Acer Iconia A100 7" tablet questions - Page 4

tubemonkey · 11-30-2011, 07:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DreamWriter

I received my A100 today. I decided not to open the box since I'm quite certain I'll be returning it to Best Buy when I receive my A500 on Dec. 13. I know that they will take open-box returns, but it just doesn't feel right to play with it.

It's torturing me sitting in my closet, though.

Make it sit in my closet

Mine won't arrive until tomorrow; but I must say, UPS sure is fast. Mine left LA on 11-28 and arrived in Portland 2-1/2 days later. Such speed

Greg_E · 11-30-2011, 08:47 PM

Many people are happy with the slightly harder TPU case like this one:
http://www.dhgate.com/soft-jelly-cas...fbf3d470a.html

This is the one that we apparently want:
http://www.androidtablets.net/forum/...purchased.html

DreamWriter · 11-30-2011, 09:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tubemonkey

Make it sit in my closet

Yeah, right!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Greg_E

This is the one that we apparently want:
http://www.androidtablets.net/forum/...purchased.html

I like the look of that one, but I don't think it's being sold in the U.S.

If you search for A500 TPU at eBay, there are quite a few results—most from the same few sellers there. But I don't know if the fit is snug.

tubemonkey · 12-01-2011, 05:23 PM

My A100 arrived today. It's a keeper. Prime Videos stream beautifully. Have to watch the viewing angles though, because it doesn't have IPS. Otherwise, the screen's gorgeous. Need to decide on a case now.

DreamWriter · 12-01-2011, 06:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tubemonkey

My A100 arrived today. It's a keeper. Prime Videos stream beautifully.

How exciting! Do you stream the Prime videos through the browser, or is there some better way to do that? I don't have Amazon Prime right now, but I'll probably try it for a month and see if I like it.

Quote:

Have to watch the viewing angles though, because it doesn't have IPS. Otherwise, the screen's gorgeous.

The viewing angle issue is one of the few criticisms I've read about the A100. I don't think that would be a big problem for me, though.

Quote:

Need to decide on a case now.

I just sent you a PM about that.

Atilla · 12-01-2011, 09:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tubemonkey

My A100 arrived today. It's a keeper. Prime Videos stream beautifully. Have to watch the viewing angles though, because it doesn't have IPS. Otherwise, the screen's gorgeous. Need to decide on a case now.

Could you please let us know about the battery life. I am interested to know about battery life for wi-fi web browsing.

Greg_E · 12-03-2011, 04:54 PM

Lots of voodoo out about shrinking silicone cases, I think the only answer is to just buy a TPU case.

DreamWriter · 12-03-2011, 05:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Greg_E

Lots of voodoo out about shrinking silicone cases, I think the only answer is to just buy a TPU case.

If you find a TPU case that fits the A500 like a glove, please let us know!

Greg_E · 12-03-2011, 07:51 PM

It's on my list for this weekend, for now the tape is working but it looks ugly and everyone asks me why I have tape all over it. What bugs me about the TPU cases is that they barely go over the top edges of the tablet, I think I would rather have it run almost to the display area.

DreamWriter · 12-03-2011, 09:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Greg_E

What bugs me about the TPU cases is that they barely go over the top edges of the tablet, I think I would rather have it run almost to the display area.

Me too! I'd like the TPU case to cover the silver strips on the top and bottom, and I haven't seen one that does.

Greg_E · 12-04-2011, 12:14 AM

I may drop to my backup plan and mask off all the important areas and spray the back with Plasti Dip. Alternate to this is buy a Zagg screen protector and back skin, toss the protector and just keep the skin. I haven't found anywhere that I can buy just the skin for the pack.

Venus · 12-05-2011, 07:12 PM

I have an opportunity to buy a new and sealed Acer Iconia a100 from someone on Craigslist this Wednesday. I would appreciate any info about the battery life and any other issues that you may think is important.

Greg_E · 12-05-2011, 09:19 PM

It was $189 last week so you shouldn't be paying more than that plus tax. Can't tell you much more since I have the a500, but other than the display they are pretty much the same inside. I think it was mentioned that the a100 does have GPS and doesn't have a full size USB connector. If it performs as well as my a500 and you don't expect too much from it, I think you will enjoy it. The only thing that will be lesser between the a100 and a500 will be full screen PDF reading, turn the a100 on it's side and set the page options correctly and scrolling through should be fine.

