Acer Iconia B1: specifications and user reviews

Compact tablet computers have always been in high demand. There are many reasons for this: firstly, it's functionality (it's always convenient to have a device at hand that can perform many tasks); Secondly - small dimensions (diagonal display of such devices is 7-8 inches, which allows you to carry them with you); Thirdly - an affordable price (almost all gadgets from this category are not more than 100-200 dollars).

In this article we will talk about one of these devices. It's called Acer Iconia B1, however, on sale this gadget you will not find. The reason is simple: the computer was introduced back in 2014. During this time, according to its technical characteristics, the device is out of date and it was replaced by new, more advanced devices.

In the article we will give a description of the tablet, we will describe its capabilities and special differences from other similar devices. Also, let's look at the feedback left by the buyers, and try to form some general conclusion about the device.

Equipment

Overview of the electronic device should traditionally begin with the characteristics of the kit in which it is delivered. In the case of Acer Iconia B1, nothing special can be noted. The computer goes in the classic set: together with a charger consisting of a cable and an adapter for connecting to the network, with a user's manual, as well as a warranty card that provides support to the buyer in case of any malfunction.

As noted by describing the Acer Iconia B1 reviews, the model is offered in a white box with the device image and standard marking Acer. Nothing special about this, and you will not say: everything, as in other computers.

Positioning

If to speak in general how the company-manufacturer positions itself, it can be noted that at a price its products occupy an average position between cheap Chinese tablets (such as Fly, TeXet and others) and more expensive equipment developed by Samsung, Asus and the like Brands. However, besides the low cost and belonging to the renowned computer equipment manufacturer, the Acer Iconia B1 also boasts a rich filling, which includes a GPS module and a Bluetooth transmitter. And on the whole, in terms of its characteristics, the device outpaces many competitors with higher technical parameters, which we will discuss later in the article.

Appearance

In fact, describing the design of the model, it is even difficult to focus on any of the elements of the latter: so unpretentious and ordinary it may seem. Appears appearance Acer Iconia B1, except that due to the bright blue line on the edging. Do not be her - and this "kid" can not be distinguished from the mass of Chinese devices that have the simplest layout.

As the users of the device note in their feedback, the quality of the tablet's construction can be called quite high: the model does not "lyuftit" and practically does not emit any sounds while working with it. The only thing you can pay attention to is pushing the front panel of the gadget when pressing on some areas. However, this move is unobtrusive and does not cause any special discomfort.

Dimensions of the case are classic: around the screen (which we will describe later) is a thick plastic frame, which is quite comfortable to hold in if you place the tablet in one hand. The weight of the device (320 grams) allows you to conveniently handle it while reading, watching movies or playing with "toys."

The case of the model is plastic, but the quality of the material makes it possible to talk about its durability and wear resistance. As the reviews describe, even after a couple of months of active work with the tablet after buying small scratches are not noticeable due to the special texture of the coating.

Navigation

Speaking about how the computer is arranged, you should mention a classic set of "rocker" for changing the volume, the screen unlock keys, and system keys at the bottom of the display. All this is identical to the control system used on other tablets, including inexpensive Chinese models.

The speaker of the device is located on the back cover, at the bottom of the case. By the way, Acer Iconia B1 sounds clear and relatively loud. The hole is covered with a special protective mesh in order to avoid the ingress of dust and sand.

The connector for charging the tablet was placed in the lower part, while the hole for the headset was mounted on the upper edge (in the classical image). Near the USB-input is a hole for the memory card. Also in some reviews there are versions in which there is an empty space (allocated, possibly, for the SIM-module, which Acer Iconia B1 does not have).

Screen

The resolution of the tablet is not the largest and is only 1024 x 600 pixels. Based on this characteristic, count for a high density of points is not worth: it is 170 units per square inch. On the matrix that reproduces the image, here also saved by installing instead of IPS (inherent in many low-cost tablets) version based on TN technology.

Due to this, it is not necessary to speak of both color saturation and wide viewing angles: it's enough to tilt or turn the device slightly - and this will seriously change the tonality of the picture.

This disadvantage, however, is compensated by a sufficiently high flexibility of brightness settings. As evidenced by the comments of users who bought the Acer Iconia B1 tablet, at night this figure can be lowered to a minimum, which will not "blind" in the dark from the bright light. At the same time, in bright sunlight the situation worsens: the device can not provide a high level of glow of the screen.

Battery

The main factor affecting the autonomy of the device and its ability to work on a single charge without additional connection to the power source is the battery capacity and the level of power consumption. Concerning the first one, you can see that the battery on the tablet has a capacity of 2710 mAh, which is a relatively low indicator (if you take into account the fact that most Chinese tablets are equipped with 3000-4000 mAh batteries).

The Acer Iconia B1 723 position is partially rehabilitated by the fact that the device is not equipped with the most powerful and colorful display, which does not require significant energy consumption. In the end result we have 5-6 hours of active surfing or only 3-4 hours of viewing high-quality video at maximum brightness. The leader in energy conservation and the duration of work, of course, this device can not be called.

