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The Acer ICONIA Tab A500 with Android operating system is a fun, fast and easy way to access multimedia and HD entertainment on the go and around the house. The 10.1″capacitive multi-touch screen offers accurate finger-tip control and auto-rotation between portrait and landscape modes. OS: Android 3.0 Processor: NVIDIA Tegra 250 Dual-Core Mobile Processor (1MB L2 cache, 1.0GHz) Memory: 1GB (1) DDR2 RAM, 16GB e-MMC Storage: Card reader for optional microSD TFT Display: 10.1″ (1280 x 800) capacitive multi-touch screen Graphics: Integrated NVIDIA GeForce Communications: 802.11b/g/n WLAN (2.4GHz only for 802.11n), Bluetooth, two webcams (front and back) – Interface ports: DC-in, headphone/speaker, Micro HDMI, micro USB 2.0, USB 2.0, connector for optional docking station (Docking station and other options are listed below.) – 24.1W (3260mAh cell) lithium ion polymer battery: up to 8.0

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Gyz

5.0 out of 5 starsNow that I have one, I love it!

Reviewed in the United States on November 24, 2011

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I wanted an Andriod tablet but couldn't justify getting one, until a recent flight home. I travel frequently and like to watch videos on my laptop to pass the time. That's fine in the airport, and if I can get an exit row seat. On this trip home I wasn't so lucky; trying to watch videos on the plane was cumbersome. I finally talked myself into getting a tablet and picked the A500.

I don't care for Apple products because they are too restrictive. This has nothing to do with the current iOS; their products have always been that way because that's part of their marketing strategy. Apple's products force you to use Apple services, like iTunes.

I had been comparing the different Andriod tablets out of curiosity, and this one was the best in my opinion. There are a number with 10.1" screens that are almost identical in performance and core features, but the Acer Iconia tablets stands out. I like that is has a micro-HDMI port, a micro-SD slot, a micro-USB slave port, and a full sized USB host port for connecting external devices. I bought the 16GB tablet and installed a 32GB micro-SD in it, and copied media directly onto it from my laptop. I bought a Verbatim 16GB USB flash drive for it that is so small I can leave it plugged in. I tried plugging in a 120GB hard drive and it read that, too!

My strategy is to put media onto the micro-SD card that I want to keep on the tablet (like pictures), and use my 16GB USB flash drive for media that I will delete after enjoying (podcasts & videos).

I got a nice wallet for it, and also some screen protectors. I highly recommend the wallet, but not the screen protector. The A500's glass screen is so easy to clean with the included microfiber cloth. Not so now with the screen protector installed.

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J. C. Ramirez

5.0 out of 5 starsNot an iPad knock off

Reviewed in the United States on August 19, 2011

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Fantastic tablet. Exceeds all my expectations. Several of my friends have iPads, and they've tried to tell me its just an iPad wannabe. Apple didn't invent the tablet (although they're suing Samsung as if they did). Its a tablet with much more functionality than the iPad. The fact that it has USB support, mini-USB, Flash, SD Card , and HDMI port sets it on a league of it own. Yes, its a little heavier, but it has a full HD screen and all those ports, its a worthy sacrifice. I give Apple credit for their IOS interface, its clean and consistent, more dummy proof than the Android OS. The freedom to choose how you access programs in Android is a nice feature, specially for techies who like to customize their desktops. One way I sum it up is, iPads are for non-techies. I'd want my mom to have an iPad. I'm doing things with my Android that the iPad could probably do, but Apple doesn't allow it. I'm not tied to iTunes, or any desktop application for that matter. Android="your way", Apple="their way" .

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M. Fisher

5.0 out of 5 starsGreat Performance at the Right Price

Reviewed in the United States on August 17, 2011

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I bought the Acer A500 from Amazon two months ago and couldn't be more pleased with the purchase.I was a happy Kindle owner before, but felt as many people have that it is yet one more single-purpose device that takes up space. On my work trips I'm often in the plane for 3+ hours and like to mix up reading with watching video, which the Kindle was not able to offer me.

I was looking at the tablet options at the time and to say that there were slim pickings is an understatement.What also was disconcerting is the trend of tablets to not offer external drives for additional memory.With only 16GB and 32GB options I was not happy with any onboard memory limits of any tablet.Books may not take up much memory, but video files do and I don't always have access to a wifi hotspot to stream content.I also was unwilling to pay additional funds for a 3G or 4G monthly limited data plans on top of my cell phone and home internet monthly charges.

I was holding out for the new Samsung Galaxy Tab until I discovered it wouldn't have any capacity for additional memory.Therefore, I was left with the Motorola Xoom, Asus Transformer and the Acer A500.The Xoom didn't have a functioning microSD card at the time I was looking (and was expensive) so it left the Asus and Acer.The only reason I chose the Acer is that I liked the brushed metal back; otherwise, they appear to be very similar.

