Tablet PC Acer Iconia tab A501
Tablet Acer Iconia Tab A501 is very often compared with the famous iPad tablet... Some with the first, and some with the second. Unfortunately, I have not had a chance to delve deeply into these wonderful devices, and the iPad for me is, as they say, “a thing in itself”. Therefore, I will not compare the Acer Iconia Tab A501 with its older brothers, but just tell you about this interesting gadget.
The device is assembled on the basis of a processor Nvidia Tegra 2 with a clock speed of 1 GHz and runs on the Android operating system.
Volume random access memory- 1 GB. Flash memory of the tablet, depending on the configuration, can be 16, 32 and 64 GB. In our case, there are 16 GB, of which, roughly speaking, 12.5 GB is allocated to the user for work. The memory can be expanded with flash cards. Supports microSD cards up to 32 GB.
The computer is equipped with a capacitive display with a diagonal of 10.1 inches. Its resolution is 1280x800. The light sensor automatically adjusts the brightness of the screen. The presence of a Micro-HDMI connector also allows you to output the image to an external monitor or TV.
The viewing angles of the display are excellent, there is no other way to say it. The image is visible from any position. In addition, it stains noticeably less than its counterparts, and the left prints are easily wiped off with a light movement of a soft napkin. This, by the way, is rare, usually much more effort is required to clean the display.
The tablet has Wi-Fi, 3G and GPS modules "on board", so without communication you can only stay in completely remote places.
Two speakers located on the bottom of the device are responsible for sound reproduction. The manual also mentions two microphones with noise and echo cancellation. They are not visible visually, but there is certainly something there. This "something" records sound so disgusting that you wonder how the manufacturer put such rubbish in such a cool tablet. Looking ahead, I will say that this is the only serious drawback.
The gadget has two cameras at once. One of them, 2-megapixel, is located on the front side of the device and is intended primarily for network communication. The second, five-megapixel, is located on the bottom. It is equipped with an LED flash and is designed for photo and video shooting.
The dimensions of the tablet are 260x177x13.3 mm and weighs 768 g.
The body is made of metal and plastic. The bottom is slightly convex, making the gadget easy to handle from a flat surface.
On the upper part of the body there is a rocker for adjusting the volume and a switch that blocks the function of automatic screen rotation. There are also slots for installing a flash card and a SIM card, covered with a protective cover.
On the left side there is a power button, a headphone jack and a Micro-HDMI port.
Left view
On the right side there is a Reset button, a Micro-USB connector for synchronization with a computer (a Micro-USB / USB cable is included in the package), a network adapter and a USB connector to which you can connect external storage and other equipment such as a mouse, keyboard, or joystick.
Right view
On the bottom there is a connector for connecting the tablet to the docking station.
Bottom view
On the bottom there are two speakers and a camera with flash. Another camera, as mentioned earlier, is located on the front side. It is located to the left of the display, closer to the upper left corner. The location, of course, is not the best, because if you hold the tablet straight in front of you, the face in the resulting image turns out to be strongly shifted to the side.
The computer comes with the Android 3.0 operating system installed. When you first connect to the Internet, you will be prompted to update the software version, and if you are not very advanced user this operating system, I recommend doing this, since initially not everything is smooth on the tablet. For example, there are problems playing video from a USB drive and there is no way to safely remove it. In addition, the operating system will be updated immediately to version 3.2, which has a lot of advantages.
But if you are already a fairly experienced user, perhaps you should not rush to update, as in new version operating system, you will not be able to obtain superuser rights (root), allowing you to use the resources of the gadget to the fullest. However, there are several ways to return to old version firmware. (By the way, it is possible to bring the tablet back to life, even if your experiments have brought it to a state of "brick".)
Computer desktop
Desktop content is composed of various Acer widgets, shortcuts and content folders. Of course, the user can independently choose the widgets and shortcuts he needs and place them on the desktops, of which there are only five. To do this, you need to go to the screen settings. To do this, you need to click on the screen and hold it for a couple of seconds or click on the plus sign in the right upper corner display.
