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Acer Iconia Tab A210 review

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Acer Iconia Tab A210
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6.5/10
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The Acer Iconia Tab A210 currently has an Informr score of 6.5 out of 10. This score is based on our evaluation of 4 sources including reviews from users and the web's most trusted critics.

The market is flooded with several forgettable Android tablets but the Acer Iconia A210 aims to be not just another 10-inch slate.

Reviews point out that despite its budget pricing of $300, the device boasts of a quad-core 1.2GHz Tegra 3 processor, a beautiful and sturdy design, and a neat array of connections (USG, microSD slot, and mini HDMI output).

Some reviews, however, have been quick to note of the tablet's slow 20-second boot time. Once opened though, apps run very fast and web pages load quickly.

At 720 grams and at 12.4mm thick, the successor to the Iconia A200 is neither the world's lightest nor the thinnest tablet. Aside from that, the screen offers a decent 1280 x 800 resolution display and supports 256 colors, not a strong point considering that the likes of Amazon and Apple have been touting high-resolution tablets.

Another common complaint is that, as with some other Android tablets, the A210 won't come with the latest Android Jelly Bean software and doesn't come with business focused apps other than the Polaris Office suite.

Notwithstanding its shortcomings, consensus is that the Tab A210 is a great device for entertainment. The decent screen and the powerful innards allow the wide array of built-in apps like Netflix, Acetrax, 7digital, Kobo and Zinio to run fluidly.

Need to Know: Acer Iconia Tab A210

1. Quad-core processor provides a boost in performance. (The Good)

2. Sturdy and well-designed. (The Good)

3. Doesn't offer features for productivity and business. (The Bad)

4. Not pre-installed with the latest Android operating system. (The Bad)


Android
Operating system
Operating system
Android
1.2 GHz
Processor
Processor
1.2 GHz
10.1"
Screen Size
Screen Size
10.1"
Yes
Camera
Camera
Yes
3260 mAh
Battery


What the Critics Are Saying...


Pocket Gamer
Pocket Gamer

All in all, match days feel like a curiously hands-off, slightly randomised experience. Perhaps that reflects the essentially powerless nature of football management, but it left me questioning the worth of my tinkering in the areas that I could control.Another year, another opportunity missed to gi...

- Jon Mundy, Pocket Gamer
PhoneArena
PhoneArena

The Acer Iconia Tab A210 is an affordable 10-inch tablet, carrying a price of $350. It has one key advantage that will appeal not just to geeks, but all users - a full-sized USB 2.0 port that allows you to hook up a flash dongle, a keyboard or a mouse. Practical and versatile.

- Victor H., PhoneArena
TechRadar
TechRadar

The Acer Iconia A210 is one of the best budget 10-inch tablets available. If it wasn't for the very average battery life, we'd be having a major fling with the A210 because it has both flexibility and an Acer-made polish to its user interface that we really enjoyed using.Granted, it's all about func...

- Jamie Carter , TechRadar
TrustedReviews
TrustedReviews

Its pricing isn't aggressive enough to compete with the stars of the quickly developing budget market.

- Andrew Williams , TrustedReviews


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Screen Size
10.1"

The Acer Iconia Tab A210's screen size is 10.1 inches with x pixels resolution.

Processor
1.2 GHz

There is a NVIDIA Tegra 3 T30L 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
16 GB

Internal memory is 16 GB. An external, MicroSD, MicroSDHC (up to 32 GB) expansion slot is available for increased storage capacity.

Battery
3260mAh

The tablet is powered by a Lithium Polymer (Li-Pol), 3260 mAh battery.

Iconia Tab A210 Specs

Overview
Release Date November 27, 2012
Regions Available USA
Operating System No

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Processor NVIDIA Tegra 3 T30L Quad-core 1.2 GHz
Internal Storage 16 GB
RAM 1 GB
Hearing Aid Compatible No
TTY/TDD No
SAR Unknown
Manufacturer Warranty 1 Year
Accessories Included AC Charger, Data Cable, 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 2.1
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
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, White balance, Exposure
Video Recording Parameters
Display / Screen
Type Color
Technology LCD (TFT)
Colors 262k
Resolution x pixels
Pixel density 149 pixels
Size 10.1 inches
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 Polymer (Li-Pol)
Battery Capacity 3260 mAh
Removable Battery No
Wireless Charging No
Fast Charging No
Battery Charge Time Unknown
Video Playback Time Unknown
Internet Use (Wi-Fi) Unknown
Internet Use (Cellular) Unknown
Standby Time Unknown
Mixed Usage
Physical Characteristics
Material Plastic
Colors Titanium Gray
Dimensions [H x W x D] 17.5 x 26.0 x 1.2 cm (6.9 x 10.2 x 0.5 in)
Weight 720 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 Yes
Home Key No
Physical keyboard No
Text-to-Speech No
Screen Reader No
Keypad/Screen Lock Yes
External Volume Control Yes
Fingerprint Sensor No
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Additional Information Messaging: Google Talk
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: Yes
Audio Formats: MP3, AAC+, AAC, AMR-WB, WAV, OGG, AMR-NB
Video Playback Formats: 3GP / 3GPP, H.264 / AVC, MPEG-4
Streaming Video: Yes
Custom Ringtones: Yes
Vibration Alert: Yes
Viewable document types:
Games: Downloadable
Apps: Downloadable, Pre-installed
Included Software / Apps: -
Calendar, World Clock, Alarm, Calculator, Maps, Voice Memos / Recorder

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