
A:
Good build quality
Mini HDMI
USB support for Internet Key
Tablet OS specific
Showing a good and healthy