This is how widgets are added
To access installed applications, you must click on the inscription "Applications", which is also located in the upper right.
The Acer content folders contain shortcuts to programs organized by category. There are four such categories: eReading (it contains everything related to reading), "Games", "Multimedia" and " Social networks". If you have entered one of the folders, then you can go to the contents of the neighboring folder by simply scrolling, so, in fact, you get four more desktops in addition to the five available.
Sample Acer content folder
At the bottom left of the display are the on-screen navigation buttons. These are the back button, the return to the desktop button, and the call button recently running applications... In general, navigation is very convenient, as the display responds instantly to touch.
To enter information are used screen keyboard Android and a keyboard for entering text using the XT9 method (in this method, the computer offers a choice of words as you type).
I would also like to tell you about the experience of using external input devices connected via a USB connector.
There were no problems with the mouse initially. She immediately made up her mind perfectly and worked flawlessly. The only question is whether it is needed here at all.
With the USB keyboard, initially there was a small difficulty: it, like a mouse, is immediately detected and ready to work, but the support of the Russian language for external keyboard not in the tablet. This problem was solved by installing the Russian Keyboard application. After installation, you need to select the Russian Keyboard input method that appears there in the "Language and input" settings section and select the "External keyboard" layout in its settings.
Setting up the Russian keyboard
After that, you can fully work with documents. Everything is as usual, only the layout can be switched by two combinations at the same time - "Space" + Shift and Shift + Alt. Current layout displayed as a national flag in the lower right corner.
It would be interesting to check what happens if you connect a keyboard and a mouse at the same time via a USB hub. If all this works, then you can connect via HDMI to a TV and get a cool workplace... It’s a pity that I didn’t have a hub. If anyone has tried it, please unsubscribe in the comments.
Large display ideal for gaming
To work with the GPS module, here are used google maps, so for a comfortable work I advise you to install one of the appropriate applications.
The machine works very smartly. There are several games installed in the system that just go into the air. As an experiment, I installed a couple more, with which there were no problems either.
Another game screenshot
WITH wireless connections Everything is fine. The native browser slows down slightly, but no one bothers to install any other. This applies in general to all default programs that for some reason do not suit you. There are a lot of software for Android nowadays, including completely free ones.
Poisk-podbor.ru in a standard browser
The quality of the front camera is more than sufficient for the needs of network communication. The rear camera is somewhat more powerful, but in low light, you can't count on shooting masterpieces even with a flash. In general, judge by the examples of pictures.
Front camera shot
In the settings, you can set the type of lighting, exposure, shooting mode, etc., but the camera is still far away.
And this is a picture from the back camera.
With time autonomous work just beauty. In video mode, the tablet lasted seven hours. During operation ... It's even hard to say here. I've been torturing him for two days now, as soon as a free minute appears. And I load it normally: either download something, then watch a video on YouTube, play with a toy for about an hour (at night, however, I turned it off completely). In general, there is now still 30% of the battery charge. I feel that if I start "testing" it without turning it off, I will be cut out much earlier than it.
To summarize: powerful, lightweight, with exceptional viewing angles of the display, with Wi-Fi, 3G and GPS modules, with obedient control, the ability to connect external input devices, significant battery life, with two good cameras, finally, just a handsome man. Also, don't forget that the display is easy to wipe off.
There is only one negative against these pros - a lousy microphone. Well, to be completely objective, you can find fault with the location of the front camera, but this is a trifle. Although the face is shifted to the side, it hits the whole. Not so long ago, a tablet came into my hands, where only part of the face was captured by the camera. There was really a minus. And here it is, for show. So Acer tablet Iconia Tab A501 is a worthy competitor in its segment.
In addition, the tablet has a lot of features that were not provided by the developer. True, to implement most of them, you need root rights... So for those who like to experiment the expanse here is an unplowed field.
