The arrival of this tablet was expected, and today is when its landing on the market has been confirmed. The Acer Iconia A1 It is a reality and, therefore, this model with a 7,9-inch screen that comes to compete with models like Nexus 7 it is put into play to compete head to head with anyone.
7,9-inch display: 4:3 format and IPS
The panel of your screen is interesting, since it has technology IPS and has a resolution of 1.024 x 768. It doesn't place this model among the best on the market, without a doubt, but it's more than enough to be sure that it will offer good images. As for autonomy, Hacer indicates that this is 7 hours long. without recharging, which is another reliable brand. By the way, its viewing angle is 170 º.
In addition to the intermediate size of 7,9 inches, its aspect ratio 4:3 favors reading websites, ebooks and documents, an approach similar to that of other compact reference tabletsThe density is around 162 dpi, sufficient for everyday use, with LED backlighting and good color reproduction thanks to the IPS panel.
Performance and hardware
As for the processor, it has not been officially indicated in the specific model (it is MediaTek, that's for sure), but it is confirmed that it is a quad-core SoC that operates at a frequency of 1,2 GHz. Therefore performance should not be an issue. As for the RAM, the one included is 1 GB, so the bells cannot be thrown on the fly, but neither can they “ring the dead”.
In technical sheets and trade lists it is common to see the MediaTek MT8125 (Cortex-A9) next to PowerVR GPU SGX544, a balanced set to move 4.2 Android Jelly Bean and popular apps, browsing, and HD multimedia. It's not a machine for demanding games, but it handles general tasks reliably if memory is managed well.
The storage of the Acer Iconia A1 is well resolved, as it is offered 8 or 16 GB inside and, additionally, it is possible to use cards microSD Up to 32 GBIt's hard for a home user to demand much more in their daily life (or when traveling). There are also references to higher-capacity variants in some markets, as long as they retain the expansion slot.
Full on connections
Here they have bet well on the Acer Iconia A1, since WiFi adapters are offered and Bluetooth 4.0 inside and, in addition, the usual connectivity USB 2.0, GPS and the addition that makes it something different: microHDMI. This can be used to directly connect the tablet to televisions and monitor with a cable for this purpose.
Expanding on this section, the WiFi radio operates in 802.11 b / g / n, maintains 3,5 mm jack for audio and there is a version with 3G In certain countries, for those who need mobile data. The microHDMI output allows screen mirroring and video streaming. 1080p on monitors and TVs, turning the tablet into a simple multimedia center.
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Design, weight and cameras
Regarding its design, in the presentation the Acer Iconia A1 has been seen in white, so it is attractive (hopefully more colors will be added). In addition, its weight is only 408 grams and its thickness is 11,18 millimeters. Its rear camera is 5 megapixels, so it is able to record at 1080p. The operating system is Android 4.2.
Other commercial listings mention figures close to 460 gr and between 10,5 and 11,1 mm in thickness, usual differences due to revisions or variants. The dimensions are around 208 x 145 mm, with a snug-fitting plastic construction and control via three on-screen touch buttons, without physical front keys. It comes with a front-facing camera. VGA (0,3 MP) for video calls.
Software, autonomy and experience
The system comes with 4.2 Android Jelly Bean practically clean, including utilities such as Acer Cloud, a file and app manager from Google like Chrome, gmail, Maps, YouTube o Google NowThe battery offers about 7 hours long. typical use; according to product sheets the capacity may vary between 3.250 and 4.960 mAh in different reviews, always with adequate time for video sessions, browsing, and social media.
Price, versions and availability
The prices are $ 169 and $ 111,99 for the 8GB and 16GB models respectively (€105 and €125), so they offer an attractive price, and their market launch is expected in June. These are compelling models, so we'll have to keep an eye on them.
For additional reference, an approximate price of €169 for 8 GB and the possibility of variants 16 / 32 GB and model 3G for a higher cost, with staggered availability by region and channel. Figures may vary with promotions and distributors, but the focus remains the same: a compact tablet, very competitively priced, and with welcome extras like the launch microHDMI and the slot microSD.
Anyone looking for a 7,9-inch tablet that is comfortable for reading and browsing, with full connectivity and correct performance for everyday tasks, will find it in the Acer Iconia A1 a sensible alternative within the cheap tablets, with the added benefit of the 4:3 format and a price-performance ratio that is hard to ignore.
