Acer Stream

NETWORK
Technology GSM / HSPA
2G bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands HSDPA 850 / 1900 / 2100
HSDPA 900 / 1900 / 2100
Speed HSPA 7.2/2 Mbps
LAUNCH
Announced 2010, May. Released 2010, August
Status Discontinued
BODY
Dimensions 119.5 x 63 x 11.2 mm (4.70 x 2.48 x 0.44 in)
Weight 140 g (4.94 oz)
SIM Mini-SIM
DISPLAY
Type AMOLED
Size 3.7 inches, 39.0 cm2 (~51.8% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~252 ppi density)
PLATFORM
OS Android 2.1 (Eclair)
Chipset Qualcomm QSD8250 Snapdragon S1
CPU 1.0 GHz Scorpion
GPU Adreno 200
MEMORY
Card slot microSDHC (dedicated slot), 8 GB included
Internal 2GB 512MB RAM
MAIN CAMERA
Single 5 MP, AF
Video 720p@24fps
SELFIE CAMERA
No
SOUND
Loudspeaker Yes
3.5mm jack Yes
Dedicated music keys
COMMS
WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA & UPnP technology
Bluetooth 2.1, A2DP
Positioning GPS, A-GPS
Radio Stereo FM radio, RDS
USB microUSB 2.0
FEATURES
Sensors Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Browser HTML
Micro HDMI port
Dedicated search key
MP3/WAV/WMA/eAAC+ player
MP4/Xvid/WMV/H.264 player
Document viewer
Voice memo
Predictive text input
BATTERY
Type Removable Li-Ion 1400 mAh battery
Stand-by Up to 400 h (3G)
Talk time Up to 5 h (3G)
MISC
Colors Black
Price About 130 EUR

Acer Stream Overall Specifications

The Acer Stream, unveiled in May 2010, is a device that was designed to deliver an enhanced multimedia and internet browsing experience. It sports a 3.7-inch AMOLED display, offering vibrant colors and deep blacks, a feature that was quite ahead of its time, providing users with an exceptional viewing experience for videos, photos, and web content.

Running on Android 2.1 Eclair with a custom Acer user interface, the Stream aimed to combine the versatility of Android with Acer’s enhancements for a unique user experience. It includes social networking integration and free music streaming services, tailoring to the needs of social media enthusiasts and music lovers.

Under the hood, the Acer Stream is powered by a 1GHz Snapdragon S1 processor, paired with 512 MB of RAM. While modest by today’s standards, this configuration was capable of handling the era’s applications and multimedia tasks smoothly. The device comes with 2 GB of internal storage, expandable via microSD, allowing for ample space for media and apps.

Camera capabilities include a 5 MP rear camera, capable of capturing clear images and recording 720p video, a notable feature for capturing moments on the go. Additionally, the Stream boasts a range of connectivity options, including Wi-Fi, GPS, and Bluetooth, ensuring users stay connected wherever they are.

Acer Stream Pros and Cons

Pros:

  • Vibrant AMOLED display offers excellent visual experience.
  • Custom Acer UI with integrated social networking and music streaming.
  • 720p video recording capability.
  • Expandable storage via microSD card.

Cons:

  • Runs on an outdated version of Android with limited app compatibility.
  • Modest hardware specifications by current standards.
  • Limited internal storage capacity.
  • Lack of front-facing camera restricts video calling capabilities.