Tablet Acer A500. Acer (tablet): description, specifications, reviews

The company Acer is present on the market of tablet computers for several years, and has already been remembered by the customer several bright models from its products. Even now on sale there are devices Iconia, although the very start of the release of this line began back in the distant 2011. Then came out one of the first tablets - Acer A500. It differed in its novelty (due to work on the Android 3.0 operating system), not quite the usual design (the developers did not, unlike many others, copy the appearance of the successful Apple iPad) and availability - the device cost only fourteen thousand rubles. Read more about what the user received for this money in this article.

Concept of the device

If you take the tablet in hand, it seems that its creators profess a strict minimalism - in the device there really is nothing superfluous. Even so common and convenient navigation mechanism on the device, like physical keys on the front side, was decided to remove - all functions are executed using virtual buttons. As far as it is comfortable - the direct buyers of the tablet should judge. However, the question about how to turn on the tablet, the user does not bother with the device - here there is a key with the appropriate marking, which we will discuss further.

Returning to the design, it should be noted the metal case (which can only be seen on more expensive devices), as well as a colorful screen with a resolution of 1280 by 800 pixels. However, we will not go ahead and start the step-by-step description of the Acer A500 device.

Equipment

We are used to the fact that the packaging of devices from this manufacturer, as a rule, is somewhat modest in nature, it is simple and concise. In the case of the tablet Acer Iconia, we see a different picture - the box is beautiful and looks expensive: the developers clearly hoped to make it something of a kind of gift wrapping. It contains a tablet in all its glory with a stylistic signature (name), as well as icons of some of the most significant functions of the device.

If you open the box, we find a power supply (which, by the way, has large enough dimensions, explained by high power), a cord for connecting to a PC, and a cloth for cleaning the screen.

Appearance

In addition to the simplicity in the design of the device, you can also notice some adaptability, convenient placement of different elements on the side panels. The device is thin enough - without kinking, but so much that it is quite convenient to hold it in your hand. On one of the side panels (with the horizontal orientation), you can find the power button and headphone jack (standard, 3.5 millimeters). The other has an input for USB, a connector for microUSB, and a miniature button for resetting settings (the so-called Reset). The bottom face (in the same position) places the port, obviously, serving to connect from docking stations of the tablet.

The metal frame surrounding the display goes to the back of the tablet - here it covers the entire space. The developers have performed this panel (which directly contacts the user's skin) with a special faceted texture, which is a pleasure to touch. And dirt, scrapes and scratches on this surface will not be visible. In the cover of the device you can see the slots for the speakers, and on the left side of the device there is a camera. The Acer Iconia tablet has a flash located here.

As a small result, I want to say that the model looks pretty nice, and the grayness of the metal and its layout with plastic give the device a technological look.

Screen

We start with the tradition of the display - the most visible element for any touchscreen. So, we have already noted his permission, and I want to say that thanks to him, the displayed picture looks quite smooth and bright. Color device can not boast - it is not the most "juicy", as it is popular on modern gadgets. However, for daily work and performance of ordinary functions, the screen of the tablet Acer A500 will do just fine.

The special glass covers the display, which, according to the reviews, is not so actively spoiled by fingerprints. Also, the situation can save a matte film, which is sold separately from the tablet.

In the vertical orientation in the upper part there is an eye of the proximity sensor, as well as the front camera.

Performance

Characterizing the data about the processor and the platform of the device, it should be understood that this is a model of 2011. Of course, by modern standards, the tablet can be considered obsolete, whereas at that time these figures were perceived quite differently.

Thus, the Acer A500 operates on the basis of the Nvidia Tegra 2 chipset (two cores), which delivers performance at 1 GHz.

Simply put, in practice, the work of a tablet with Full HD and 1080p video clips has a lot of problems. The former do not reproduce at all, the latter go in jerks and with delays. Acceptable can be called a video showing in 720p format, but the picture will be appropriate.