As for the cost of the gadget, in the configuration we have considered, its cost can be less than seventeen and a half thousand rubles.
I thank the network of computer stores "Jupiter" for the device provided for review.
Acer Iconia Tab A500 16Gb is one of the first tablets in Russia on the Android Honeycomb platform. Entering the market following the sensational Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 and Motorola XOOM, Iconia Tab was announced relatively modestly, but it surprised many with its quality and performance.
Distinctive feature this device already at least in the fact that the creators did not go along with everyone on the heels of Apple and did not copy appearance iPad. Acer design Iconia Tab A500 came out quite simple and pleasant. The front part is almost completely covered with glass, and the back - with an aluminum plate. The latter, it should be noted, affected the weight of the device, which amounted to 765 g with dimensions of 260x177x13 mm.
The performance of the gadget can already be called traditional for tablets based on Android. The Iconia Tab has a powerful NVIDIA Tegra2 dual-core processor, 1GB RAM, 16GB or 32GB internal memory with microSDHC card support.
The TFT display with a diagonal of 10.1 inches and with a resolution of 1280x800 pixels can also be called classic for devices of this type... The presence of two cameras (2 and 5 million pixels) is another not surprising, but nice detail.
The battery of the tablet is typical: in the economical mode it lasts on average for a day.
A feature of the gadget is the presence of a stereo output with sound quality like a CD. I was pleasantly surprised by the presence of two microphones with noise and echo cancellation function. The Dolby Mobile spatial sound reproduction system is another solid advantage of the device.
The price of the Acer Iconia Tab A500 is quite reasonable and matches its capabilities. On average in Russia, it is 15-16 thousand rubles (for a device with built-in memory of 16 GB).
Summary
Acer Iconia Tab A500 is a high-quality and relatively inexpensive device that managed to pleasantly surprise users. Before us is a worthy competitor to any other tablet.
Main pluses:
- iPad-free design;
- powerful processor;
- high-quality sound;
- price.
The main cons:
- slight backlash is possible;
- impressive weight.
2 years ago
1.Android 3.2, which will soon turn into 4.0 2.Design, 3.3G aluminum body 4.USB port and mini HDMI output 5.Very good sound 6.Slot for expanding memory 7.Good battery, in the mode of Internet surfing and games live a couple of days 8. Open file system 9. A lot of games and applications
2 years ago
A quality product! :-) I have been using it for 4 months, no problems! Good screen, it keeps charging well, all games from the market fly, 3g works fine in Moscow, Wi-Fi is stable, USB is full !!!
2 years ago
Comfortable to hold, android 3.3. Android market, the price when compared with different iPads, 3G, the interface does not slow down like a Samsung Galaxy tab.
2 years ago
good battery, loud music for tablet,
2 years ago
USB, nice design, touchscreen is not nearly worse than on galaxy tab 10.1, 3G, Skype with video, a bunch of applications, everything is at a fairly understandable level.
2 years ago
He's cool in almost everything
2 years ago
Compared to other tablets, the big advantage is the built-in HDMI / USB host ports, plus a microSDHC card port.
2 years ago
I use it for almost a year, every day for a long time, it does not freeze nirazu, the sensor works fine, the android has never failed, everything is updated in a timely manner, a lot of useful functions, quite a decent camera, good sound, it's very good that the case is made of steel, I dropped it twice, but he didn't get it) )
2 years ago
stable work. I have been using it for more than a year. it is important to install good software and compatible programs and there will be no problems. quite a long time of work with proper configuration. Excellent to watch movies and cartoons on it.
2 years ago
Fast, almost non-buggy (after updating to ICS), availability regular USB(reads both flash drives and portable HDDs, and also understands wireless mice and Claudia), a good screen, almost does not get warm.
2 years ago
1.Heavy, just because of the aluminum case
2. There is a problem with wi-fi reception, the signal level is lower than that of competitors. And again, because of the aluminum case, which does not pass the signal, but I would not say that it is very critical.
