2 years ago

1.Android 3.2, which will soon turn into 4.0 2.Design, aluminum case 3.3G 4.USB port and mini HDMI output 5.Very good sound 6.Slot for memory expansion 7.Good battery for Internet surfing and games will live for a couple of days 8. Open file system 9. Lots of games and applications

2 years ago

Quality product! :-) I’ve been using it for 4 months, no problems! Good screen, holds charge well, all games from the market work, 3G works great in Moscow, Wi-Fi is stable, USB is full!!! So far everything is good!

2 years ago

Comfortable to hold, Android 3.3. Android market, price compared to different iPads, 3G, the interface does not slow down like on a Samsung Galaxy tab.

2 years ago

good battery, loud music for a tablet,

2 years ago

USB, nice design, touchscreen is no worse than on the galaxy tab 10.1, 3G, Skype with video, a bunch of applications, everything is at a fairly understandable level.

2 years ago

He's cool in almost everything

2 years ago

Compared to other tablets, the big advantage is the built-in HDMI/USB host ports, plus a port for microSDHC cards.

2 years ago

I’ve been using it for almost a year, every day for a long time, it’s never frozen, the sensor works great, Android has never let me down, everything is updated in a timely manner. Many useful functions, a pretty decent camera, good sound. It’s very good that the case is steel, I dropped it twice, but it didn’t matter) )

2 years ago

stable work. I've been using it for over a year and have no complaints. it's important to put good software and compatible programs and there will be no problems. quite a long operating time with proper configuration. It's great to watch movies and cartoons on it.

2 years ago

Fast, almost no bugs (after updating to ICS), the presence of a regular USB (reads both flash drives and portable HDDs, and also understands wireless mice and keyboards), a good screen, almost does not heat up.

2 years ago

1. A little heavy, just because of the aluminum body
2. There is a problem with Wi-Fi reception, the signal level is lower than that of competitors. And again, due to the aluminum case, which does not transmit a signal, but I would not say that it is very critical.
3. The charging wire is short and barely reaches the table.
4.Glossy screen,solved by sticking anti-glare film

2 years ago

It’s heavy! When will the flash drive be read separately, and not in the general heap? (Well, this is an Android jamb rather :-)) And a dialer won’t hurt! And when will 4.0 arrive?

2 years ago

I didn’t find a normal application for Android network printing, but, again, this is more of a complaint about the OS.

2 years ago

it's bad in the sun picture

2 years ago

The shortcomings are not significant, everything is easy to treat!!!

2 years ago

Short charging cord. And if the charger dies, you won’t find it in the city, you have to order it via the internet

2 years ago

1) The main thing I want to warn you about, and why I’m actually writing this review, is VERY low sound quality when communicating via Skype and IP telephony!
But after many hours spent researching the problem, I came to the conclusion that this is not a problem. Acer Iconia, and Android Honeycomb. The problem should appear to some extent on all Android Honeycomb tablets. At least in version 3.2 (in version 3.0 everything is probably fine)
The microphone quality is normal. If you record sound using programs that can record it directly from a microphone, the sound is clear and high-quality, but all voice and video chat programs use a voice stream with automatic echo cancellation and sound level control. This is where the problems begin. The sound comes out like from a toilet and is very quiet and at a very high level

2 years ago

I didn’t find any as such, well, just little things. I didn’t immediately find where to switch the language on the keyboard) I didn’t immediately figure out how to transfer from a flash drive to a tablet, but again it was difficult for me. For some it’s not significant.

2 years ago

WI-FI is sometimes (!) glitchy, updates are also only via WI-FI, the camera on the front side is not very high quality, although this is not so important

2 years ago

weight
The screen is glossy, can be improved by purchasing a matte film
native programs mean nothing. Immediately install a third-party browser of your choice
the buttons are not super ergonomic

