Acer Iconia Tab A500 - Page 5

ZombieEatsYou · 05-09-2011, 07:03 PM

G4's Attack of the Show is going to review the A500 betwixt 1900-2000 EST

ZombieEatsYou · 05-09-2011, 07:39 PM

Four out of five.

tipstir · 05-10-2011, 04:33 PM

I wonder if ACER sponsors the show. Best you buy one and test it out or go to the BB store and spend 2 hours with it and then decide if you want it or not. LG has one 3D twin HD camera on the back one in the front it comes with 3D Glasses smaller VIS though 8.7". Centered around T-Mobile though.

ZombieEatsYou · 05-10-2011, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by tipstir

I wonder if ACER sponsors the show. Best you buy one and test it out or go to the BB store and spend 2 hours with it and then decide if you want it or not. LG has one 3D twin HD camera on the back one in the front it comes with 3D Glasses smaller VIS though 8.7". Centered around T-Mobile though.

I got it (Iconia) about a week ago and am very happy with it. Tad heavy for one handed use (no, not porn) but acceptable for full size USB, microSD, and mini HDMI.

gtriever · 05-10-2011, 07:37 PM

After more hands on with the A500, I've decided that for me, at least, it's a keeper. Although many people have reported GPS issues, I had no problem acquiring and holding lock on 12 of 12 birds. I can live with the external sd card bug until Acer issues a fix...

emt · 05-10-2011, 08:07 PM

and quite happy. I froze a few of the "bloatware" apps and use it mainly for a movie player (using MVideo), a fabulous ebook reader (Cool Reader on 2 pages landscape) and adequate for web surfing (only adequate because there are not really any good browsers for Android yet - Dolphin HD is probably the best now but it's just a front end for the Android browser.

Some points of worry for the future:
On XDA there are a few people finding that the charging port/pin is wobbly - I had this on a Huawei tablet that I returned. It's probably because the moron designers solder these pins directly to the motherboard - well if it breaks then they will have to eat the cost of repair.

Screen has extreme glare - need a good screen protector - have not seen one yet.

Software somewhat buggy - that's due to Google, Acer's stuff is actually quite good.

anabolina · 05-12-2011, 12:16 PM

I love your shoutout to the awesome-sauce that is the HD2 HansTWN. I would hug my phone if that wouldn't be a weird thing since it far surpasses every other phone I've ever owned and it's Android experience is much better then my previous native-android phone(can you tell I'm still in the electronics-honeymoon period). I was using my old phone (recycled it to my little sister) last weekend and it's screen just seemed so small(3.x inch screen) and slow.

Still, the Iconia is a tempting device. I just need an excuse to buy a new toy when I really don't have time for all the ones I have right now.

HansTWN · 05-13-2011, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by anabolina

I love your shoutout to the awesome-sauce that is the HD2 HansTWN. I would hug my phone if that wouldn't be a weird thing since it far surpasses every other phone I've ever owned and it's Android experience is much better then my previous native-android phone(can you tell I'm still in the electronics-honeymoon period). I was using my old phone (recycled it to my little sister) last weekend and it's screen just seemed so small(3.x inch screen) and slow.

Still, the Iconia is a tempting device. I just need an excuse to buy a new toy when I really don't have time for all the ones I have right now.

Yup, the HD2 is nice. Not one of those phones that you feel the need to replace after only a year or so. I recommended it to a friend who is very happy with it. Though since I use the 5 inch Dell Streak even my friend's HD2 seems like a little toy! But the HD2 was als the first to push the envelope sizewise.

GDive · 05-17-2011, 03:26 PM

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I've got this one. Nice snug fit and it travels in my backpack with no problems.

Google "Built" and you'll see cases/sleeve for Ipads but they'll fit the Acer Iconia A500

gtriever · 05-17-2011, 04:52 PM

I just picked up an excellent travel case from Office Depot, but I don't see it listed on their website so I don't know if it's either (a) brand new or (b) discontinued. Anyway, it's the Ativa Mobil-IT Ultimate Travel Essentials Netbook Caddy (what a mouthful of name)...

About the size of a portable DVD player case, it's very well padded and will hold your tablet plus power supply, cell phone, portable hdd, etc., etc., etc.

