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Acer's Iconia Tab A500 is considered an underdog in the Android tablet fight. We go over why it still a worthy contender and explain how to get...
If you add up the cost of buying a case, cradle, keyboard, and apps, tablets continue to be expensive mobile devices to own, despite their compact dimensions. The Iconia A500 isn't any different from other tablets; you're paying more than you would for...
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itp.net Updated:
2011-08-14 01:17:41
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Priced at US $572 Acer's Iconia Tab A500 is the second most inexpensive Honeycomb tablet in this roundup. Only Packard Bell's Liberty Tab costs less at $517.Despite its bargain price the A500 is a gem. There's serious hardware under the hood in the for...
The A500 is a handsome device that is aggressively priced and delivers on almost every front. It’s definitely worth a look...
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As a long-time competitor in the desktop and laptop space, Acer recently began competing against other Android tablet manufacturers with the launch of its Acer Iconia Tab A500. This 10.1-inch tablet is the company's first in the new Acer Iconia family...
1GHz NVIDIA Tegra 2 Dual Core Mobile Processor, NVIDIA GeForce graphics, Micro HDMI, Full-size USB 2.0 port...
Adobe Flash isn't preinstalled (Update: It is pushed to tablets via an update available as of 7/8/2011), Limited to 720p output via HDMI until an update is released (Update is available as of 7/8/2011)...
We're seeing a lot of Android tablets hit the market. What's more, many of these tablets offer similar specifications, including a 10.1-inch screen, dual-core processor, 16GB (or more) of storage, and Wi-Fi capabilities. Some tablets also have 3G or 4G ce...
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The 10.1in Acer Iconia Tab A500 feels just like the original iPad. Big! Its beautiful brushed aluminium case is 1.13mm thick and its weight of 730 grams is 230g heavier than the new iPad 2. But this Android Honeycomb–powered device manages to look go...
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mobilechoiceuk.com Updated:
2011-08-14 01:17:54
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Another eye-catching Android tablet and easily Acer’s best Android device so far, the Iconia Tab A500 is a strong alternative to Motorola’s Xoom Related links News Acer considers opening its own App store Acer Iconia Smart launches Others to consider M...
Decent styling, fast processor...
Heavy, Honeycomb not to all tastes...
Another eye-catching Android tablet and easily Acer’s best Android device so far, the Iconia Tab A500 is a strong alternative to Motorola’s Xoom...
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Expert Review MRP: Rs 31,515In the computing world, is known for its good value-for-money laptops. This is what I had in my mind when I first got hold of this -based tablet from the Taiwanese manufacturer. The is a proud member of the elite 10 scr...
Sturdy build; 10.1" screen; Multitasking; Flash-enabled browser; HDMI port; USB OTG; Reasonably priced...
Highly reflective screen; Buggy UI; Quite bulky; Video player lacks Divx Xvid support...
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We had a brief hands-on with Acer’s ICONIA Tab A500 back in May, when they announced it in India. We returned from the conference quite pleased with what we saw. Finally! A worthy competitor to the almighty iPad - we thought. On paper, the A500 is...
The Acer Iconia A500 ended up being a bit of a mixed bag and as an overall experience, we were left wanting more. On paper, it appeared as if the A500 can do no wrong what with a Tegra 2 processor under the hood and 1GB of memory. It does deliver thoug...
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tomsguide.com Updated:
2011-08-14 01:18:06
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So what separates the A500 from other Honeycomb tablets? Besides the lower price, the A500 has extremely good viewing angles...
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The Acer Iconia Tab A500 has good underlying software coupled with decent hardware. But we think the display can be improved. If not an IPS panel, the least Acer can do is get rid of the blue cast. The connectivity options give it a slight edge over t...
The Acer Iconia Tab A500 has good underlying software coupled with decent hardware. But we think the display can be improved. If not an IPS panel, the least Acer can do is get rid of the blue cast. The connectivity options give it a slight edge over th...
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crn.com Updated:
2011-08-14 01:18:12
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Page 1 of 2 Long battery life, a bright, 10-inch HD screen and full-size USB host port are hallmarks of Acer's Iconia Tab A500, which the CRN Test Center has been evaluating for the last few days. Running Android 3.0.1 Honeycomb on a dual-core NVidia T...
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Tobias Winkler (translated by B Schulisch), 05/27/2011 Acer's tablet presence has so far been fairly restrained, but is beginning to gain more and more traction with every new model. The Iconia Tab A500 offers an Nvidia Tegra 250 multi-core CPU/GPU...
Quiet operation, Bright high contrast display, Good case quality, HDMI, Docking station, Relatively good battery life...
Reflective display surface, (up until now no UMTS available), Too small distance between USB ports, Micro connectors require special cable, MicroSD card slot difficult to reach...
Acer's Iconia Tab A500 is a solidly put together tablet, which considering its weight, adopted materials, and appearance, offers good basic features. The battery life is good, and will last between 3 and 6 hours in practice depending on the type of use. T...
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Android based tablets have just started launching in the market, and although we’re not quite at the point of saturation yet, it’s interesting to see another tablet in the Tbreak office. Today I’ll be looking at the 32GB WiFi version of the Acer Iconia...