TFT IPS- High quality liquid crystal matrix. It has wide viewing angles, one of the best indicators of color rendering quality and contrast among all those used in the production of displays for portable equipment.
Super AMOLED- if a regular AMOLED screen uses several layers, between which there is an air gap, then in Super AMOLED there is only one such touch layer without air gaps. This allows you to achieve greater screen brightness with the same power consumption.
Super AMOLED HD- differs from Super AMOLED in its higher resolution, thanks to which you can achieve 1280x720 pixels on a mobile phone screen.
Super AMOLED plus- this is a new generation of Super AMOLED displays, different from the previous one in use more subpixels in a regular RGB matrix. The new displays are 18% thinner and brighter than displays made using the old PenTile technology.
AMOLED- an improved version of OLED technology. The main advantages of the technology are significantly reduced power consumption, the ability to display a larger color gamut, reduced thickness and the ability of the display to bend slightly without the risk of breaking.
Retina-high pixel density display designed specifically for Apple technology. The pixel density of Retina displays is such that individual pixels are indistinguishable to the eye at a normal distance from the screen. This ensures the highest image detail and significantly improves the overall viewing experience.
Super Retina HD- the display is made using OLED technology. The pixel density is 458 PPI, the contrast reaches 1,000,000:1. The display has a wide color gamut and unsurpassed color accuracy. Pixels in the corners of the display are smoothed at the sub-pixel level, so edges are not distorted and appear smooth. The Super Retina HD reinforcing layer is 50% thicker. It will be harder to break the screen.
Super LCD is the next generation of LCD technology, it is characterized by improved characteristics compared to earlier LCD displays. The screens not only have wide viewing angles and better color reproduction, but also lower power consumption.
TFT- A common type of liquid crystal display. Using an active matrix controlled by thin-film transistors, it is possible to significantly increase the performance of the display, as well as the contrast and clarity of the image.
OLED- organic electroluminescent display. It consists of a special thin-film polymer that emits light when exposed to an electric field. This type of display has a large reserve of brightness and consumes very little energy.

All Acer had to do was present a fairly successful Acer model Iconia Tab A500 at the beginning of this year, the success was picked up by the upgraded version - Acer Iconia Tab A501 32Gb. Functionally and hardware-wise, they are like twins, but the new tablet has a 3G wireless module. What can a tablet running Android Honeycomb 3.0 do? We decided to test the device under normal conditions - in the office, at home and on the road. After all, it is “tablets” that cope with this very well, and how our subject behaved is in our review.

Once you’ve spent time with such a computer on the couch or on the road, you won’t want to use anything else: laptops have cluttered keyboards and no touch input, phones have too small a screen, and it’s not so comfortable to watch videos and Internet pages. Tablet devices fit perfectly in the hand and have big screen, use all possible communication standards, including mobile ones - 3G. Due to the fact that Acer Iconia Tab A501 The 3G module is present, there is every reason to call it an ultra-mobile tablet computer, the main thing is that the battery does not fail.

Acer Iconia Tab A501 Package Contents

The supply of the tablet is minimal, but the presence of a special cloth for removing fingerprints, as well as the fact that the tablet is transported in a special plastic case, is already a big plus. What is included in abundance are various printed materials: a safety brochure, brief instructions, warranty passport, quick start instructions, and so on.

Total in the box:

• The tablet itself.
• Charger.
• USB cable.
• Case.
• Cloth for wiping.
• Documentation and booklets.

Acer Iconia Tab A501 Package Contents

Inside the package Acer Iconia Tab A501 lies on top of two cardboard compartments - they contain instructions, a power supply and a sync cable. The power supply has a very short cable - 1 meter, so you most likely won’t be able to use the device comfortably and charge it at the same time.

Acer Iconia Tab A501 and box

Appearance of Acer Iconia Tab A501

Looks like Acer Iconia Tab A501 very attractive - silver aluminum body with smooth corners, nice metallic gray with artistic notches on the back side and the company logo Acer.

Acer Iconia Tab A501 front panel

The front side is represented by a 10" screen, a 2 MPx camera for video conferencing and a microphone hole, which is located in the middle of the top line of the screen and is quite difficult to notice.

Acer Iconia Tab A501 tablet

On the back there are speaker grilles, a 5 megapixel camera with a LED flash, a cover for the SIM card and microSD card slots. In the center there is a steel-colored logo.

Back side of Acer Iconia Tab A501 Camera Acer Iconia Tab A501 Memory card slot in Acer Iconia Tab A501 Logo manufacturer Acer Iconia Tab A501

On the right side there is a reset button, USB-host, microUSB connector for connecting to a computer, and Technical information about the model.