3.Short charging wire, barely reaches the table.
4.Glossy screen, solved by gluing an anti-glare film
2 years ago
When will the flash drive be read separately, and not in a common heap? (Well, it's a jamb of an android sooner :-)) And the dialer will not hurt! And when will 4.0 arrive?
2 years ago
I did not find a normal application for android for network printing, but, again, this is more of a complaint about the OS.
2 years ago
the picture is bad in the sun
2 years ago
the disadvantages are not significant, everything is easily treated !!!
2 years ago
Short charging cord. And if the charge is dead, then you will not find it in the city, you have to order through the Internet
2 years ago
1) The main thing I want to warn you about, and for the sake of which I am writing this review, is VERY low sound quality when communicating via Skype and IP-telephony!
But after many hours spent researching the problem, I came to the conclusion that this is not the problem with the Acer Iconia, but the Android Honeycomb. The problem should appear to some extent on all tablets with Android Honeycomb. At least in version 3.2 (in version 3.0 everything is fine)
The microphone quality is normal. If you record sound using programs that can write it directly from a microphone, the sound is clear and of high quality, but all voice and video chat programs use a voice stream with automatic echo cancellation and sound level control. This is where the problems begin. The sound comes out like from a toilet and is very quiet and with a very high level.
2 years ago
As such, I did not find them, well, for little things. I did not immediately find on the keyboard where to switch the language) I did not immediately figure out how to transfer from a flash drive to a tablet, but again it was difficult for me. For someone it is not significant.
2 years ago
WI-FI sometimes (!) Turns on, updates are also only through WI-FI., The camera on the front side is not very high quality, although this is not so important
2 years ago
the weight
the screen is glossy, gets better by buying a matte film
native programs about nothing. immediately put a third-party browser to your taste
buttons are not super ergonomic
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Design
Information about the dimensions and weight of the device, presented in different units of measurement. Materials used, offered colors, certificates.
| Width Width information - refers to the horizontal side of the device in its standard orientation during use. | 260 mm (millimeters) 26 cm (centimeters) 0.85 ft (feet) 10.24 in (inches) |
| Height Height information - refers to the vertical side of the device in its standard orientation during use. | 177 mm (millimeters) 17.7 cm (centimeters) 0.58 ft (feet) 6.97 in (inches) |
| Thickness Information about the thickness of the device in different units measurements. | 13.3 mm (millimeters) 1.33 cm (centimeters) 0.04 ft (feet) 0.52 in (inches) |
| The weight Information about the weight of the device in different units of measurement. | 730 g (grams) 1.61 lbs (pounds) 25.75 oz (ounces) |
| Volume The approximate volume of the device, calculated based on the dimensions provided by the manufacturer. Refers to devices with a rectangular parallelepiped shape. | 612.07 cm³ (cubic centimeters) 37.17 in³ (cubic inches) |
| Colors Information about the colors in which this device is offered for sale. | Black |
SIM card
The SIM card is used in mobile devices to store data that certifies the authenticity of mobile service subscribers.
Mobile networks
A mobile network is a radio system that allows multiple mobile devices to communicate with each other.
Mobile technology and data rates
Communication between devices in mobile networks is carried out using technologies that provide different data rates.
Operating system
An operating system is the system software that controls and coordinates the operation of hardware components in a device.
