Acer Iconia Tab A501

Acer Iconia Tab A501 Tablet Full Specifications | My Gadgets
NETWORK
Technology GSM / HSPA
2G bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands HSDPA 900 / 2100
Speed HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
LAUNCH
Announced 2011, February. Released 2011, April
Status Discontinued
BODY
Dimensions 260 x 177 x 13.3 mm (10.24 x 6.97 x 0.52 in)
Weight 777 g (1.71 lb)
SIM Mini-SIM
DISPLAY
Type LCD, 256K colors
Size 10.1 inches, 295.8 cm2 (~64.3% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 800 x 1280 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~149 ppi density)
Acer UI
PLATFORM
OS Android 3.0 (Honeycomb), upgradable to 3.2 (Honeycomb)
Chipset Nvidia Tegra 2 T20
CPU Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
GPU ULP GeForce
MEMORY
Card slot microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Internal 16GB 1GB RAM, 32GB 1GB RAM, 64GB 1GB RAM
MAIN CAMERA
Single 5 MP, AF
Features LED flash
Video Yes
SELFIE CAMERA
Single 2 MP
Video
SOUND
Loudspeaker Yes, with stereo speakers
3.5mm jack Yes
COMMS
WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth 2.1, A2DP, EDR
Positioning GPS, A-GPS
Radio No
USB microUSB 2.0, USB 2.0
FEATURES
Sensors Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Browser HTML, Adobe Flash
HDMI port
MP3/WAV/WMA/eAAC+ player
XviD/MP4/H.264 player
Organizer
Document viewer
Predictive text input
BATTERY
Type Non-removable Li-Po 3260 mAh battery (24.1 Wh)
Stand-by Up to 400 h
Talk time Up to 8 h
MISC
Colors Black
Price About 490 EUR

Acer Iconia Tab A501 Overall Review

Introduced in February 2011, the Acer Iconia Tab A501 was a part of Acer’s ambitious foray into the burgeoning tablet market. This device aimed to provide users with a versatile tablet experience, blending entertainment and productivity features in a sleek package.

Featuring a 10.1-inch display, the Iconia Tab A501 was designed for those who enjoy consuming media, browsing the web, and engaging with apps on a large, vibrant screen. The inclusion of the Nvidia Tegra 2 T20 chipset ensured that the tablet was capable of delivering smooth performance across various applications, from video playback to casual gaming.

One of the key highlights of the A501 was its connectivity options, offering 3G support alongside standard Wi-Fi, making it a great option for on-the-go internet access. This was complemented by a 5 MP primary camera and a 2 MP front camera, catering to basic photography and video calling needs.

The device was equipped with 64 GB of storage and 1 GB of RAM, which, at the time, provided ample space for apps, media, and documents. The 3260 mAh battery was tasked with powering the device through hours of usage, balancing performance and longevity.

Acer Iconia Tab A501 Pros and Cons

Pros

  • Large 10.1-inch display ideal for media consumption.
  • Robust Nvidia Tegra 2 chipset delivers reliable performance.
  • 3G connectivity enhances internet access possibilities.
  • Generous 64 GB internal storage for apps and media.

Cons

  • Battery capacity may be limited for heavy users.
  • Camera performance is basic by today’s standards.
  • Heavier and bulkier compared to newer tablets.

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