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Acer Iconia Tab A110 review

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Acer Iconia Tab A110
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5.8/10
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The Acer Iconia Tab A110 currently has an Informr score of 5.8 out of 10. This score is based on our evaluation of 6 sources including reviews from users and the web's most trusted critics.

The Acer Iconia Tab A110 is a simple and lightweight solution for those who wish to carry around an Android tablet with excellent features but don’t want to spend too much money on the high-end models. It was first introduced by Acer in June 2012 alongside another tablet called the Iconia Tab A210. It boasts many useful hardware and software features, but by far the most intriguing thing about it is its price tag. According to Acer, the A110 will be sold with a sub-$200 price. Has it got your attention now?

For a $200 tablet, it manages to best many other devices running Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, its default operating system. It comes with a 1.2GHz quad-core NVIDIA Tegra 3 SoC, 1GB of DDR3 RAM, and 8GB of internal storage which can be expanded further with the use of a microSD card slot. At the back, there is a 5-megapixel main camera while a 2-megapixel front-facing webcam sits right above its 7-inch touchscreen LCD. Speaking of the screen, the fact that it features a native resolution of 1024x600 pixels might leave some people very disappointed. Acer had to make some sacrifices in order to make this tablet reach the $200 price point, and this thing with the screen is clearly one of them.

As a modern wireless mobile computer, it also features 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 3.0, and GPSwith A-GPS. And it can be connected to computers and external monitors via its built-in microUSB and HDMI-out ports, respectively. If you can get over the fact that its screen resolution is limited to WSVGA, you’ll soon be enjoying the Android OS after shelling out no more than a couple hundred of your hard earned dollars.

Need To Know: Acer Iconia Tab A110

1. The small screen size and low price make it suitable for those looking to buy their first Android tablet. (The Good)

2. Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich is pre-installed as the default operating system and a free upgrade to Android 4.1 Jelly Bean will likely be provided by Acer before the end of 2012. (The Good)

3. Low screen resolution means users of the Acer Iconia Tab A110 won’t be able to fully enjoy high-definition content. (The Bad)

4. Users are likely to run out of internal storage fairly fast with only 8GB available. (The Bad)


Android
Operating system
Operating system
Android
1.2 GHz
Processor
Processor
1.2 GHz
7"
Screen Size
Screen Size
7"
Yes
Camera
Camera
Yes
3420 mAh
Battery


What the Critics Are Saying...


Computer Shopper
Computer Shopper

The Iconia Tab A110, with its respectable complement of connectivity and storage options, has a lot to offer, but it comes up short in several key areas, namely screen resolution and battery life. Granted, it outshines the Google Nexus 7 in expansion options, but it demands some big compromises in r...

- William Harrel, Computer Shopper
TrustedReviews
TrustedReviews

In isolation, the Acer Iconia Tab A110 doesn't look a bad deal. It offers an awful lot of power for not much cash, and it's good to see a budget tablet with both expandable storage and an HDMI output. The trouble is that the opposition is simply too strong. The Nexus 7 and Kindle Fire HD are not onl...

- Jonathan Bray, TrustedReviews
PC Magazine
PC Magazine

Were it not for the subpar screen and battery life, the Acer Iconia Tab A110 would have made an interesting alternative to the Nexus 7, as many people have complained about the lack of microSD expansion and micro HDMI out capability. Unfortunately, the screen is a significant downgrade, the overall...

- Eugene Kim, PC Magazine
Tech Advisor
Tech Advisor

The Acer Iconia Tab A110 doesn't stand up to the obvious competition from the Nexus 7, let down by a chunky design and low-grade screen. It's more expensive than Google's tablet, with less storage, so unless you need a microSD card slot or micro HDMI port, you’ll find a better all-round device...

- Chris Martin, Tech Advisor
Coolsmartphone
Coolsmartphone

I think the design and the hardware really put me off.

- James Pearce, Coolsmartphone


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Screen Size
7"

The Acer Iconia Tab A110's screen size is 7 inches with x pixels resolution.

Processor
1.2 GHz

There is a Nvidia Tegra 3 Quad-core 1.2 GHz processor (CPU).

