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Acer Iconia Tab W500 review

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6.3/10
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The Acer Iconia Tab W500 currently has an Informr score of 6.3 out of 10. This score is based on our evaluation of 6 sources including reviews from users and the web's most trusted critics.


Windows
Operating system
Operating system
Windows
1 GHz
Processor
Processor
1 GHz
10.1"
Screen Size
Screen Size
10.1"
1+ MP
Camera
Camera
1+ MP
3260 mAh
Battery


What the Critics Are Saying...


Mobile88
Mobile88

The Acer Iconia Tab W500 is an interesting hybrid device that tries to be both a Tablet and netbook. The problem is that it doesn't really excel as one or the other. When used as a Tablet, Windows 7 works pretty well but is let down by a number of things. The main shortcoming is the clunky virtual k...

- Mobile88 team, Mobile88
TrustedReviews
TrustedReviews

The Acer Iconia W500 is a device that does the tablet cause no good. The keyboard dock is clumsily implemented but without it, using Windows 7 becomes a chore. After a few more passes from Acer's design bods it could have been closer to a winner, but as is it's too bulky to beat rival Android tablet...

- Andrew Williams , TrustedReviews
Pocket-lint
Pocket-lint

The Iconia Tab W500 wants to be the best of both worlds; in the end it's one of the nicest Windows tablets we've seen so far (barring the small size of the on-screen keyboard) and that's both praise and complaint. Windows 7 does do touch pretty well, but it's always going to be an afterthought for a...

- Chris Holmes, Pocket-lint
ZDNet
ZDNet

On paper, a tablet with a dockable keyboard seems like the ideal combination for many business users, delivering full-blown notebook functionality and tablet computing in a single package. The Iconia Tab W500 is far from ideal, though: it has just 32GB of internal storage; it lacks an integrated opt...

- Sandra Vogel, ZDNet
PC Pro
PC Pro

“PC or tablet? Choose both,” begins Acer’s description of its Iconia Tab W500, before going on to call its dual-function design “the best of both worlds”. The first of those two quotes is technically correct, but you’d have to be very new to mobile computing to co...

- David Bayon, PC Pro


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Screen Size
10.1"

The Acer Iconia Tab W500's screen size is 10.1 inches with x pixels resolution.

Processor
1 GHz

There is a Dual Core AMD C-50 1 GHz processor (CPU).

OS

The tablet runs on proprietary operating system firmware.

Camera
1+ MP
You can take photos or capture video with the tablet's onboard 1+ MP camera. There is also a secondary front facing camera with 1+ megapixels resolution.
Storage
32 GB

Internal memory is 32 GB. An external, SD, MMC (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. Acer's performance ratings are 6 hours Wi-Fi surfing.

Iconia Tab W500 Specs

Overview
Release Date April 8, 2011
Regions Available USA, Canada
Operating System No

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Processor Dual Core AMD C-50 1 GHz
Internal Storage 32 GB
RAM 2 GB
Hearing Aid Compatible No
TTY/TDD No
SAR Unknown
Manufacturer Warranty 1 Year
Accessories Included AC Charger, Standard Battery
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 Yes
USB OTG Support No
Infrared No
Bluetooth 3.0
Bluetooth Profiles No
Bluetooth Audio Codecs SBC
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Memory Expansion Slot Yes
Expansion Slot Info SD, MMC (up to 32 GB)
NFC No
Camera
Main Camera
Resolution / Aperture
1+ Megapixels
Zoom
Yes
Flash
No
Additional Main Camera Info
Video Recording Formats
3GP / 3GPP, H.264 / AVC, MPEG-4, WMV, DivX, XviD, AVI
Video Recording Parameters
Front Camera
Resolution / Aperture
1+ Megapixels
Additional Front Camera Info
No
Video Recording Parameters
Display / Screen
Type Color
Technology LCD (TFT)
Colors 262k
Resolution x pixels
Pixel density Unknown
Size 10.1 inches
Sensors Motion / Accelerometer
Backlit Illumination Yes
Zoom / Magnification Yes
Screen Orientation Lock Yes
Multi-Touch Yes
Fingerprint-Resistant Coating No
Additional Display Features Capacitive Touchscreen
Power & Battery
Type Lithium Polymer (Li-Pol)
Battery Capacity 3260 mAh
Removable Battery No
Wireless Charging
Fast Charging No
Battery Charge Time 6 hours
Video Playback Time Up to 4 hours
Internet Use (Wi-Fi) Up to 6 hours
Internet Use (Cellular) Unknown
Standby Time Unknown
Mixed Usage
Physical Characteristics
Material Plastic
Colors Dark Silver
Dimensions [H x W x D] 18.8 x 27.5 x 3.7 cm (7.4 x 10.8 x 1.5 in)
Weight 970 grams
Water Resistant / Waterproof Unknown
Rugged design No
IP Rating No
Headset Jack 3.5mm
External Speakers Stereo
Input / Navigation
Touchscreen Yes
Sleep / Wake Key No
Home Key No
Physical keyboard No
Text-to-Speech No
Screen Reader Yes
Keypad/Screen Lock Yes
External Volume Control Yes
Fingerprint Sensor No
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Additional Information Graphics: Yes
Themes: Yes
Backlit Illumination: Yes
Zoom / Magnification: Yes
Screen Orientation Lock: Yes
Predictive Text Entry: Yes
Keypad/Screen Lock: Yes
Multiple Numbers Per Contact: Email address, Other fields
Web Browser: Yes
PC Synchronization: Yes
TV Out Info: HDMI
Audio Formats: MP3, MP4, AAC, AIFF, WMA, WAV
Video Playback Formats: 3GP / 3GPP, H.264 / AVC, MPEG-4, WMV, DivX, XviD, AVI
Streaming Video: Yes
Custom Ringtones: No
Viewable document types: BMP, DOC, DOCX, GIF, HTML, JPG, TXT, XLS
Games: Downloadable, Pre-installed
Apps: Downloadable, Pre-installed
Included Software / Apps: MS Office Starter 2010, Norton Online Backup, McAfee Internet Security (trial), MS Silverlight, Skype, Windows Live Essentials 2011
Calendar, World Clock, Calculator, NotePad, Voice Memos / Recorder

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