Connectivity

As noted above, the Acer Iconia Talk B1 723 has a GPS module, favorably allocating it among such cheap models manufactured in the Celestial Empire. In just a few minutes, the device can establish a connection with the satellite, which will give you precise information about where your gadget is located and how to get to the right place for you.

As already reported above, the SIM-card in the tablet is not provided, so the 3G / 4G-mobile Internet will have to be forgotten. Maximum - the device can connect to a Wi-Fi network that operates on a stationary basis.

Operational and physical memory

The gadget that we characterize in this article can not boast of a large amount of RAM that would allow the device to run faster and smoother. Here only 512 megabytes are presented, of which only 200 MB are available in a constant mode. This, of course, is not enough to run some capacious (in terms of downloading resources) applications, colorful games and other "complex" programs. Most likely, as the duration of operation of the tablet increases, the speed of its system will fall, as it happens with all devices.

As for the internal memory, the device is equipped with 6 GB of memory, of which 1 is allocated for downloading applications and 5 - to serve user data. In addition, the device has a slot for a memory card, thanks to which the total memory can be increased by another 32 GB.

Camera

Naturally, the technical characteristics of the tablet computer include a module such as a camera and its description. However, a simple buyer hardly makes a choice in favor of a particular model because it has good opportunities for pictures, because all the plates have approximately the same bad parameters of the camera. This is not an exception, and our tablet Acer Iconia B1. There is only one camera located on the front panel (just above the screen). As you can guess at the place of its placement, it serves to create modest (in quality) self-images, as well as for video communication in Skype and similar programs. As many users note, for them the capabilities of this module are sufficient. Use the same front camera for photographing large-scale landscapes hardly anyone will.

CPU

Finally, we approached one of the most important modules in any electronic smart device: the processor. This is the heart of our gadget, which, in the case of Acer Iconia Talk 7 B1 723, does not have the best performance. Let's start, perhaps, with the fact that it is used in budget models MediaTek MT6517. The module works on two cores, each of which has a frequency of 1.2 GHz. The processor, which provides, in principle, a fast user interaction with the device, works in conjunction with a graphical "engine" of the VR SGX531 modification.

operating system

We already informed you that the device was released in the distant 2014. Of course, even then it was not considered a flagship model, because of which the Acer Iconia B1 firmware was installed not the newest (even by those standards). Now we have in mind the Android operating system 4.1.2. We know it as one of the earliest in the line of the fourth generation. However, since the manufacturer has provided the possibility to "update", it may well be that the gadget already received the 5th or 6th generation of the operating system.

Speaking about the interface of the shell, it should be said that the developer company did not work on creating an individual design for its Acer Iconia B1 7. " It uses a classic theme from Android, so for those who have had experience with it, it will seem really "native".

Reviews

Since the tablet computer we are analyzing was offered at a price of $ 120 and was, at the same time, developed by a well-known computer software company, buyers hurried to order their version of a compact but interesting device. In this regard, it is not difficult to find reviews of those people who have already been able to get acquainted with the gadget and experience it on their own.

Analyzing the reviews, you can draw a few basic conclusions. The main one is the availability of a well-known brand, on which buyers are so actively focused in their reviews. Most of them write that the gadget costs its money, that it exceeds the cost of the features and functions presented here.

At a minimum, due to this, Acer Iconia B1 (16Gb) is already a profitable acquisition.

In addition, users praise the features of the gadget and the overall quality of its work. Indeed, even according to how the materials of the case are collected, it is possible to draw conclusions about the high quality of the apparatus, its positioning. As for the functional - and here many were pleasantly surprised by the GPS module and a good "iron", on the basis of which the tablet works.

As for negative characteristics, they refer to a screen that does not have a high image density, to not the most accurate camera and, of course, to a battery that does not have the longest "life" period.

Still there are a number of negative reviews, in which they write about the termination of the device after a certain amount of time. For example, this applies to situations where the gadget functioned normally for 4-6 months, and then the screen / sensor / computer speaker suddenly went down. Perhaps this applies to Acer Iconia Talk B1, relating to a particular party with a marriage. In general, most reviews on the "excellent" evaluate the work of the device and recommend it to everyone.

conclusions

What about the device we introduced in this article? I would like to note its practicality. Yes, in its ratio of the "cost" and "quality" parameters, this gadget is clearly the leader in the entire segment of available tablets with a 7-inch display. It is called reliable, easy to use and universal, in terms of application.

Also Acer Iconia One B1 770 can be called an excellent choice if you are looking for a tablet computer to your child (so that it does not "ditch" a more expensive device), and if you just need a gadget for surfing and periodic mail checking. Believe me, you just can not find the best device! This is noted by the reviews, and we fully agree with this. Hold the device in your hands, "play around" with it for 10-20 minutes, and you will understand what we mean. Acer managed to find the very balance between quality assembly, cheap equipment and functionality. And, let's hope, the company will manage to maintain the same "alignment" in its other products.

True, of course, now you can buy, except that the former version of the gadget. More modern modifications are coming to the market, however, their characterization is a topic for a new article.