Acer Iconia Tab B1-710

NETWORK
Technology No cellular connectivity
2G bands N/A
GPRS No
EDGE No
LAUNCH
Announced 2013, November. Released 2013, November
Status Discontinued
BODY
Dimensions 198.1 x 129.5 x 12.7 mm (7.80 x 5.10 x 0.5 in)
Weight 339.9 g (11.99 oz)
SIM No
DISPLAY
Type TFT
Size 7.0 inches, 137.9 cm2 (~53.8% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 600 x 1024 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~170 ppi density)
PLATFORM
OS Android OS
Chipset Mediatek MT8317T
CPU Dual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A9
GPU PowerVR SGX531u
MEMORY
Card slot microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Internal 8GB 1GB RAM
MAIN CAMERA
Single Yes
Video Yes
SELFIE CAMERA
No
ADVERTISEMENT
SOUND
Loudspeaker Yes
3.5mm jack Yes
COMMS
WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth 4.0, A2DP
Positioning GPS
NFC No
Radio No
USB microUSB 2.0
FEATURES
Sensors Accelerometer
BATTERY
Type Li-Ion 2640 mAh, non-removable
Talk time Up to 3 h 30 min (multimedia)
MISC
Colors White
Price About 110 EUR

Acer Iconia Tab B1-710 Overall Review

The Acer Iconia Tab B1-710, launched in November 2013, is a testament to Acer’s commitment to providing budget-friendly tablets without significantly compromising on user experience. This 7.0-inch tablet was designed with the casual user in mind, offering a platform for basic entertainment, web browsing, and light gaming.

Featuring a MediaTek MT8317T chipset and 1 GB of RAM, the B1-710 delivers adequate performance for its class. The device comes with 8 GB of storage, which can be expanded via a microSD card, providing enough space for essential apps and media for users on the go.

The 2640 mAh battery is modest by today’s standards but was sufficient for the tablet’s low-power hardware, offering decent battery life for daily tasks. Its 7.0-inch display provides a comfortable viewing experience for reading and video playback, although it may not match the clarity and brightness of higher-end models.

One of the key appeals of the Acer Iconia Tab B1-710 is its accessibility. The device runs on an older version of Android, which, while limiting in terms of app compatibility and updates, offers a straightforward user interface that’s easy to navigate for beginners or those seeking simplicity.