SPLICED TECH /
ISSUE 01
REVIEW / Acer Iconia A1
Tech Specs
• Quad Core 1.2Ghz
processor
• 16GB or 32GB
memory
• 1GB RAM
• 1,0924 x 768 display
resolution
• Runs Android Jelly
Bean (4.2.2)
• Expandable
memory (MicroSD
card slot)
• 4:3 screen ratio
• 7.9 inch screen
• Front and rear
facing cameras
• Micro HDMI output
• Bluetooth & Wi-Fi
connectivity
PERSONALISATION
The Iconia also features a
range of programmable
gesture commands. Specific
gestures allow users to wake
the tablet up from standby
and launch directly into a
chosen app (e.g web browser
or camera). Practical, different
and a fair amount of fun too!
Another cool feature is the
ability to set up multiple
profiles that are all completely
separate to each other.
Keep your work and play
profiles separate, or have
multiple users on one tablet
without compromising your
personalized setup.
in the sun. The glare factor rivals
that of a teacher hosting Saturday
morning detention. Considering the
price however, we’re willing to let
this one slide.
The front facing camera is present,
but it’s a 0.3 megapixel camera, so don’t
expect any prize winning selfies to be
taken here. The rear facing camera is a
decent 5 megapixels and works pretty
well in well lit environments (such
as outdoors etc), and it does record
video footage in HD which is a plus.
The speaker (unfortunately) leaves
something to be desired, but a pair of
headphones solves the problem.?
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Verdict
Overall, I give this little
tablet kudos. It offers an
enjoyable, straightforward user
experience, does all the basics
(and then some), and does them
well. It looks pretty sexy, and it
does a great job adhering to the
notion of “what you see is what
you get”. For the price, you’d be
hard pressed to find a better deal.
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