The Tegra 2 processor is able to work with the advanced games of that time. Modern cumbersome toys, of course, he can not reproduce. But some classic games (for example, the same Angry birds, which are mentioned in almost all reviews) will go on hurray.

Camera

As we have already noted, there are two cameras on the tablet. Traditionally, one of them is located on the front, the other on the back of the device. Thus, with the help of the main (with a resolution of five megapixels), you can take pictures and videos of what is happening around, and using the front one (its matrix has a resolution of only 2 megapixels), the user can do "selfie" or videoconference in chats.

The quality of the image received on the Acer A500 is mediocre, expecting that it will ideally transfer the color balance, not worth it. Perhaps using such optics, it will only be possible to photograph text files for further reading from the device. And some more sophisticated methods of using, given its capabilities, it is difficult to think up.

Battery

Autonomy, as a rule, is a very important parameter for a mobile device. This is not surprising, because no one likes to sit with a gadget at the outlet or carry a portable battery. Since the tablet Acer A500 operates on the basis of the Android operating system (and even one of the earliest versions), it is not worth counting on a high level of its autonomy.

In the technical specifications it is stated that the model is able to hold out on a single charge up to six hours of time. If you conduct the simplest in nature tests, you can identify the actual life of the battery (whose capacity, by the way, is 3260 mAh). It equals 4-5 hours (depending on the nature of the actions performed on the tablet). If you need to stretch the duration of the gadget in conditions where there is no way to recharge, you can resort to the services of the regime "In the plane." Well, or in case of emergency, carry a charger for Acer A500 and be ready to look for an outlet.

Memory

For tablets, the issue of personal data placement is, of course, the most relevant. Especially for those that do not have the option of installing a memory card.

On sale there were two versions of the model A500 - 16 and 32 GB of internal memory. Which tablet to choose, the user himself decides, based on their own needs and style of working with the device. However, even if you take less than what you would like, you should not get upset - the computer supports memory cards with which you could fit even more. Thus, you can watch your favorite TV shows on the road or download new "toys" without any difficulty.

Reviews

Since the model was introduced back in 2011, since then a lot of reviews have been published on it. This may indicate the popularity of the device, its relevance among users.

The bulk of feedback is positive. They describe the benefits that we identified during the review. People note that it's worth working with a tablet due to the presence of a USB port, two cameras, low cost. Also, some emphasize the attractive, in their opinion, design of the device, its quality assembly.

Of course, there are also some negative reviews in which people describe their shortcomings. These include a too short cord for charging; Inconvenient button (responsible for how to turn on the tablet); A fine screen on which fingerprints are too clearly visible; Low autonomy. Some even mentioned various disruptions in the work of Acer A500: the Wi-Fi module does not turn on, the download of applications from the Android Market and much more. You can solve such problems either by the way of reboot, or by contacting the service center.

However, it should be understood that each of the characteristics given is only a personal opinion that does not pretend to be objective. Perhaps, one of the shortcomings does not seem to you so after you collide with it yourself.

Cost

When the tablet Acer A500 (the characteristics you already know) was on sale, it was offered for 12-14 thousand rubles. If you consider that the device has a sufficiently strong equipment and supports a large number of functions, being, in fact, universal, we can say that it is inexpensive. That is why the reviews spoke of such an undisputed advantage as the price affordable for the Acer A500 model.

conclusions

So, it's time to draw some conclusions. Unequivocally say something about what kind of tablet - good or bad, you can not. There are two opposite sides, choosing one of which is not so simple.

Model A500 is a fairly strong tablet computer, which has a whole set of tools for comfortable user work. For this, buyers also love the gadget. Also, the tablet has an attractive metal case that plays not only an aesthetic but also a practical (protective) role. Some elements (for example, a camera) can not be called ideal - but they should not be considered disadvantages.

In this case, the device is clearly not the most powerful (even by the standards), and in terms of performance, the tablet, roughly speaking, has much to grow. Therefore, how justified would be the purchase of such a device, everyone decides for himself. As testimonials can testify, many people were satisfied.