Right side of Acer Iconia Tab A501 Connectors on the right side of the Acer Iconia Tab A501

On the left side there is a microHDMI connector, a 3.5 mm audio output, and a power button combined with a diode indicating the charging status: orange - charging, white - 100 percent charge level.

Left side Acer Iconia Tab A501 Power button and headphone jack on Acer Iconia Tab A501

At the bottom there is a connector for connecting to a docking station.

Connector for connecting to the Acer Iconia Tab A501 docking station Bottom edge of Acer Iconia Tab A501

At the top there are volume rockers and screen rotation lock.

Lock switch and edge adjuster Acer Iconia Tab A501 Top edge of Acer Iconia Tab A501

More information about the package and appearance of the tablet Acer Iconia Tab A501 watch in our video:

Specifications Acer Iconia Tab A501

It’s immediately obvious that there will be no problems with performance: Nvidia Tegra 2 platform, 1 GB random access memory- flagship characteristics. Pleased with the presence of a wireless module Wi-Fi standard n, as well as the presence of Bluetooth 2.1.

operating system	Android
CPU	Nvidia Tegra 2 250 1 GHz Dual-core
Cache	1 MB
RAM	1 GB DDR2 SDRAM
Memory card support	microSD High Capacity (microSDHC)
Inner memory	32 GB
Screen size	25.7 cm (10.1") WXGA
Screen type	TFT Color LCD
Multi-touch support	Yes
WWAN Support	Yes
Mobile protocol support	3G EDGE GPRS UMTS HSDPA
GPS	Yes
WiFi	Broadcom IEEE 802.11b/g/n
Bluetooth Standard	Bluetooth 2.1
HDMI	Yes
USB 2.0	1
Webcam	5 Mpx
Microphone	There is
Battery	2-cell Li-Polymer
Length	260 mm
Width	177 mm
Thickness	13.30 mm
Weight	777 g

Testing Acer Iconia Tab A501

The tablet is certainly heavy, 771 grams on our scales. The weight is impressive due to the aluminum body, but at the same time Acer Iconia Tab A501 It looks great, fits in the hand, and you can feel the quality of the assembly and selection of materials.

Acer Iconia Tab A501 on the scales

But holding it with one hand is inconvenient, the tablet is heavy, and even when using it at home, you need to constantly press it to yourself, as it always tries to slip out: the surfaces are smooth, and there is simply nothing to grab the device with your hand.

Acer Iconia Tab A501 Tablet PC

IN Acer Iconia Tab A501 version used Android 3.0.1, although it was expected that this model would differ from its predecessor not only in the presence of a 3G module, but also in a more recent version of the operating system. What's in new Android, optimized for tablets, it’s more convenient to work - no doubt. There are no problems with navigation, and due to decent performance, there are no lags in applications or switching between windows and desktops.

The device comes with several games already installed out of the box: Let's Golf, NFS Shift, Hero of Sparta. All of them are commercial versions, and to launch you will need to download the game components (on average they weigh 50-70 megabytes). For those who play racing or RPG on a tablet for the first time, you will have to get used to unusual controls - for example, the fact that you need to tilt the “tablet” to take turns in cars, and control the actions of the Spartan with your thumbs. The graphics, after modern 3D games on the desktop, can be called quite primitive, but on the road and on a 10" screen the artifacts are invisible; the dynamics and meaning of the game are much more important.

IN Acer Iconia Tab A501 the user gets all the benefits of the application Google- Availability Android Market makes it possible to use various applications, there is synchronization with the calendar and contacts, mail service Gmail.

Navigation is carried out using the Maps and Latitude applications. Unfortunately, during the entire testing process in the car and on the street, which was more than an hour, the tablet was not able to connect with satellites, and showed the road exclusively using signals from cell towers.

It's nice that the 3G module allows the user to also communicate with via SMS. True, as for the quality of the cellular connection, it constantly “jumps” - because of this, SMS do not arrive immediately and it takes a long time to download data. There was also a constant temporary connection disconnection.

The tablet's performance is excellent: by installing the required player with a set of codecs, you can watch any unconverted video, the main thing is that the file format is compatible with the player. Thus, the tablet can easily be turned into a multimedia station, especially since the HDMI output allows you to output video and sound to any compatible devices.

