Testseek.com have collected 256 expert reviews of the Acer Iconia Tab A500 and the average rating is 75%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Acer Iconia Tab A500.
July 2014
(75%)
256 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(79%)
699 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
On the looks and efficiency front it is as good as any other Android tablet out there.
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
Sturdy and well constructed design
USB and HDMI-out ports
Android Honeycomb 3.0 OS
Solid performance. Loads of connectivity options including USB and HDMI
Fast
Lots of RAM
Host USB Port
The editors didn't like
Acer's A500 Iconia Tablet has a long way to go before it is on a level footing with the Motorola Xoom or the Toshiba Honeycomb Tablet. While it is stylish and functional it needs a software makeover to bring it up to speed.
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
A little chunky and heavy
Screen difficult to see in sunlight
Too heavy to hold for long periods. Glossy screen is hard to read outdoors. Average battery life
Abstract: Sascha joined me in the studio last night for a full-on 3.5hr marathon testing and discussion session with 10 different tablets. The iPad2, Asus Eee Pad Transformer, Acer Iconia Tab A500, HTC Flyer, Blackberry Playbook and Samsung Galaxy Tab were the focu...
Affordable cost, Great battery life, Same platform performance as the competition,
A bit of a cheap feeling, Extremely muddy looking 720p videos, Many crashes with the web browser
It’s hard not to be impressed with the A500. Having used my fair share of tablets, slates and pads in the past and been relatively dissatisfied, the Iconia’s stylish design, functionality and well thought out features saw it frequently used over and a...
Abstract: Video Review: The Acer Iconia Tab A500 Tablet only adds to Android's presence in the tablet market with its NVidia Tegra2 processor, Honeycomb OS and a 10.1" multi-touch screen for $450. We take a look at its dual camera features, micro SD storage and ...
Abstract: Thanks to everyone (350+ people) that dropped in on the live session with the Acer Iconia Tab A500 last night. I have to say that there's no better way than to spend a focused 3 hours testing a new device than with a camera and knowledgeable audience!We r...
Abstract: Update: The session is complete and the live videos and notes are now available here.Honeycomb tablets are starting to filter-in so naturally, I need a permanent device to test upgrades and new applications with. There are three models available in Europe...
Affordable cost, Great battery life, Same platform performance as the competition
A bit of a cheap feeling, Extremely muddy looking 720p videos, Many crashes with the web browser
Surely not something that you’d consider to be part of the elites in the tablet market, the single biggest and most important aspect about the Acer ICONIA TAB A500 is its affordable price tag. Rather than coming to market with a 3G connected model fi...
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The Acer Iconia Tab A500 has a lot going for it, most notably the relatively low price to feature ratio. Acer has made an attractive tablet that doesn't look the least bit cheap, and the features are largely on par with tier 1 brands like Motorola, Sa...
Inexpensive. Zippy Tegra 2 processor. Highres screen. Solid connectivity options with USB, HDMI ports. Good mediaspecific,
Comparatively large and heavy. No 3G or 4G options. Frontfacing camera isn't optimally angled. Honeycomb isn't yet a mature app platform.
Just like with other Honeycomb tablets, you get two cameras with the Iconia, but each comes with a slight caveat. Take the front-facing camera, for instance: it's a 2-megapixel camera designed to be used for video chatting, but it's aligned not-so-slig...
