Acer Iconia Tab A211 Tablet Review
Most tablet users use it to surf the Internet. Next come lovers of watching videos, players, readers of books, business people (working with documents), and of communicating online (social networks).
For all of these tasks (even if indirectly) an Internet connection is required. In addition, the ecosystem itself and tablet use scenarios imply the presence of the Internet.
There is an opinion that tablets with a 3G module (that’s how you can get internet where there is no wi-fi) are quite expensive. Today I want to disprove the myth, without slipping into Chinese handicrafts and tambourine dances.
Before us is a tablet with a 3g module, 4 cores, a great build and a loyal price: Acer Iconia Tab A211.
Inside the white box (somewhere with a pack of A4 paper) you will find the tablet itself, the charger, the USB-microUSB cable, a few pieces of paper.
Everything is laid out in a box. Each compartment - to fit your needs. No heaps, kuchkovaniya.
The charger is the heir to the 2011 series (A500, A100). Round pin, wire is a bit short (if you have a socket low - then this can be a problem).
')
If you understand the connectors and ports, then the situation will be as follows:
On the right side is the charger connector (and that's it!). He claims the word "tidy" - it is.
The back side is a very nice white plastic “golf ball”. In general, the entire line of Acer 2012 tablets has such an texture, but it is here, in white, that it looks best.
The perforation for the speakers is nice, fits well with the overall design. It looks even better than in the models of the top segment (for example A701).
Also, I really liked how the logo looks on the back cover. This is not so much a design find, as simply an aesthetically and organically inscribed element.
At the upper end, the orientation lock and the volume rocker have become a classic.
It looks the same as on older models, but a bit elsewhere. It is not necessary to get used again.
The main camera is not. Because of this, the back cover looks more organic and complete.
All connectors and ports are located on the left side.
Here and the power button (with status display), and 3.5 mm headphone jack, and micro-USB, a full USB host, as well as a plug, under which a slot for a SIM card (mini SIM) and a memory card (microSD).
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If suddenly one of you does not represent the size of a 10 inch tablet, then here is a comparison with the Samsung Galaxy S2 and Note 2.
The device is built on the platform nVidia Tegra 2 (T30L).
Quad-core processor at 1200 MHz (four cores work under load, but there is still one core for power saving), 1 GB of RAM, 16 GB of internal memory.
Performance is good. I did not notice any brakes in the system anywhere. Games and programs go quickly, without stuttering. The video is being played, FullHD was practically meaningless to watch, but the MKV 1920 * 1200 (BD-Rip) goes without the slightest twitch. What is simpler - just flies. Wirelessly from a local server - 720p without problems, then it depends on the container and decoding (hardware over the network works fine).
RAM is enough to run 30 tabs in Chrome (checked personally).
Synthetics produces good "parrots".
The tablet heats up with a load not much, but it heats up. Near the right side.
Display - 1280 * 800 pixels, multitouch for 10 touches. Matrix - TFT TN.
The highlight of the Iconia Tab A211 is a 3G module. GSM bands (850/900/1800/1900), UMTS (850/900/1900/2100), up to 21 Mbit
with (3G, EDGE, HSCSD, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA +. If there is no Wi-Fi in the vicinity (which is here, by the way b / g / n - you will not be left without a connection.
Working with a sim card allows you to go online, send and receive SMS. Call "out of the box" can not. Unfortunately, there is no way to check root (and it may be possible to call). The speed of the module shows very good. If your operator delivers speed (up to 21 Mbit / s) - A211 will take it completely. And if this is not enough for you, connect compatible USB modems.
3260 mAh battery. On the one hand it is not enough. At full load it will be about 4 hours. On the other hand, it gives about 5.5 hours of Internet access via wi-fi at full brightness. And if you turn off all sorts of buns and just read a book, then everything is 6-7 hours.
The operating system for now is just Ice Cream Sandwich. 4.0.4, however, the manufacturer boldly announces the upcoming update. Right in the characteristics on the box is Jelly Bean.
From Acer, the usual add-ons of Acer Ring have been added here, your own screen unlocker, as well as the Polaris Office suite (that is, you can edit office documents out of the box).
The blocker can be configured to call any program immediately from the lock screen (just pull in the right direction).
Acer Ring allows you to access a menu with 4 favorite programs, bookmarks and volume control anywhere.
Also, the notification menu and quick settings have been slightly changed.
By the way, the tablet has no light sensor. So the brightness control is manual.
The camera on the tablet is also one - only the front one. At 2 MP (720p).
Photos are obtained about anything. But for video calls it is more than enough.
Speaking directly, I will say that the tablet is a good middling. Even more! Performance and autonomy - at a good level. The design is original, pleasant, the assembly is excellent. Materials are good. Stuffing - top. The screen is ordinary.
There is a 3G module, there is everything that is needed, even a full-fledged USB host. There is nothing superfluous.
In addition - the price (16900 at the time of writing the review).
Competitors for the device will be either more expensive counterparts, or Chinese consumer goods (and this is immediately a poor quality of assembly and materials).
For all of these tasks (even if indirectly) an Internet connection is required. In addition, the ecosystem itself and tablet use scenarios imply the presence of the Internet.
There is an opinion that tablets with a 3G module (that’s how you can get internet where there is no wi-fi) are quite expensive. Today I want to disprove the myth, without slipping into Chinese handicrafts and tambourine dances.
Before us is a tablet with a 3g module, 4 cores, a great build and a loyal price: Acer Iconia Tab A211.