Unfortunately, Skype is for Acer Iconia Tab A501 Does not support video calls, only voice calls. And here Google Talk works great with video too. I was also pleased with the new build of Qip (Android Beta), which stretches across the entire screen of the tablet and allows you to comfortably correspond with users of the ICQ protocol. All running instant messengers hang a shortcut in the tray and use pop-up notifications with sound alerts.

Camera u Acer Iconia Tab A501 Although it’s 5 MPx, the quality of pictures and videos reaches 3 MPx, and even then with difficulty: color artifacts, picture distortions and noise - users, as always, are offered high resolution, and it doesn’t matter at all what’s inside this resolution.

Surfing the Internet - strong pointAcer Iconia Tab A501: you can zoom and navigate the page with your fingers, play videos and animations directly on the pages (you just need to install Adobe Flash Player). You can open several tabs in the browser, simultaneously play, listen to music, or watch videos - Acer Iconia Tab A501 will complete all tasks without any problems. But several times applications (such as Maps and Browser) closed at the most interesting place, due to the dampness of the Android tablet.

And finally, a very pleasant fact - when playing a video file Big Buck Bunny(.avi 480p) the tablet worked for 6 hours (with the Wi-Fi module turned off and the screen brightness at maximum). The playback itself did not cause any problems, but the sound in the speakers turned out to be so low that I had to put on headphones to make out the dialogue. The sound in headphones was also not very powerful.

Acer Iconia Tab A500 16Gb is one of the first tablets in Russia on Android platform Honeycomb. Entered the market after the sensational Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 and Motorola XOOM, Iconia Tab was announced relatively modestly, but quite surprised many with its quality and performance.

Distinctive feature of this device at least in the fact that the creators did not follow on the heels of Apple and began to copy appearance iPad. The design of the Acer Iconia Tab A500 is quite simple and pleasant. The front part is almost completely covered with glass, and the back part is covered with an aluminum plate. The latter, it should be noted, affected the weight of the device, which amounted to 765 g with dimensions of 260x177x13 mm.

The performance of the gadget can already be called traditional for tablets on Android based. Iconia Tab has a powerful dual-core NVIDIA Tegra2 processor, 1 GB operating memory, 16 or 32 GB internal memory with card support microSD memory H.C.

The TFT display with a diagonal of 10.1 inches and a resolution of 1280x800 pixels can also be called classic for devices of this type. The presence of two cameras (2 and 5 million pixels) is another unsurprising, but pleasant detail.

The tablet's battery is typical: in economy mode it lasts for an average day.

A special feature of the gadget is the presence of a stereo output with sound quality like a CD. I was pleasantly surprised by the presence of two microphones with noise and echo suppression. The Dolby Mobile spatial sound reproduction system is another solid advantage of the device.

The Acer Iconia Tab A500 is priced quite reasonably and matches its capabilities. On average in Russia it is 15-16 thousand rubles (for a device with built-in memory of 16 GB).

Summary

Acer Iconia Tab A500 is a high-quality and relatively inexpensive device that managed to pleasantly surprise users. We have before us a worthy competitor to any other tablets.
Main advantages:

• design that does not imitate the iPad;
• powerful processor;
• high-quality sound;
• price.

Main disadvantages:

• slight play is possible;
• impressive weight.

Information about the make, model, and alternative names of the specific device, if available.

Design

Information about the dimensions and weight of the device, presented in different units of measurement. Materials used, colors offered, certificates.

Width Width information - refers to the horizontal side of the device in its standard orientation during use.	260 mm (millimeters) 26 cm (centimeters) 0.85 ft (feet) 10.24 in (inches)
Height Height information - refers to the vertical side of the device in its standard orientation during use.	177 mm (millimeters) 17.7 cm (centimeters) 0.58 ft (feet) 6.97 in (inches)
Thickness Information about the thickness of the device in different units measurements.	13.3 mm (millimeters) 1.33 cm (centimeters) 0.04 ft (feet) 0.52 in (inches)
Weight Information about the weight of the device in different units of measurement.	730 g (grams) 1.61 lbs (pounds) 25.75 oz (ounces)
Volume The approximate volume of the device, calculated based on the dimensions provided by the manufacturer. Refers to devices with the shape of a rectangular parallelepiped.	612.07 cm³ (cubic centimeters) 37.17 in³ (cubic inches)
Colors Information about the colors in which this device is offered for sale.	Black

SIM card

The SIM card is used in mobile devices to store data that certifies the authenticity of mobile service subscribers.