ZombieEatsYou · 06-01-2011, 05:19 AM

Short blurb on the OTA update issued the other day.

aceflor · 06-09-2011, 01:05 AM

I just got an iconia, it upgraded almost immediately and I do not have some of the issues mentionned here (pre-upgrade ?). Anyway, for 435€ I thought it was a really good deal. I had a xoom in the hands an did not like the feeling at all, I think the iconia may be heavier but I still favored it.

I have been using it almost 10h (9h and 48 min to be precise) before having to recharge it, so again I think the latest upgrade did improve it a lot.

I know 3.1 will be delivered by acer in the next 2 weeks, but right now I am a happy camper. I can watch my avis, read my books (epub, mobi and pdf), listen to my mp3 and so on. I think the iconia is a good competitor indeed to the other tabs (xoom, transformer, galaxy), especially considering its price....

robertc88 · 01-14-2012, 08:53 AM

Wow, this seems to be the latest thread on this device. I'm surprised especially since the price has lowered since then.

Anywho, I bought it and did all the updates with no problem. Set up the dolphin browser HD with bookmarks and have customized the a500 with the purposes of what I'd be doing with it.

The only drawback so far is reading webpages. I'd like the text to stand out more on webpages and I'm currently in landscape mode. Dropping the brightness isn't enough, I'd like the text bolder sharper and more detailed if possible especially on links.

Any help would be appreciated. Thanks! And do any manufacturers give any thought to a contrast setting or isn't that applicable to a tablet?

ZombieEatsYou · 01-14-2012, 07:56 PM

I'm using the firefox mobile browser myself. Too many problems with dolphin and the built in one with flash. Not having any contrast issues or any other text issues you describe; looks like a normal netbook screen to me.

DreamWriter · 01-15-2012, 02:02 AM

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Originally Posted by robertc88

Anywho, I bought it and did all the updates with no problem. Set up the dolphin browser HD with bookmarks and have customized the a500 with the purposes of what I'd be doing with it.

The only drawback so far is reading webpages. I'd like the text to stand out more on webpages and I'm currently in landscape mode. Dropping the brightness isn't enough, I'd like the text bolder sharper and more detailed if possible especially on links.

Any help would be appreciated. Thanks! And do any manufacturers give any thought to a contrast setting or isn't that applicable to a tablet?

I don't know if they'd help, but you might want to take a look at the Dolphin Brightness and Text Sizer Dolphin Browser HD add-ons.

05-10-2011, 08:07 PM	#66
emt Nameless Being	Took The Plunge Also... and quite happy. I froze a few of the "bloatware" apps and use it mainly for a movie player (using MVideo), a fabulous ebook reader (Cool Reader on 2 pages landscape) and adequate for web surfing (only adequate because there are not really any good browsers for Android yet - Dolphin HD is probably the best now but it's just a front end for the Android browser. Some points of worry for the future: On XDA there are a few people finding that the charging port/pin is wobbly - I had this on a Huawei tablet that I returned. It's probably because the moron designers solder these pins directly to the motherboard - well if it breaks then they will have to eat the cost of repair. Screen has extreme glare - need a good screen protector - have not seen one yet. Software somewhat buggy - that's due to Google, Acer's stuff is actually quite good.

06-09-2011, 01:05 AM	#72
aceflor Wizard Posts: 3,470 Karma: 48036360 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: where the sun lives, or so they say Device: Pocketbook Era, Pocketbook Inkpad 4, Kobo Libra 2, Kindle Scribe	I just got an iconia, it upgraded almost immediately and I do not have some of the issues mentionned here (pre-upgrade ?). Anyway, for 435€ I thought it was a really good deal. I had a xoom in the hands an did not like the feeling at all, I think the iconia may be heavier but I still favored it. I have been using it almost 10h (9h and 48 min to be precise) before having to recharge it, so again I think the latest upgrade did improve it a lot. I know 3.1 will be delivered by acer in the next 2 weeks, but right now I am a happy camper. I can watch my avis, read my books (epub, mobi and pdf), listen to my mp3 and so on. I think the iconia is a good competitor indeed to the other tabs (xoom, transformer, galaxy), especially considering its price.... Last edited by aceflor; 06-09-2011 at 01:09 AM.