Summary
| System | |
|---|---|
| operating system | Android |
| Support | Android 4.0 |
| Processor / chipset | Nvidia Tegra 3 1200 MHz |
| Number of Cores | four |
| RAM | 1 GB |
| Internal memory | 16 GB |
| Memory card support | microSDHC, up to 32 GB |
| Screen | |
| Screen | 10.1 ", 1280x800 |
| Screen type | Glossy TFT |
| Touch screen | capacitive multitouch |
| Number of pixels per inch (PPI) | 149 |
| Video processor | NVIDIA ULP GeForce GPU |
| Wireless connection | |
| Wi-Fi support | have Wi-Fi 802.11n |
| Bluetooth support | yes, Bluetooth 2.1 EDR |
| Mobile Internet | 3G, EDGE, HSCSD, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA +, GPRS, GSM900, GSM1800, GSM1900 |
| Camera | |
| Front-camera | there are 2 million pixels. |
| Sound | |
| Built-in speakers | have stereo sound |
| Built-in microphone | there is |
| Functionality | |
| GPS | there is |
| GLONASS | there is |
| Automatic screen orientation | there is |
| Sensors | accelerometer, compass |
| Connection | |
| USB connection to computer | there is |
| Connecting external devices via USB | there is |
| Audio / Headphone Out | there is 3.5 mm |
| Nutrition | |
| Working hours | 8 h |
| Battery capacity | 3260 mAh |
| Dimensions and weight | |
| Dimensions (LxWxD) | 260x175x12mm |
| Weight | 711 g |
Equipment
Inside the white box (somewhere with a pack of A4 paper) you will find the tablet itself, the charger, the USB-microUSB cable, a few pieces of paper.
Everything is laid out in a box. Each compartment - to fit your needs. No heaps, kuchkovaniya.
The charger is the heir to the 2011 series (A500, A100). Round pin, wire is a bit short (if you have a socket low - then this can be a problem).
')
Boys - to the left, girls - to the right
If you understand the connectors and ports, then the situation will be as follows:
On the right side is the charger connector (and that's it!). He claims the word "tidy" - it is.
The back side is a very nice white plastic “golf ball”. In general, the entire line of Acer 2012 tablets has such an texture, but it is here, in white, that it looks best.
The perforation for the speakers is nice, fits well with the overall design. It looks even better than in the models of the top segment (for example A701).
Also, I really liked how the logo looks on the back cover. This is not so much a design find, as simply an aesthetically and organically inscribed element.
At the upper end, the orientation lock and the volume rocker have become a classic.
It looks the same as on older models, but a bit elsewhere. It is not necessary to get used again.
The main camera is not. Because of this, the back cover looks more organic and complete.
All connectors and ports are located on the left side.
Here and the power button (with status display), and 3.5 mm headphone jack, and micro-USB, a full USB host, as well as a plug, under which a slot for a SIM card (mini SIM) and a memory card (microSD).
.If suddenly one of you does not represent the size of a 10 inch tablet, then here is a comparison with the Samsung Galaxy S2 and Note 2.
Inside and system
The device is built on the platform nVidia Tegra 2 (T30L).
Quad-core processor at 1200 MHz (four cores work under load, but there is still one core for power saving), 1 GB of RAM, 16 GB of internal memory.
Performance is good. I did not notice any brakes in the system anywhere. Games and programs go quickly, without stuttering. The video is being played, FullHD was practically meaningless to watch, but the MKV 1920 * 1200 (BD-Rip) goes without the slightest twitch. What is simpler - just flies. Wirelessly from a local server - 720p without problems, then it depends on the container and decoding (hardware over the network works fine).
RAM is enough to run 30 tabs in Chrome (checked personally).
Synthetics produces good "parrots".
The tablet heats up with a load not much, but it heats up. Near the right side.
Display - 1280 * 800 pixels, multitouch for 10 touches. Matrix - TFT TN.
The highlight of the Iconia Tab A211 is a 3G module. GSM bands (850/900/1800/1900), UMTS (850/900/1900/2100), up to 21 Mbit
with (3G, EDGE, HSCSD, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA +. If there is no Wi-Fi in the vicinity (which is here, by the way b / g / n - you will not be left without a connection.
Working with a sim card allows you to go online, send and receive SMS. Call "out of the box" can not. Unfortunately, there is no way to check root (and it may be possible to call). The speed of the module shows very good. If your operator delivers speed (up to 21 Mbit / s) - A211 will take it completely. And if this is not enough for you, connect compatible USB modems.
3260 mAh battery. On the one hand it is not enough. At full load it will be about 4 hours. On the other hand, it gives about 5.5 hours of Internet access via wi-fi at full brightness. And if you turn off all sorts of buns and just read a book, then everything is 6-7 hours.
The operating system for now is just Ice Cream Sandwich. 4.0.4, however, the manufacturer boldly announces the upcoming update. Right in the characteristics on the box is Jelly Bean.
From Acer, the usual add-ons of Acer Ring have been added here, your own screen unlocker, as well as the Polaris Office suite (that is, you can edit office documents out of the box).
The blocker can be configured to call any program immediately from the lock screen (just pull in the right direction).
Acer Ring allows you to access a menu with 4 favorite programs, bookmarks and volume control anywhere.
Also, the notification menu and quick settings have been slightly changed.
By the way, the tablet has no light sensor. So the brightness control is manual.
The camera on the tablet is also one - only the front one. At 2 MP (720p).
Photos are obtained about anything. But for video calls it is more than enough.
findings
Speaking directly, I will say that the tablet is a good middling. Even more! Performance and autonomy - at a good level. The design is original, pleasant, the assembly is excellent. Materials are good. Stuffing - top. The screen is ordinary.
There is a 3G module, there is everything that is needed, even a full-fledged USB host. There is nothing superfluous.
In addition - the price (16900 at the time of writing the review).
Competitors for the device will be either more expensive counterparts, or Chinese consumer goods (and this is immediately a poor quality of assembly and materials).
Source: https://habr.com/ru/post/157927/
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