SoC (System on a Chip)
A system on a chip (SoC) integrates all the major hardware components of a mobile device into a single chip.
| SoC (System on a Chip) A system on a chip (SoC) integrates various hardware components such as a processor, graphics processor, memory, peripherals, interfaces, etc., as well as the software required for their operation. | Nvidia Tegra 2 250 T20 |
| Technological process Information about the technological process by which the chip is manufactured. The value in nanometers is half the distance between the elements in the processor. | 40 nm (nanometers) |
| Processor (CPU) The main function of the processor (CPU) of a mobile device is to interpret and execute instructions contained in software applications. | ARM Cortex-A9 |
| Processor size The bit size of the processor is determined by the size (in bits) of registers, address buses and data buses. 64-bit processors offer better performance than 32-bit processors, which are more efficient than 16-bit processors. | 32 bit |
| Instruction set architecture Instructions are commands with which the software sets / controls the operation of the processor. Information about the instruction set (ISA) that the processor can execute. | ARMv7 |
| Level 1 cache (L1) The cache memory is used by the processor to reduce the time it takes to access more frequently used data and instructions. L1 (Level 1) cache is small and is much faster than both system memory and other levels of cache. If the processor does not find the requested data in L1, it continues to look for it in the L2 cache. On some processors, this search is performed simultaneously in L1 and L2. | 32 KB + 32 KB (kilobytes) |
| L2 cache L2 (level 2) cache is slower than L1, but instead has a larger capacity to allow caching more data. It, like L1, is much faster than system memory (RAM). If the processor does not find the requested data in L2, it continues to look for them in L3 cache memory (if available) or in RAM memory. | 1024 KB (kilobytes) 1 MB (megabytes) |
| Number of processor cores The processor core executes program instructions. There are processors with one, two or more cores. Having more cores increases performance by allowing multiple instructions to execute in parallel. | 2 |
| CPU clock speed The clock speed of a processor describes its speed in cycles per second. It is measured in megahertz (MHz) or gigahertz (GHz). | 1000 MHz (megahertz) |
| Graphics processing unit (GPU) A graphics processing unit (GPU) handles computation for a variety of 2D / 3D graphics applications. V mobile devices it is used most often by games, consumer interface, video applications, and more. | ULP GeForce |
| Number of cores GPU Like a processor, a GPU is made up of several working parts called cores. They handle the graphical computation of various applications. | 8 |
| GPU clock speed Speed is the clock speed of the GPU and is measured in megahertz (MHz) or gigahertz (GHz). | 333 MHz (megahertz) |
| The amount of random access memory (RAM) Random access memory (RAM) is used by the operating system and all installed applications. The data that is saved in the RAM is lost after the device is turned off or restarted. | 1 GB (gigabytes) |
| Memory type (RAM) Information about the type of random access memory (RAM) used by the device. | LPDDR2 |
| Number of RAM channels Information about the number of RAM channels that are integrated into the SoC. More channels means more high speeds data transmission. | Single channel |
| RAM frequency The frequency of the RAM determines its speed of operation, more specifically, the speed of reading / writing data. | 300 MHz (megahertz) |
| 4 pixel shaders 4 vertex shaders |
Built-in memory
Each mobile device has built-in (non-removable) fixed memory.
Memory cards
Memory cards are used in mobile devices to increase the storage space for data.
Screen
The screen of a mobile device is characterized by its technology, resolution, pixel density, diagonal length, color depth, etc.
| Type / technology One of the main characteristics of the screen is the technology by which it is made and on which the image quality of information directly depends. | LCD |
| Diagonal On mobile devices, screen size is expressed in terms of the length of its diagonal, measured in inches. | 10.1 in (inches) 256.54 mm (millimeters) 25.65 cm (centimeters) |
| Width Approximate screen width | 8.56 in (inches) 217.55 mm (millimeters) 21.75 cm (centimeters) |
| Height Approximate screen height | 5.35 in (inches) 135.97 mm (millimeters) 13.6 cm (centimeters) |
| Aspect ratio The aspect ratio of the long side of the screen to its short side | 1.6:1 16:10 |
| Permission Screen resolution shows the number of pixels horizontally and vertically on the screen. More a high resolution means sharper image detail. | 1280 x 800 pixels |
| Pixel density Information about the number of pixels per centimeter or inch of the screen. Higher density allows information to be shown on the screen in clearer detail. | 149 ppi (pixels per inch) 58 ppcm (pixels per centimeter) |
| Color depth Screen color depth reflects the total number of bits used for color components in one pixel. Information about the maximum number of colors that the screen can display. | 18 bit 262144 flowers |
| Screen footprint The approximate percentage of the display area on the front of the device. | 64.48% (percent) |
| Other characteristics Information about other functions and features of the screen. | Capacitive Multitouch |
Sensors
Different sensors perform different quantitative measurements and convert physical metrics into signals that can be recognized by the mobile device.
