Acer has already expanded its Chromebook lineup and now they venture into their Android lineup. At the 2014 Consumer Electronics Show, Acer is unveiling the Iconia A1-830 Android tablet. It will be available this quarter in the United States for $179.99. As Paul Tayar, director of product marketing, connected devices, Acer America put it “our goal was to provide our customers with an optimized Android tablet that stands out from other devices”. Since this is a premium value oriented product, it will be interesting to see what Acer focused on with the Iconia A1-830.
Design wise, they are going for a very premium looking product that is portable. It comes in at only 0.32-inches thick and 0.89-pounds. It has an aluminum rear cover, that is paired with a silver design. The front face of the device is white and it has silver rim going around it. Acer is also saying that the aluminum back, adds durability to the product as well.
The Iconia A1-830 has a 7.9-inch IPS LED backlit display with a resolution of 1024 X 768. The IPS technology will enhance the quality of the display and give you up to 178 degrees of viewing angles. The display is made in 4:3 aspect ratio which works nicely for browsing the web and reading. For storage we have 16GB internally and micro SD card slot for expansion. It is running Android 4.2.1 Jelly Bean with an Acer user interface. It is powered by a 1.6GHz Intel Atom Clover Trail+ Z2560 processor with 1GB of RAM. Acer is saying around 7.5 hours of battery life per charge on the Iconia A1-830. It will have WiFi on board, no word on if a version with cellular connectivity is in the works. The rear facing camera captures 1080p video and the front captures 720p, no word on how many megapixels each is.
Acer has two accessories for the Iconia A1-830, the first being the Crunch Keyboard. Similar to the keyboard covers for the Microsoft Surface devices, Acer has made an ultra slim keyboard that is found in soft synthetic leather case. It can be used for typing, as well as a stand to hold the device up. It gets its power from a micro USB charging port and can connect via Bluetooth 3.0. Next we have the Crunch Cover, which is similar to the Crunch Keyboard, except no keyboard. This is made out of durable microfiber and can be used to stand the device up.
The Acer Iconia A1-830 is an interesting device, it is striving to be a premium device and it has a price point that is cheaper than the Nexus 7. It features a nice aluminum design, a 7.9-inch HD display, and a fast Intel Atom processor. Stay tuned for our full review of the device and in the mean time check out a gallery and press release below. Stay Tuned To NJTechReviews For More Coverage Of The 2014 Consumer Electronics Show, Powered By Lenovo For Those Who Do!
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Acer Debuts Iconia A1-830:
Premium, Stylish 7.9-Inch Android TabletEditors’ Summary:
- Stylish, premium design features aluminum metal back cover
- Fast and responsive performance, 7.5-hour battery life(1) with Intel® Atom™ processor
- Vivid visuals on 7.9-inch LED-backlit display with IPS(2) technology
- Attractive price starting at only $179.99
LAS VEGAS, (Jan. 3, 2014), Acer America today unveiled the new Acer Iconia A1-830, a 7.9-inch Android tablet with a premium and stylish design, fast performance, 7.5-hour battery life(1) and a vibrant IPS display(2).
“Our fundamental goal when creating the Acer Iconia A1-830 was to provide our customers with an optimized Android tablet that stands out from other devices,” said Paul Tayar, director of product marketing, connected devices, Acer America. “Consumers expect more than ever from value-oriented products, and the Acer Iconia A1-830 tablet delivers outstanding performance and battery life, a bright IPS display and a more premium aluminum metal finish than is typically offered in tablets in this class.”
Stylish Design with IPS Display
The premium chassis features an elegant silver design that is comfortable to hold thanks to its smooth finish and rounded edges. The tablet is stylish and portable at only 0.84 pounds. Also, the 7.9-inch display is surrounded by a sleek bezel and measures only 0.32 inches (8.15mm) thin, so it’s easy to hold in just one hand for convenient multi-touch.
The tablet features an aluminum rear cover and a metal mid-frame to add strength and rigidity to the device. This durable design provides additional protection for the 7.9-inch display (1024 x 768 resolution) with IPS technology. The IPS display offers crisp and accurate colors from viewing angles up to 178 degrees for an enhanced visual experience. The 4:3 aspect ratio provides a large viewing area for browsing websites and reading.
Performance and Long Battery Life for Web-Browsing and Entertainment
The Acer Iconia A1-830 is powered by an Intel® Atom™ (Clover Trail+) Z2560 1.6GHz processor and 1GB of onboard LPDDR2 SDRAM, so it delivers fluid and fast navigation through apps and websites, smooth video playback and better mobile gaming. The processor also contributes to the long 7.5-hour battery life.
Designed for a great portable media experience, the Iconia A1-830 plays vibrant video and has dual speakers to deliver rich sound. Customers have plenty of room to store media and apps with the tablet’s 16GB of storage, as well as via the microSD slot that supports cards up to 32GB(3). The Iconia A1-830 also features the Android 4.2.1 Jelly Bean operating system.
The Acer Iconia A1-830 keeps consumers connected to Wi-Fi networks with 802.11b/g/n wireless. Its rear-facing camera captures 1080p Full HD audio/video recording with a 2560 x 1920 resolution. The front facing camera is great for video chats and capturing images with a 1600 x 1200 resolution for 720p audio/video recording. Plus, the tablet’s integrated microUSB and Bluetooth 3.0 lets consumers quickly connect the tablet to a variety of other devices, such as headsets and speakers.
Accessories for Extra Productivity and Protection
A variety of optional accessories make the tablet experience more enjoyable and productive.
Acer Crunch Keyboard — For users who need a keyboard, Acer offers a state-of-the-art, ultra-slim Crunch Keyboard that is built into a soft synthetic leather case. The keyboard easily folds outs while the case serves as a tablet stand. The keyboard is only 0.21 inches (5.3 mm) thin, offers Bluetooth 3.0 connectivity and is rechargeable via microUSB.
Acer Crunch Cover — Made with durable microfiber, the Crunch Cover folds out into a tablet stand with multiple angle settings to suit a range of user preferences. The slim-fit cover provides access to all ports and is available in several colors.
Other options include a protective case, protection film and adaptor kit with bag.
Pricing and Availability
The Iconia A1-830 will be available in North America this quarter starting at a manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $179.99 USD and $199.99 CAD.
- Actual battery life varies by model, configuration, applications, power management settings, operating conditions, and utilized features. A battery’s maximum capacity decreases with time and use.
- All brands and product names mentioned herein include trademarks of their respective companies and are used solely to describe or identify the products
- Accessible capacity varies: (MB = 1 million bytes; GB = 1 billion bytes). User-available storage subject to change based on system software and application usage.
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