Acer Iconia Tab A500 / A501

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 2290 reviews of Acer Iconia Tab A500 / A501. The average rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average rating of 4.2/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviewers are impressed by the price and size. The screen and performance also get good reviews, but the GPS navigation and portability get critical views.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Acer Iconia Tab A500 / A501 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 88/100 = Very good quality.

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Amazon.co.uk review summary for Acer Iconia Tab A500 / A501

alaTest has collected and analyzed 92 user reviews of Acer Iconia Tab A500 / A501 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. Reviews about the screen and price are generally positive. The battery and performance are also appreciated. Some have doubts about the design and portability, while there are some mixed opinions about the reliability.

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79% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

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Amazon.com review summary for Acer Iconia Tab A500 / A501

alaTest has collected and analyzed 871 user reviews of Acer Iconia Tab A500 / A501 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.1/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. Views about the design and screen are on the whole positive. The price and performance also get good views. Opinions about the camera and portability are mixed, and some have doubts about the GPS navigation and connectivity.

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84% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Billy Steele (engadget.com)

Acer Iconia Tab A501 for AT&T review

We waited nearly the entire summer for the Acer Iconia Tab A501 to break daylight. Now that it's finally shone its uber-glossy face, we were anxious to

High-quality display ; Full-size USB port ; Stellar performance

Poor battery life ; Sub-par cameras ; Too many Acer-branded apps

All the things we liked about the A500 still keep our attention with the A501. However, signing a contract for a data plan you can only use on one device doesn't get us too excited.

Sep, 2011

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Expert review by : Sean Hollister (engadget.com)

Acer Iconia Tab A500 review

Last month, the Motorola Xoom was the only officially sanctioned Android 3.0 tablet available in the United States. Now there are four -- the

Surprisingly good LCD screen and speakers ; Speedy Tegra 2 chip ; Full-size USB port for expanded connectivity

Sub-par battery life ; Poor cameras and minor build issues ; Very little native software available

Apr, 2011

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Expert review by : Eric Franklin (cnet.com)

Acer Iconia Tab A501 review

Editors' note: You may experience a feeling of déjà vu reading the following review of the Acer Iconia Tab A501 4G. The basic design is virtually identical to the A500 released earlier this year, so we've taken much of the text of that review and...

The Acer Iconia Tab A501 4G (AT&T) is the cheapest 4G Honeycomb tablet currently on the market. Also, it includes a full USB port and Micro-HDMI.

The tablet ships with Android 3.0.1, limiting its video compatibility, features, and performance. The A501's screen has a narrow viewing angle, and it fails to earn its hefty weight.

The Acer Iconia Tab A501 4G (AT&T) is the A500 with HSPA+ connectivity at a very competitive price compared with other 4G tablets; however, its adherence to Android 3.0 limits its appeal.

Sep, 2011

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Expert review by : David Pierce (pcmag.com)

Acer Iconia Tab A500

Acer's Honeycomb tablet, the Iconia Tab A500, has similar strengths and weaknesses to its direct competitors, but its $450 price is easier to swallow than some others.

Inexpensive. Zippy Tegra 2 processor. High-res screen. Solid connectivity options with USB, HDMI ports. Good media-specific apps and functions.

Comparatively large and heavy. No 3G or 4G options. Front-facing camera isn't optimally angled. Honeycomb isn't yet a mature app platform.

Acer doesn't change much about Honeycomb, except for a few icons on the home screen and the default background. When you turn on the A500 for the first time, you're greeted by four folders instead of app icons. You'll find eReading, Games, Multimedia,...

Apr, 2011

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Expert review by : JoannaStern (theverge.com)

Acer Iconia Tab A500 review

Whether it likes it or not, Acer's got a reputation in the consumer electronics business: its computers are rarely the most well made, but they're always the most affordable on shelves. It's...

Crisp, bright display ; Commendable Dolby sound quality ; Costs less than $500

Less battery life than other tablets ; Mediocre camera quality ; Slightly thicker than other Honeycomb tablets

If you have your heart set on a Google-powered tablet, the Iconia blends quality and affordability

Apr, 2011

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Expert review by : Donald Bell (cnet.com)

Acer Iconia Tab A500 review

Motorola made a splash in early 2011 when it released the first tablet to run Google's tablet-optimized Android 3.0 operating system (aka Honeycomb). But enthusiasm for Google's tablet OS didn't translate into Apple iPad -level success for Motorola's...

The Acer Iconia Tab offers Android Honeycomb (upgradable to Android 4.0) on a 10.1-inch screen along with GPS, front and rear cameras, Adobe Flash compatibility, full-size USB host port, HDMI output, and a reasonable price.

The Iconia Tab is thick, and one of the heaviest consumer tablets we've seen. Some locally stored HD video files wouldn't play properly.

Acer's Iconia Tab offers the features of the Motorola Xoom at iPad-beating prices but weighs in as the heftiest Android tablet yet.

Apr, 2011

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Acer Iconia Tab A501

The Iconia Tab A501 is available for $479.99 without a contract, or $329.99 if you're willing to commit to a two-year, $35/month 3GB AT&T plan. With no contract, you have two options: $14.99/month for 250MB, or $25/month for 2GB. You'll have to watch...

Relatively inexpensive. Always-on AT&T connection. Clean version of Android

Speeds don't come near "4G". Data plan is very expensive for heavy users. Android still doesn't have enough tablet-friendly apps

The Acer Iconia Tab A501 (AT&T) is a solid tablet that offers nationwide connectivity through AT&T, but don't be fooled: this isn't a "4G" tablet.

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Expert review by : Cory Gunther (slashgear.com)

ACER Iconia Tab A501 with 4G Review

Today we have the ACER Iconia Tab A501 full of AT&T 4G connectivity to show you. We've been enjoying this tablet over the past week or so, taking the 4G for a ride and checking performance. Android tablets come in all shapes and sizes, this is just one...

Is this the tablet for you? Are you an ACER fan and just love the brushed aluminum design, or have you been waiting for a 3G/4G tablet that wont break the bank like the Xoom? While there is many tablets on the Android market that are thinner, prettier...

Sep, 2011

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Expert review by : Tobias Winkler (notebookcheck.net)

Review Acer Iconia Tab A500 Tablet/MID

Honeycomb Alternative! Acer's tablet presence has so far been fai

Quiet operation; Bright high contrast display; Good case quality; HDMI; Docking station; Relatively good battery life

Reflective display surface; (up until now no UMTS available); Too small distance between USB ports; Micro connectors require special cable; MicroSD card slot difficult to reach

Can be found in masses in our TOP 10 tablets. Those that prefer smaller, should also take a closer look at the Samsungs Galaxy Tab, with which it is also possible to make phone calls.

May, 2011

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Expert review by : Chris Burns (slashgear.com)

ACER Iconia Tab A500 Review

Welcome to the newest Android tablet on the block, Acer's Iconia Tab A500. This is an Android 3.0 Honeycomb tablet, that being a version of the Google mobile operating system made specifically for tablets, and it's got a big fat 10.1-inch screen. In...

This is a tablet that you’re going to decide on purchasing based on your love for the brand Acer, your love for the unique light aluminum back end, or your dislike of the rest of the Android tablets on the market. If I only owned this tablet and an...

Apr, 2011

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