Rear camera
The main camera of a mobile device is usually located on its rear panel and can be combined with one or more additional cameras.
| Flash type The rear (rear) cameras of mobile devices mainly use LED flashes. They can be configured with one, two or more light sources and vary in shape. | LED |
| Image Resolution Resolution is one of the main characteristics of cameras. It represents the number of horizontal and vertical pixels in the image. For convenience, smartphone manufacturers often quote resolutions in megapixels, indicating the approximate number of pixels in millions. | 2592 x 1944 pixels 5.04 MP (megapixels) |
| Video resolution Information about the maximum video resolution that the camera can record. | 1920 x 1080 pixels 2.07 MP (megapixels) |
| Specifications Information about additional software and hardware features of the rear (rear) camera. | Autofocus Geographic tags Face recognition |
Front-camera
Smartphones have one or more front cameras of different designs - pop-up camera, PTZ camera, notch or hole in the display, camera under the display.
Radio
The radio of the mobile device is a built-in FM receiver.
Locating
Information about the navigation and positioning technologies supported by the device.
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi is a technology that enables wireless communication for transferring data over short distances between various devices.
Bluetooth
Bluetooth is a standard for secure wireless transfer of data between different types of devices over short distances.
USB
USB (Universal Serial Bus) is an industry standard that allows different electronic devices to exchange data.
HDMI
HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is a digital audio / video interface that replaces older analog audio / video standards.
Headphone jack
This is an audio connector, which is also called an audio connector. The most widely used standard in mobile devices is the 3.5mm headphone jack.
Connecting devices
Information about other important connection technologies supported by the device.
Browser
A web browser is a software application for accessing and viewing information on the Internet.
Video file formats / codecs
Mobile devices support different video file formats and codecs, which respectively store and encode / decode digital video data.
Battery
Mobile device batteries differ in their capacity and technology. They provide the electrical charge required for their function.
| Capacity Battery capacity indicates the maximum charge it can store, measured in milliampere-hours. | 3260 mAh (milliampere-hours) |
| Type of The type of battery is determined by its structure and, more precisely, by the chemicals used. There are different types of batteries, with the most common mobile devices using lithium-ion and lithium-ion polymer batteries. | Li-polymer |
| Talk time 2G Talk time in 2G is the period of time during which the battery charge is completely discharged during a continuous conversation on a 2G network. | 8 h (hours) 480 min (minutes) 0.3 days |
| Standby time 2G The 2G standby time is the period of time during which the battery is fully discharged when the device is in stand-by mode and connected to a 2G network. | 400 h (hours) 24000 min (minutes) 16.7 days |
| Talk time 3G Talk time in 3G is the period of time during which the battery charge is completely discharged during a continuous conversation on a 3G network. | 8 h (hours) 480 min (minutes) 0.3 days |
| 3G standby time Standby time in 3G is the period of time during which the battery charge is completely discharged when the device is in stand-by mode and connected to a 3G network. | 400 h (hours) 24000 min (minutes) 16.7 days |
| Specifications Information about some additional characteristics of the device battery. | Non-removable |
The Acer Iconia Tab A501 Internet Tablet powered by the Nvidia Tegra 2 processor can be an excellent compromise for those who cannot choose between an Internet tablet and a laptop. The presence of Wi-Fi and 3G modules will allow you to access the Web from almost anywhere, and the ability to connect an external keyboard will allow you to work with documents without any restrictions.