It appeared to me that the biggest problem professional reviewer at sites like CNET had against the A500 is its bulk and weight.Maybe I'm stronger than the average person using a tablet, but I routinely hold it one handed for extended periods of time and don't feel that it's burdensome.Sure the Kindle's weight can't be beat by any tablet, but it also can't play video or easily surf the internet.

Performance is smooth, fast, and responsive.The web browser is great and I have no trouble accessing any sites.I've downloaded Moboplayer and use Lumniread to access my content.Oh and Google Music's cloud service is phenomenal.I can go out to my back yard and stream all of my music easily from the tablet.I picked up two 16GB microSD cards and have ample room for videos I carry around with me.The only downside is accessing the microSD cards is not intuitive and you have to hunt and peck to find the right directory.

Since then I have two friends that also have bought the same tablet and they love it.Great price for a lot of value.

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George Bullock

5.0 out of 5 starsI have had my Acer Iconia A500 for 18 months, and it is EXCELLENT!

Reviewed in the United States on December 18, 2012

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This tablet is one of the best kept secrets of its time, and even now. It has a FULL SIZED usb port which means you can plug your flash drives, or an external hard drive to it. I am an IT professional and I needed a tablet. My choices at the time were Android or iPad and I chose the Acer A500. With a 32GB microSD card inserted, you can carry around a library of more than 1000 books, or a small array of HD movies, or a few thousand songs. The screen resolution is great, and if you root the tablet you can do even more. I am running Ice Cream Sandwich on mine, and I get about 5 hours of use out of it. I would get a new one or a refurb which is certified. For a while, this was the device which I used to feed my HDTV a picture (with the mini HDMI port from the A500). You can pair a Bluetooth mouse and keyboard to it and use it as a computer.

WARNING: Do NOT buy the "dock" for this unit. It is utterly useless, does not pass many of the functions of the tablet through it and does not even charge the thing. USELESS. But the tablet blows away many of the newest tablets available today. Well worth this price.

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BRINGING CLASSROOMS TO LIFE Managing Expectations With the combination of planned support for Google Expeditions AR and easy administration, students and staff have a better experience. Develop Perfection A host of technological features combine to make this a fantastic state-of-the-art tablet. More from the Manufacturer. Manufacturer: Acer, Manufacturer Part Number: NX. H0BAA. 001. Brand Name: Acer. Product Line: Chromebook Tab 10. Product Series: D651N. Product Model: D651N-K9WT. Product Name: Chromebook Tab 10 D651N-K9WT Chromebook Tablet. Product Type: Chromebook Tablet. [Processor & Chipset] Processor Manufacturer: Rockchip. Processor Type: OP1. Processor Model: RK3399. Processor Speed: 2 GHz. 64-bit Processing: Yes. [Memory] Standard Memory: 4 GB. Memory Technology: LPDDR3. Memory Card Reader: Yes. [Storage] Flash Memory Capacity: 32 GB. [Display & Graphics] Screen Size: 9. 7". Display Screen Type: Active Matrix TFT Color LCD. Display Screen Technology: In-plane Switching (IPS) Technology. Aspect Ratio: 4: 3. Screen Mode: QXGA. Screen Resolution: 2048 x 1536. Backlight Technology: LED. Touchscreen: Yes. Digitizer: Yes. Graphics Controller Manufacturer: ARM. Graphics Controller Model: Mali-T864. Graphics Memory Technology: LPDDR3. Graphics Memory Accessibility: Shared. TV Card: No. [Network & Communication] Wireless LAN: Yes. Wireless LAN Standard: IEEE 802. 11ac. Bluetooth: Yes. Bluetooth Standard: Bluetooth 4. 1. [Interfaces/Ports] USB Type-C: Yes. USB Type-C Detail: USB Type-C port supporting: USB 3. 1 Gen 1 (up to 5 Gbps)DisplayPort over USB-CUSB charging 5/9/15/20 V; 3 ADC-in port 5 or 9 or 15 or 20 V; 45 W. Headphone/Microphone Combo Port: Yes. [Input Devices] Keyboard Type: Touchscreen Keyboard. Pointing Device Type: Stylus. [Built-in Devices] Sensor Type: Accelerometer. Front Camera/Webcam: Yes. Front Camera/Webcam Resolution: 2 Megapixel

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Keep your Acer Iconia 10-Inch Tablet safe from the wear and tear of everyday handling with this stylish protective case. Not only does this case protect your Iconia Tab from everyday scratches or clumsiness when on the move, but it doubles as a stand! The unique reusable adhesive panel on the inside cover makes sure your Tablet stays firmly in place without the bulk!