OS

The tablet runs on proprietary operating system firmware.

Camera
Yes
There is a front-facing camera with 2+ megapixels resolution.
Storage
8 GB

Internal memory is 8 GB. An external, MicroSD, MicroSDHC (up to 32 GB) expansion slot is available for increased storage capacity.

Battery
3420mAh

The tablet is powered by a Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion), 3420 mAh battery. Acer's performance ratings are 11 days standby time, 5 hours Wi-Fi surfing.

Iconia Tab A110 Specs

Overview
Release Date October 30, 2012
Regions Available USA, Canada, United Kingdom
Operating System No

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Processor Nvidia Tegra 3 Quad-core 1.2 GHz
Internal Storage 8 GB
RAM 1 GB
Hearing Aid Compatible No
TTY/TDD No
SAR Unknown
Manufacturer Warranty 1 Year
Accessories Included AC Charger, Manual
Cellular
Networks
Mobile / Cellular Data
No (Option available)
Wi-Fi Calling No
Voice over LTE (VoLTE) No
SIM card size
No
Dual SIM No
Connectivity
USB Micro-USB 2.0
USB OTG Support No
Infrared No
Bluetooth 3.0
Bluetooth Profiles A2DP
Bluetooth Audio Codecs SBC
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Memory Expansion Slot Yes
Expansion Slot Info MicroSD, MicroSDHC (up to 32 GB)
NFC No
Camera
Main Camera
Resolution / Aperture
Zoom
Yes
Flash
No
Additional Main Camera Info
No
Video Recording Formats
3GP / 3GPP, H.264 / AVC, MPEG-4
Video Recording Parameters
Front Camera
Resolution / Aperture
2+ Megapixels
Additional Front Camera Info
Effects, Geotagging, Panorama, White balance, Exposure
Video Recording Parameters
Display / Screen
Type Color
Technology LCD (TFT)
Colors 16.7 million
Resolution x pixels
Pixel density 170 pixels
Size 7 inches
Sensors Ambient Light, Motion / Accelerometer, Gyroscope
Backlit Illumination Yes
Zoom / Magnification Yes
Screen Orientation Lock Yes
Multi-Touch Yes
Fingerprint-Resistant Coating No
Additional Display Features Capacitive touch screen
Power & Battery
Type Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery Capacity 3420 mAh
Removable Battery No
Wireless Charging No
Fast Charging No
Battery Charge Time 4 hours
Video Playback Time Up to 8 hours
Internet Use (Wi-Fi) Up to 5 hours
Internet Use (Cellular) Unknown
Standby Time Up to 11 days
Mixed Usage
Physical Characteristics
Material Plastic
Colors Black
Dimensions [H x W x D] 19.5 x 11.7 x 1.3 cm (7.7 x 4.6 x 0.5 in)
Weight 370 grams
Water Resistant / Waterproof Unknown
Rugged design No
IP Rating No
Headset Jack 3.5mm
External Speakers Yes
Input / Navigation
Touchscreen Yes
Sleep / Wake Key No
Home Key No
Physical keyboard No
Text-to-Speech Yes
Screen Reader No
Keypad/Screen Lock Yes
External Volume Control Yes
Fingerprint Sensor No
More
Additional Information Graphics: Yes
Backlit Illumination: Yes
Zoom / Magnification: Yes
Screen Orientation Lock: Yes
Predictive Text Entry: Yes
Keypad/Screen Lock: Yes
Web Browser: Yes
Email Client: Yes
Email Protocols: POP3, IMAP, SMTP, Microsoft Exchange
PC Synchronization: OTA
TV Out Info: HDMI
Audio Formats: MP3, eAAC+, AAC+, AAC, WMA
Video Playback Formats: 3GP / 3GPP, H.264 / AVC, MPEG-4
Streaming Video: Yes
Custom Ringtones: Yes
Vibration Alert: Yes
Viewable document types: DOC, DOCX, PDF, PPT, PPTX, XLS
Games: Downloadable
Apps: Downloadable
Included Software / Apps: -
Calendar, World Clock, Alarm, Calculator, Maps, Voice Memos / Recorder

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