Acer unveils the Iconia A1

Acer has unveiled the Iconia A1, an 8‚” tablet featuring a quad-core CPU with a screen resolution of 1024X768.

Thanks to a sleek and light-weight design that is comfortable to hold in one hand, it also easily fits into a purse. The new Acer Iconia A1 keeps people entertained and connected with smooth and speedy navigation, browsing and media playback powered by a quad-core processor.

The Acer Iconia A1 was introduced today with other new products, including the Acer Aspire R7, Aspire P3 Ultrabook, Aspire V Series touch notebooks and Iconia B1.

‚”Tablets are becoming cherished companions to many people as they stay connected and entertained throughout their day,‚” says Oliver Ahrens, president, Acer Europe.

Highly Responsive Fun

Busy mobile users get the prompt performance they want with smooth video playback, and fluid and fast navigation through apps and websites powered by a Quad Core 1.2GHz processor. Gestures, zooming, scrolling and navigation are intuitive and games responsive.

The LED backlit display with IPS technology and a 170-degree viewing angle highlights videos, photos and multimedia content in accurate color and brightness. The 1024×768 resolution makes text and graphics crisp and clear, while the 4:3 aspect ratio is great for web browsing and e-reading as well as gaming.

Acer’s new Touch WakeApp gesture gives customers one-touch express access to their favorite apps directly upon waking from sleep. The Icona A1 delivers the Google experience with services like Google Now, Google Search, Gmail, YouTube, and great content like magazines, movies, games, books and more than 700,000 apps from the Google Play Store.

Easy to take Everywhere to Stay Connected

Starting at only 410 grams and measuring 11.1 mm, customers will also enjoy taking it with them for navigation and location-based apps via the built-in GPS.

The Acer Iconia A1 keeps consumers connected to WiFi networks and hotspots with reliable 802.11b/g/n wireless technology or built-in 3G mobile data connection. Plus, the integrated Bluetooth 4.0 lets consumers quickly connect the tablet to a variety of other devices, such as headsets and printers.

Digital Hub

The 5MP rear-facing camera captures 1080p video at 30fps that can easily be edited for quick sharing on-the-go. The front-facing camera pairs with the enhanced microphone to capture video and audio clearly for video chats and recording. The micro USB 2.0 and microHDMI port enable quick transfer or sharing of customer’s photos, music, videos and other digital content.

The tablet is available in 8GB or 16GB or 32GB variants.

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