01-14-2012, 08:53 AM	#73
robertc88 Fanatic Posts: 555 Karma: 1579999 Join Date: Jan 2011 Device: none	Wow, this seems to be the latest thread on this device. I'm surprised especially since the price has lowered since then. Anywho, I bought it and did all the updates with no problem. Set up the dolphin browser HD with bookmarks and have customized the a500 with the purposes of what I'd be doing with it. The only drawback so far is reading webpages. I'd like the text to stand out more on webpages and I'm currently in landscape mode. Dropping the brightness isn't enough, I'd like the text bolder sharper and more detailed if possible especially on links. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks! And do any manufacturers give any thought to a contrast setting or isn't that applicable to a tablet? Last edited by robertc88; 01-14-2012 at 10:22 AM.

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ZombieEatsYou Groupie Posts: 176 Karma: 1001283 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Barricaded on the 2nd floor Device: Kindle Fire HD 7" & 8.9"/Sony PRS 950/Entourage eDGe/Acer A500	G4's Attack of the Show is going to review the A500 betwixt 1900-2000 EST

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ZombieEatsYou Groupie Posts: 176 Karma: 1001283 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Barricaded on the 2nd floor Device: Kindle Fire HD 7" & 8.9"/Sony PRS 950/Entourage eDGe/Acer A500	Four out of five.

05-10-2011, 04:33 PM	#63
tipstir Coby MID7015 Tablet Guru Posts: 164 Karma: 980 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: South Florida USA Device: 7015A, CM738A, 7015, M150, A7, A32, Next3, PDN 7"/9", GT78, ePad	I wonder if ACER sponsors the show. Best you buy one and test it out or go to the BB store and spend 2 hours with it and then decide if you want it or not. LG has one 3D twin HD camera on the back one in the front it comes with 3D Glasses smaller VIS though 8.7". Centered around T-Mobile though.

05-10-2011, 07:37 PM	#65
gtriever Addict Posts: 281 Karma: 2125576 Join Date: Sep 2010 Device: Kobo Forma	After more hands on with the A500, I've decided that for me, at least, it's a keeper. Although many people have reported GPS issues, I had no problem acquiring and holding lock on 12 of 12 birds. I can live with the external sd card bug until Acer issues a fix...

05-12-2011, 12:16 PM	#67
anabolina Groupie Posts: 155 Karma: 429002 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Great State of Texas Device: Current: tablet, kindle paperwhite, onyx boox t68. Past: Sony, nook	I love your shoutout to the awesome-sauce that is the HD2 HansTWN. I would hug my phone if that wouldn't be a weird thing since it far surpasses every other phone I've ever owned and it's Android experience is much better then my previous native-android phone(can you tell I'm still in the electronics-honeymoon period). I was using my old phone (recycled it to my little sister) last weekend and it's screen just seemed so small(3.x inch screen) and slow. Still, the Iconia is a tempting device. I just need an excuse to buy a new toy when I really don't have time for all the ones I have right now.

05-17-2011, 04:52 PM	#70
gtriever Addict Posts: 281 Karma: 2125576 Join Date: Sep 2010 Device: Kobo Forma	I just picked up an excellent travel case from Office Depot, but I don't see it listed on their website so I don't know if it's either (a) brand new or (b) discontinued. Anyway, it's the Ativa Mobil-IT Ultimate Travel Essentials Netbook Caddy (what a mouthful of name)... About the size of a portable DVD player case, it's very well padded and will hold your tablet plus power supply, cell phone, portable hdd, etc., etc., etc.

06-01-2011, 05:19 AM	#71
ZombieEatsYou Groupie Posts: 176 Karma: 1001283 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Barricaded on the 2nd floor Device: Kindle Fire HD 7" & 8.9"/Sony PRS 950/Entourage eDGe/Acer A500	Short blurb on the OTA update issued the other day.

01-14-2012, 07:56 PM	#74
ZombieEatsYou Groupie Posts: 176 Karma: 1001283 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Barricaded on the 2nd floor Device: Kindle Fire HD 7" & 8.9"/Sony PRS 950/Entourage eDGe/Acer A500	I'm using the firefox mobile browser myself. Too many problems with dolphin and the built in one with flash. Not having any contrast issues or any other text issues you describe; looks like a normal netbook screen to me.

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