Acer Iconia One 7

“There's no glaring flaw with the Acer Iconia One 7, and many of its shortcomings can be forgiven considering the low price. Still, the low-end Android market is as competitive as ever, and better, equally affordable options are in abundant supply. The Hisense Sero 7 Pro matches the One 7's price, but offers a better display, longer battery life, and HDMI out for mirroring media content on the big screen. The Nexus 7 is better still, but the $100 price gulf is substantial, especially in this price tier.”

“We are fans of the 7-inch IPS display with HD resolution and good color representation. However, the display could be brighter -- as it is, the tablet is not always useable outdoors. Compared to other devices in its class, the device's application performance is good as well. For its price class, the tablet's graphics capabilities are certainly acceptable and allow for a fun gaming experience at limited detail settings. The WLAN module does its job reliably and well, though it could offer somewhat stronger reception. Unfortunately, 3G is not available, even as an add-on. At 8 GB, the internal storage is theoretically sufficient, but only 3.24 GB remains available to the user. As a result, the tablet will essentially require the buyer to expand the storage space via microSD card. The fact that apps cannot be stored on a microSD card is nothing new in this price class, but this is a massive shortcoming. The stereo speakers generate an acceptable sound -- the camera modules, however, are completely worthless. Still, the tablet's battery life does it credit, even if it cannot last the whole day without some charge time. The creaky case is less appealing, though it is relatively stable and its manufacturing is clean.All that to say, the tablet does offer a lot of bang for your buck -- its price-performance ratio is good. For just 99 Euros (~$134), you can currently get a fun, colorful tablet if you want, but you will have to make a few concessions. If you are willing to do that, the Acer Iconia One 7 B1-730 is a solid entry-level tablet. However, those who have a tendency to make hasty decisions may be better off taking the time to extensively compare the various options, as the number of tablets in this price range is quite high.”

“If you're in the market for a budget tablet you can share with children, I'm sorry to say it, but Acer has missed the mark with the Iconia One 7. Yes, the processor is speedy, but almost everything else I can think to say about the tablet is no better than average.While Acer has a reputation for providing cheap and cheerful electronics, they usually feel like they'll last significantly longer than the One 7 seems likely to. I can only really recommend it for those looking something cheap to tide them over until they can afford a better tablet, or for those on a very strict budget – and even then, there are still better options around.”

“If you're on a shoestring budget, it's hard to argue against the Acer Iconia One 7's bargain basement starting price. At $129, it's $100 less than the top 7-inch tablets like the Google Nexus 7 and Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 7, and if you just want a slate for basic tasks like checking email, browsing the Web, and rewatching Breaking Bad, it's a steal. However, anyone who wants to do more on their slate should keep saving for an upgrade. It will be worth the wait and the extra cash.”