Venus · 12-06-2011, 12:15 PM

Thanks Greg for the helpful info. Where did you see it for $189?

DreamWriter · 12-06-2011, 02:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Venus

Where did you see it for $189?

The 8GB Acer Iconia A100 was in Best Buy's Black Friday ad for $189. I was able to purchase it at that price on Best Buy's website the day before (on Thanksgiving Day). The price is currently $249.99 at Best Buy, but I think it's on backorder now.

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Acer Iconia A100	mike.katina	Android Devices	9	10-06-2012 03:14 PM
HTC Flyer or Acer Iconia tab A100?	covfam	Android Devices	15	10-14-2011 06:47 PM
Acer A100 7" released in the US today.	=X=	Android Devices	6	08-23-2011 04:09 PM
Acer - Iconia Android Tablet 10.1". only $449!	=X=	Android Devices	5	04-19-2011 03:40 AM
Acer - Iconia Android Tablet 10.1". only $449!	=X=	News	4	04-09-2011 11:06 AM

11-30-2011, 08:47 PM	#47
Greg_E Zealot Posts: 103 Karma: 1180 Join Date: Oct 2011 Device: Acer Iconia a500, XP tablet PC	Many people are happy with the slightly harder TPU case like this one: http://www.dhgate.com/soft-jelly-cas...fbf3d470a.html This is the one that we apparently want: http://www.androidtablets.net/forum/...purchased.html

12-01-2011, 05:23 PM	#49
tubemonkey monkey on the fringe Posts: 45,762 Karma: 158733736 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Seattle Metro Device: Moto E6, Echo Show	My A100 arrived today. It's a keeper. Prime Videos stream beautifully. Have to watch the viewing angles though, because it doesn't have IPS. Otherwise, the screen's gorgeous. Need to decide on a case now.

12-03-2011, 04:54 PM	#52
Greg_E Zealot Posts: 103 Karma: 1180 Join Date: Oct 2011 Device: Acer Iconia a500, XP tablet PC	Lots of voodoo out about shrinking silicone cases, I think the only answer is to just buy a TPU case.

12-03-2011, 07:51 PM	#54
Greg_E Zealot Posts: 103 Karma: 1180 Join Date: Oct 2011 Device: Acer Iconia a500, XP tablet PC	It's on my list for this weekend, for now the tape is working but it looks ugly and everyone asks me why I have tape all over it. What bugs me about the TPU cases is that they barely go over the top edges of the tablet, I think I would rather have it run almost to the display area.

12-04-2011, 12:14 AM	#56
Greg_E Zealot Posts: 103 Karma: 1180 Join Date: Oct 2011 Device: Acer Iconia a500, XP tablet PC	I may drop to my backup plan and mask off all the important areas and spray the back with Plasti Dip. Alternate to this is buy a Zagg screen protector and back skin, toss the protector and just keep the skin. I haven't found anywhere that I can buy just the skin for the pack.

12-05-2011, 07:12 PM	#57
Venus Country girl Posts: 313 Karma: 1536686 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: New York Device: Too many	I have an opportunity to buy a new and sealed Acer Iconia a100 from someone on Craigslist this Wednesday. I would appreciate any info about the battery life and any other issues that you may think is important.

12-05-2011, 09:19 PM	#58
Greg_E Zealot Posts: 103 Karma: 1180 Join Date: Oct 2011 Device: Acer Iconia a500, XP tablet PC	It was $189 last week so you shouldn't be paying more than that plus tax. Can't tell you much more since I have the a500, but other than the display they are pretty much the same inside. I think it was mentioned that the a100 does have GPS and doesn't have a full size USB connector. If it performs as well as my a500 and you don't expect too much from it, I think you will enjoy it. The only thing that will be lesser between the a100 and a500 will be full screen PDF reading, turn the a100 on it's side and set the page options correctly and scrolling through should be fine.

12-06-2011, 12:15 PM	#59
Venus Country girl Posts: 313 Karma: 1536686 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: New York Device: Too many	Thanks Greg for the helpful info. Where did you see it for $189?