Thread: Acer Iconia Tab 8 W enough ram?
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Old 01-01-2016, 04:01 PM   #5
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Originally Posted by Tanjamuse View Post
I don't plan on converting anything on it, I just need to be able to run calibre, read stories and perhaps edit some metadata.

It doesn't have any sd-card slots as far as I can see, but I have a 2.5" harddrive which I had planned to use to install the portable calibre on.
Editing meta data will be doable using the touch keyboard.

http://www.amazon.com/Acer-Iconia-W1-810-1193-8-0-Inch-Windows/dp/B00PAPO362
Spoiler:
  • 8” HD 5-point multitouch IPS LCD with LED-backlight Display: (1280 x 800) resolution, 16:10 aspect ratio)
  • Windows 8.1 with Bing
  • Intel® Atom™ Quad-Core Processor Z3735G 1.33GHz with Intel® Burst Technology up to 1.83GHz
  • 1024MB DDR3L Onboard Memory
  • Intel® HD Graphics
  • 32GB internal storage
  • MicroSD Memory Slot up to 64GB (SDXC compatible)
  • Two Built-in Speakers
  • Microphone
  • 802.11b/g/n Wireless
  • Bluetooth® 4.0
  • 1 - Micro USB 2.0 Port
  • 2MP Front Facing Camera
  • 2MP Rear Facing Camera
  • Sensors: G-Sensor
  • 1-Cell Li-Ion Battery
  • Up to 8-hours battery life


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Originally Posted by Tanjamuse View Post
Also, would I need keyboard and mouse to get it to work and can I zoom in to get closer?
No you do not need a keyboard and mouse, just makes it easier, i have a otg usb keyboard case that I use.

Yes zoom works very well.
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