Acer's ICONIA TAB A500 is a state of the art tablet computer
Acer's ICONIA TAB A500 sets a new benchmark for Android tablets .
A few years ago, the idea of a touchscreen, full-colour HD portable device for gaming, multimedia applications and web browsing was just a fantasy, but with the arrival of Acer's ICONIA TAB A500, that dream is now a reality. The newest tablet from PC and notebook specialist Acer, the ICONIA TAB A500 is one of the first to use the latest version (3.0) of the Android operating system. Nicknamed Honeycomb, this OS is specifically designed for tablets, bringing with it greater graphic capabilities, smoother operation and exciting avenues for app developers to explore.
Much-loved Android apps such as Gmail and CNN have already been given a Hone/comb makeover, wowing users with their new bigscreen interfaces and multi-pane capabilities. If you're used to Android apps on a smartphcne, the Acer ICONIA TAB A500 will blow you away.
While Honeycomb represents the current state cf the art in tablet operation, for the ICONIA TAB A500 Acer has gone one step further w th its own user interface.This makes navigation of the tablet's features a breeze by splitting them into four zones - eReading, Game, Multimedia and Social Network. All these zones are accessed from the homepage by just a single fingerpress on the 10.1 in high colour, high contrast screen.
Baby brother to the ICON IA TAB A500 is the AlOO, which incorporates the same high-tech features Into a smaller 7in screen design. Acer also offers the W500, a Windows 7 tablet that can be docked to a keyboard for a full set of PC-style functions.
Best of both worlds
Delving into these zones highlights the extensive capability of the ICONIA TAB A500 and how it mixes the best features of both PCs/laptops and dedicated gaming consoles.
Within the Social Network area you'll find Acer's Social Jogger which integrates Facebook and Twitter into one widget, while eReading lets you download books and magazines.
The Multimedia zone includes Acer's clear.fi home networking
platform for sharing content across multiple devices.The game zone, meanwhile, is pre-loaded with touch control HD games, and once you've conquered these there are plenty more on Android Market.
The gaming side of the ICONIA TAB A500 is particularly worth a
mention, because the tablet has some serious hardware to call upon. At its heart is Nvidia'sTegra 2 'super chip', incorporates an ultra-low power GeForce GPU (Graphics Processing Unit) with Flash 10.1 support. What this equates to in user terms is stunning HD and 3D graphics, meaning that gameplay is far more advanced than on ordinary tablets or smartphones, especially when coupled to the ICONIATAB A500's gyroscope control, where tilting the tablet backwards, forwards, left and right controls what happens on the screen.
Acer's ICONIA TAB A500 lets you enjoy multimedia content, play games and browse the web with a single beautiful device
The full-capacitive multi-touch screen brings apps, gaming and surfing to your fingertips
Super fast
The Nvidia chip doesn't just benefit gamers, of course. As the world's first mobile dual-core CPU, it also brings twice-as-fast web browsing, plus multitasking capabilities and some clever battery life extending features. Plus, its high-quality graphics engine naturally improves the visual appeal and usability of the ICONIA TAB A500's non-gaming features, too. Flicking between your apps and notifications is lightning fast.
The good news for those who like their multimedia on the move is that all this processing power is contained within a slim, stylish, lightweight chassis - only 13.3mm deep and under 1 kg in weight. And while it's easily portable, the laser-finished metal casing ensures build quality can't be faulted.
One for all
In our fast-paced world we all want to be able to create, share and enjoy multimedia content, play the best games and browse the web - and we want to do so wherever we are, with only one device. Acer's ICONIA TAB A500 has the power and flexibility to let you do just that. For more information, log on to: www.acer.co.uk.
Acer ICONIA TAB A500
Operating System; Android 3.0 (Honeycomb)
CPU: NVIDIA Tegra 2
Memory: 1GB RAM; 16GB/32GB eMMC; MicroSD expansion slot
Display: lO.lin WXGA with 1,500:1 contrast ratio
Camera: 5 megapixel rear facing with auto fccus flash, plus secondary front-facing 2 megapixel
Audio: Dolby Mobile; Dual speakers; mic; 3.5mm jack
Output: HDMI(D-Type)
Connectivity: Bluetooth; Wi-Fi; USB
Dimensions: 177{w) x 260 (w) x13.3(d)mm
Weight: 700g (Wi-Fi model); 73 Og (3G model)
Battery: Rechargeable Lithium-ion, providing up to 10 hours of web surfing
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