The Acer Iconia Tab A501 is often compared to the famous iPad. Some with the first, and some with the second. Unfortunately, I have not had a chance to delve deeply into these wonderful devices, and the iPad for me is, as they say, “a thing in itself”. Therefore, I will not compare the Acer Iconia Tab A501 with its older brothers, but just tell you about this interesting gadget.
The device is assembled on the basis of the Nvidia Tegra 2 processor with a clock speed of 1 GHz and runs on the Android operating system.
The amount of RAM is 1 GB. Flash memory of the tablet, depending on the configuration, can be 16, 32 and 64 GB. In our case, there are 16 GB, of which, roughly speaking, 12.5 GB is allocated to the user for work. The memory can be expanded with flash cards. Supports microSD cards up to 32 GB.
The computer is equipped with a capacitive display with a diagonal of 10.1 inches. Its resolution is 1280 × 800. The light sensor automatically adjusts the brightness of the screen. The presence of a Micro-HDMI connector also allows you to output the image to an external monitor or TV.
The viewing angles of the display are excellent, there is no other way to say it. The image is visible from any position. In addition, it stains noticeably less than its counterparts, and the left prints are easily wiped off with a light movement of a soft napkin. This, by the way, is rare, usually much more effort is required to clean the display.
The tablet has Wi-Fi, 3G and GPS modules "on board", so without communication you can only stay in completely remote places.
Two speakers located on the bottom of the device are responsible for sound reproduction. The manual also mentions two microphones with noise and echo cancellation. They are not visible visually, but there is certainly something there. This "something" records sound so disgusting that you wonder how the manufacturer put such rubbish in such a cool tablet. Looking ahead, I will say that this is the only serious drawback.
The gadget has two cameras at once. One of them, 2-megapixel, is located on the front side of the device and is intended primarily for network communication. The second, five-megapixel, is located on the bottom. It is equipped with an LED flash and is designed for photo and video shooting.
The dimensions of the tablet are 260x177x13.3 mm and weighs 768 g.
The body is made of metal and plastic. The bottom is slightly convex, making the gadget easy to handle from a flat surface.
On the upper part of the body there is a rocker for adjusting the volume and a switch that blocks the function of automatic screen rotation. There are also slots for installing a flash card and a SIM card, covered with a protective cover.
On the left side there is a power button, a headphone jack and a Micro-HDMI port.
On the right side there is a Reset button, a Micro-USB connector for synchronizing with a computer (a Micro-USB / USB cable is included in the package), a network adapter socket and a USB connector to which you can connect an external drive and other equipment such as a mouse, keyboard or joystick.
On the bottom there is a connector for connecting the tablet to the docking station.
On the bottom there are two speakers and a camera with flash. Another camera, as mentioned earlier, is located on the front side. It is located to the left of the display, closer to the upper left corner. The location, of course, is not the best, because if you hold the tablet straight in front of you, the face in the resulting image turns out to be strongly shifted to the side.
The computer comes with the Android 3.0 operating system installed. When you first connect to the Internet, you will be prompted to update the software version, and if you are not a very experienced user of this operating system, I recommend doing this, since not everything is smooth initially on the tablet. For example, there are problems playing video from a USB drive and there is no way to safely remove it. In addition, the operating system will be updated immediately to version 3.2, which has a lot of advantages.
But if you are already a fairly experienced user, perhaps you should not rush to update, since in the new version of the operating system you will not be able to get superuser (root) rights, allowing you to use the gadget's resources to the fullest. However, there are several ways to revert to a previous firmware version. (By the way, it is possible to bring the tablet back to life, even if your experiments have brought it to a state of "brick".)
Desktop content is composed of various Acer widgets, shortcuts and content folders. Of course, the user can independently choose the widgets and shortcuts he needs and place them on the desktops, of which there are only five. To do this, you need to go to the screen settings. To do this, you need to click on the screen and hold it for a couple of seconds or click on the plus sign in the upper right corner of the display.
