Acer beTouch E100

NETWORK
Technology GSM / HSPA
2G bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands HSDPA 850 / 1900 / 2100
HSDPA 900 / 1900 / 2100
Speed HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
LAUNCH
Announced 2009, October. Released 2009, October
Status Discontinued
BODY
Dimensions 113 x 56 x 12.8 mm (4.45 x 2.20 x 0.50 in)
Weight 118 g (4.16 oz)
SIM Mini-SIM
DISPLAY
Type TFT resistive touchscreen, 65K colors
Size 3.2 inches, 29.1 cm2 (~46.1% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 240 x 400 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~146 ppi density)
Acer UI 3.0
Scroll Wheel
PLATFORM
OS Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.5 Professional
Chipset Qualcomm MSM7225 Snapdragon S1
CPU 528 MHz ARM 11
GPU No
MEMORY
Card slot microSD (dedicated slot)
Internal 256MB RAM, 512MB ROM
MAIN CAMERA
Single 2 MP
Video 320p
SELFIE CAMERA
SOUND
Loudspeaker Yes
3.5mm jack No
COMMS
WLAN No
Bluetooth 2.0, A2DP
Positioning GPS, A-GPS
Radio No
USB miniUSB
FEATURES
Sensors
Browser HTML
MP3/WAV/WMA/eAAC+ player
MP4/WMV/H.264 player
Pocket Office
Voice memo
Predictive text input
BATTERY
Type Removable Li-Ion 1140 mAh battery
Stand-by Up to 400 h
Talk time Up to 5 h
MISC
Colors Black
SAR 0.69 W/kg (head)     0.80 W/kg (body)
Price About 180 EUR

Acer beTouch E100 Overall Specifications

Launched in October 2009, the Acer beTouch E100 stands out as a device that blends functionality with style for its era. It operates on Windows Mobile 6.5, offering users a mobile operating system that is both versatile and familiar to those accustomed to Windows products. The device is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 processor, ensuring smooth operation for the tasks it was designed for.

Featuring a 3.2-inch TFT resistive touchscreen, the beTouch E100 provides a comfortable viewing experience for reading and web browsing. Although resistive screens are less responsive than the capacitive screens found in modern smartphones, they offer the benefit of being operable with a stylus or gloves. This could be seen as an advantage in certain professional settings or climates.

The beTouch E100 comes equipped with a 2 MP primary camera, sufficient for basic photography needs and document scanning at the time of its release. With 256 MB RAM and expandable storage options through a microSD slot, it allows for a reasonable amount of multitasking and storage of apps, photos, and music.

Connectivity features include 3G support, providing faster internet access than the 2G networks, along with GPS for navigation and Bluetooth for wireless connection to headphones and other devices.

Acer beTouch E100 Pros and Cons

Pros:

  • Windows Mobile 6.5 offers a familiar interface for Windows users.
  • Expandable storage via microSD card slot.
  • Built-in GPS and 3G connectivity enhance usability.

Cons:

  • Resistive touchscreen technology is less responsive compared to modern capacitive screens.
  • Limited by older hardware specifications and performance constraints.
  • Camera resolution is low by today’s standards.