Mobile networks

A mobile network is a radio system that allows multiple mobile devices to communicate with each other.

Mobile communication technologies and data transfer speeds

Communication between devices on mobile networks is carried out using technologies that provide different data transfer rates.

Operating system

An operating system is a system software that manages and coordinates the operation of hardware components in a device.

SoC (System on Chip)

A system on a chip (SoC) includes all the most important hardware components of a mobile device on one chip.

SoC (System on Chip) A system on a chip (SoC) integrates various hardware components, such as a processor, graphics processor, memory, peripherals, interfaces, etc., as well as the software necessary for their operation.	Nvidia Tegra 2 250 T20
Technological process Information about the technological process by which the chip is manufactured. Nanometers measure half the distance between elements in the processor.	40 nm (nanometers)
Processor (CPU) The primary function of a mobile device's processor (CPU) is to interpret and execute instructions contained in software applications.	ARM Cortex-A9
Processor size The size (in bits) of a processor is determined by the size (in bits) of the registers, address buses, and data buses. 64-bit processors have more high performance compared to 32-bit processors, which for their part are more productive than 16-bit processors.	32 bit
Instruction Set Architecture Instructions are commands with which the software sets/controls the operation of the processor. Information about the instruction set (ISA) that the processor can execute.	ARMv7
Level 1 cache (L1) Cache memory is used by the processor to reduce access time to more frequently used data and instructions. L1 (level 1) cache is small in size and works much faster than both system memory and other cache levels. If the processor does not find the requested data in L1, it continues to look for it in the L2 cache. On some processors, this search is performed simultaneously in L1 and L2.	32 kB + 32 kB (kilobytes)
Level 2 cache (L2) L2 (level 2) cache is slower than L1 cache, but in return it has a higher capacity, allowing it to cache more data. It, like L1, is much faster than system memory (RAM). If the processor does not find the requested data in L2, it continues to look for it in the L3 cache (if available) or in RAM memory.	1024 kB (kilobytes) 1 MB (megabytes)
Number of processor cores The processor core executes software instructions. There are processors with one, two or more cores. Having more cores increases performance by allowing multiple instructions to be executed in parallel.	2
CPU clock speed The clock speed of a processor describes its speed in terms of cycles per second. It is measured in megahertz (MHz) or gigahertz (GHz).	1000 MHz (megahertz)
Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) Graphics processing unit (GPU) handles calculations for various 2D/3D graphic applications. IN mobile devices it is used most often by games, consumer interface, video applications, etc.	ULP GeForce
Number of cores GPU Like a CPU, a GPU is made up of several working parts called cores. They handle graphics calculations for various applications.	8
GPU clock speed Speed ​​of work is clock frequency GPU speed, which is measured in megahertz (MHz) or gigahertz (GHz).	333 MHz (megahertz)
Amount of random access memory (RAM) Random Access Memory (RAM) in use operating system and all installed applications. Data stored in RAM is lost after the device is turned off or restarted.	1 GB (gigabytes)
Type of random access memory (RAM) Information about the type of random access memory (RAM) used by the device.	LPDDR2
Number of RAM channels Information about the number of RAM channels that are integrated into the SoC. More channels means more high speeds data transmission.	Single channel
RAM frequency The frequency of RAM determines its operating speed, more specifically, the speed of reading/writing data.	300 MHz (megahertz)
	4 pixel shaders 4 vertex shaders

Built-in memory

Each mobile device has built-in (non-removable) memory with a fixed capacity.

Memory cards

Memory cards are used in mobile devices to increase the storage capacity for storing data.

Screen

The screen of a mobile device is characterized by its technology, resolution, pixel density, diagonal length, color depth, etc.

