Acer Iconia Tab A110
Key specs
Critic consensus
“Were it not for the subpar screen and battery life, the Acer Iconia Tab A110 would have made an interesting alternative to the Nexus 7, as many people have complained about the lack of microSD expansion and micro HDMI out capability. Unfortunately, the screen is a significant downgrade, the overall design feels cheap, and the A110 is more expensive than the Nexus 7 even though it offers half the internal storage. On top of that, Google has moved onto its next version of Android, 4.2, and though it's more of an incremental upgrade, there's no telling if or when the A110 might see that update. If you absolutely must have microSD and HDMI out on your tablet, the A110 could make a suitable option, but otherwise, just spend less and get more with the Nexus 7.”
“In isolation, the Acer Iconia Tab A110 doesn't look a bad deal. It offers an awful lot of power for not much cash, and it's good to see a budget tablet with both expandable storage and an HDMI output. The trouble is that the opposition is simply too strong. The Nexus 7 and Kindle Fire HD are not only cheaper than this A110 - they're also better in almost every conceivable way, with better screens, more attractive looks and better battery life.”
“The Acer Iconia Tab A110 doesn't stand up to the obvious competition from the Nexus 7, let down by a chunky design and low-grade screen. It's more expensive than Google's tablet, with less storage, so unless you need a microSD card slot or micro HDMI port, you’ll find a better all-round device in Google’s subsidised Nexus 7.”
“The Iconia Tab A110, with its respectable complement of connectivity and storage options, has a lot to offer, but it comes up short in several key areas, namely screen resolution and battery life. Granted, it outshines the Google Nexus 7 in expansion options, but it demands some big compromises in return. On the other hand, while this is not the optimal slate for enjoying multimedia—photos, music, and digital video—it works well as a basic communications device for handling the Web, e-mails, and social media. And this is not to say that processing media on this tablet would be an unpleasant experience. Overall, the screen is passable, but we’ve seen better.”
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In Depth
The Acer Iconia Tab A110 is a simple and lightweight solution for those who wish to carry around an Android tablet with excellent features but don’t want to spend too much money on the high-end models. It was first introduced by Acer in June 2012 alongside another tablet called the Iconia Tab A210. It boasts many useful hardware and software features, but by far the most intriguing thing about it is its price tag. According to Acer, the A110 will be sold with a sub-$200 price. Has it got your attention now?
For a $200 tablet, it manages to best many other devices running Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, its default operating system. It comes with a 1.2GHz quad-core NVIDIA Tegra 3 SoC, 1GB of DDR3 RAM, and 8GB of internal storage which can be expanded further with the use of a microSD card slot. At the back, there is a 5-megapixel main camera while a 2-megapixel front-facing webcam sits right above its 7-inch touchscreen LCD. Speaking of the screen, the fact that it features a native resolution of 1024×600 pixels might leave some people very disappointed. Acer had to make some sacrifices in order to make this tablet reach the $200 price point, and this thing with the screen is clearly one of them.
As a modern wireless mobile computer, it also features 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 3.0, and GPSwith A-GPS. And it can be connected to computers and external monitors via its built-in microUSB and HDMI-out ports, respectively. If you can get over the fact that its screen resolution is limited to WSVGA, you’ll soon be enjoying the Android OS after shelling out no more than a couple hundred of your hard earned dollars.
Need To Know: Acer Iconia Tab A110
1. The small screen size and low price make it suitable for those looking to buy their first Android tablet. (The Good)
2. Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich is pre-installed as the default operating system and a free upgrade to Android 4.1 Jelly Bean will likely be provided by Acer before the end of 2012. (The Good)
3. Low screen resolution means users of the Acer Iconia Tab A110 won’t be able to fully enjoy high-definition content. (The Bad)
4. Users are likely to run out of internal storage fairly fast with only 8GB available. (The Bad)
What people actually want to know
When was the Acer Iconia Tab A110 released?
The Acer Iconia Tab A110 was released on October 30, 2012.
How long does the battery last on the Acer Iconia Tab A110?
The Acer Iconia Tab A110 has a 3,420 mAh battery.
Does the Acer Iconia Tab A110 have a headphone jack?
Yes, the Acer Iconia Tab A110 has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Where can I download the Acer Iconia Tab A110 manual?
You can view and download the Acer Iconia Tab A110 manual on our dedicated manual page.
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