Type/technology One of the main characteristics of the screen is the technology by which it is made and on which the quality of the information image directly depends.	LCD
Diagonal For mobile devices, screen size is expressed by the length of its diagonal, measured in inches.	10.1 in (inches) 256.54 mm (millimeters) 25.65 cm (centimeters)
Width Approximate screen width	8.56 in (inches) 217.55 mm (millimeters) 21.75 cm (centimeters)
Height Approximate screen height	5.35 in (inches) 135.97 mm (millimeters) 13.6 cm (centimeters)
Aspect Ratio The ratio of the dimensions of the long side of the screen to its short side	1.6:1 16:10
Permission Screen resolution shows the number of pixels vertically and horizontally on the screen. Higher resolution means clearer image detail.	1280 x 800 pixels
Pixel Density Information about the number of pixels per centimeter or inch of the screen. Higher density allows information to be displayed on the screen with clearer detail.	149 ppi (pixels per inch) 58ppcm (pixels per centimeter)
Color depth Screen color depth reflects the total number of bits used for color components in one pixel. Information about maximum quantity colors that the screen can show.	18 bit 262144 flowers
Screen area Approximate percentage of screen area occupied by the screen on the front of the device.	64.48% (percent)
Other characteristics Information about other screen features and characteristics.	Capacitive Multi-touch

Sensors

Different sensors perform different quantitative measurements and convert physical indicators into signals that a mobile device can recognize.

Rear camera

The main camera of a mobile device is usually located on its back panel and may be combined with one or more secondary cameras.

Flash type The rear (rear) cameras of mobile devices mainly use LED flashes. They can be configured with one, two or more light sources and vary in shape.	LED
Image Resolution One of the main characteristics of cameras is resolution. It represents the number of horizontal and vertical pixels in an image. For convenience, smartphone manufacturers often list resolution in megapixels, indicating the approximate number of pixels in millions.	2592 x 1944 pixels 5.04 MP (megapixels)
Video resolution Information about the maximum video resolution that the camera can record.	1920 x 1080 pixels 2.07 MP (megapixels)
Characteristics Information about additional software and hardware features of the rear (rear) camera.	Autofocus Geographical tags Face recognition

Front-camera

Smartphones have one or more front cameras of various designs - a pop-up camera, a rotating camera, a cutout or hole in the display, an under-display camera.

Radio

The radio of the mobile device is a built-in FM receiver.

Location determination

Information about the navigation and location technologies supported by your device.

WiFi

Wi-Fi is a technology that provides wireless communication for transmitting data over close distances between various devices.

Bluetooth

Bluetooth is a standard for secure wireless data transfer between various devices of different types over short distances.

USB

USB (Universal Serial Bus) is an industry standard that allows different electronic devices to exchange data.

HDMI

HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is a digital audio/video interface that replaces older analog audio/video standards.

Headphone jack

This is an audio connector, also called an audio jack. The most widely used standard in mobile devices is the 3.5mm headphone jack.

Connecting devices

Information about other important connection technologies supported by your device.

Browser

A web browser is a software application for accessing and viewing information on the Internet.

Video file formats/codecs

Mobile devices support different video file formats and codecs, which respectively store and encode/decode digital video data.

Battery

Mobile device batteries differ from each other in their capacity and technology. They provide the electrical charge necessary for their functioning.

Capacity A battery's capacity indicates the maximum charge it can hold, measured in milliamp-hours.	3260 mAh (milliamp-hours)
Type The type of battery is determined by its structure and, more precisely, the chemicals used. Exist different types batteries, with lithium-ion and lithium-ion polymer batteries most often used in mobile devices.	Li-polymer
2G talk time 2G talk time is the period of time during which the battery charge is completely discharged during a continuous conversation on a 2G network.	8 h (hours) 480 min (minutes) 0.3 days
2G latency 2G standby time is the period of time during which the battery charge is completely discharged when the device is in stand-by mode and connected to a 2G network.	400 h (hours) 24000 min (minutes) 16.7 days
3G talk time 3G talk time is the period of time during which the battery charge is completely discharged during a continuous conversation on a 3G network.	8 h (hours) 480 min (minutes) 0.3 days
3G latency 3G standby time is the period of time during which the battery charge is completely discharged when the device is in stand-by mode and connected to a 3G network.	400 h (hours) 24000 min (minutes) 16.7 days
Characteristics Information about some additional characteristics of the device's battery.	Fixed