Feels very snappy, USB interface can allow for easy browsing of photos & songs, Impressive build quality...
Many apps not working in this region, USB implementation handicapped, Colors looked washed out on screen, Too many multimedia browsing apps...
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cellphonequick.com Updated:
2011-08-14 01:18:37
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Acer’s Iconia Tab A500. This is an Android 3.0 Honeycomb tablet, that being a version of the Google mobile operating system made specifically for tablets, and it’s got a big fat 10.1-inch screen. In the front there’s a 2-megapixel camera for video chat...
Affordable cost, Great battery life, Same platform performance as the competition...
A bit of a cheap feeling, Extremely muddy looking 720p videos, Many crashes with the web browser...
It’s hard not to be impressed with the A500. Having used my fair share of tablets, slates and pads in the past and been relatively dissatisfied, the Iconia’s stylish design, functionality and well thought out features saw it frequently used over and a...
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There's no doubt about it - 2011 will be the year of the tablet. Judging from Apple's first salvo with the Apple iPad 2 and its high demand, it's clear that tablets have become the flavor of the year. But surely, its competitors aren't going to let the...
If you're planning to acquire an Android 3.0 tablet, we say the time is ripe. The Acer Iconia Tab A500 has a few propositions, both good and bad, that's worth considering. For one, the brushed metal finish along its back appeals to us, though it tends...
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g4tv.com Updated:
2011-08-14 01:18:46
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Video Review: The Acer Iconia Tab A500 Tablet only adds to Android's presence in the tablet market with its NVidia Tegra2 processor, Honeycomb OS and a 10.1" multi-touch screen for $450. We take a look at its dual camera features, micro SD storage and...
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about.com Updated:
2011-08-14 01:18:47
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May 5 2011 - Acer's Iconia Tab A500 has a few things going for it right now in the market including availability and a $450 price tag that is less than the similarly equipped iPad 2. It also boasts some better speakers and a USB port for use with exter...
Readily Available, Better Than Expected Speakers, Full Sized USB Host Port...
Heavier Than Many Other 10inch Tablets, Below Average Battery Life, Extra Software Included That Is Redundant...
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Are you curious about all the fanfare surrounding Android 3.0 Honeycomb tablets, but you’re seemingly hesitant about picking one up since the current selections are just too exorbitantly priced for you? Well, you might find the especially gratifying s...
Affordable cost, Great battery life, Same platform performance as the competition...
A bit of a cheap feeling, Extremely muddy looking 720p videos, Many crashes with the web browser...
Surely not something that you’d consider to be part of the elites in the tablet market, the single biggest and most important aspect about the Acer ICONIA TAB A500 is its affordable price tag. Rather than coming to market with a 3G connected model fi...
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The tablet floodgates are open, and the Motorola Xoom is no longer the only Android Honeycomb tablet on the market. Acer, whose strong suit is making a notebook with the same specs as tier 1 competitors and pricing it significantly lower, is doing the...
Attractive, solid materials, plenty of ports, relatively low price, Attractive, solid materials, plenty of ports, relatively low price, Attractive, solid materials, plenty of ports, relatively low price, Att...
Can't play 1080p video, Can't play 1080p video, Can't play 1080p video, Can't play 1080p video...
The Acer Iconia Tab A500 has a lot going for it, most notably the relatively low price to feature ratio. Acer has made an attractive tablet that doesn't look the least bit cheap, and the features are largely on par with tier 1 brands like Motorola, Sa...
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techreviewsource.com Updated:
2011-08-14 01:19:01
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3.50 Is anyone else starting to see a pattern here? It's a simple recipe, really: A scoop of Honeycomb, mixed with a fast Tegra 2 processor and a splash of Flash beta, served inside a big, bright screen. That's what Motorola did with the ($599-$7...
Inexpensive. Zippy Tegra 2 processor. Highres screen. Solid connectivity options with USB, HDMI ports. Good mediaspecific...
Comparatively large and heavy. No 3G or 4G options. Frontfacing camera isn't optimally angled. Honeycomb isn't yet a mature app platform.
Just like with other Honeycomb tablets, you get two cameras with the Iconia, but each comes with a slight caveat. Take the front-facing camera, for instance: it's a 2-megapixel camera designed to be used for video chatting, but it's aligned not-so-slig...
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Is anyone else starting to see a pattern here? It's a simple recipe, really: A scoop of Honeycomb, mixed with a fast Tegra 2 processor and a splash of Flash beta, served inside a big, bright screen. That's what Motorola did with the Xoom ($599-$799, 3...
Inexpensive. Zippy Tegra 2 processor. High-res screen. Solid connectivity options with USB, HDMI ports. Good media-specific...
Comparatively large and heavy. No 3G or 4G options. Front-facing camera isn't optimally angled. Honeycomb isn't yet a mature app platform.
Acer's Honeycomb tablet, the Iconia Tab A500, has similar strengths and weaknesses to its direct competitors, but its $450 price is easier to swallow than some others...
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Digitaltrends.com Updated:
2011-08-14 01:19:05
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It’s a season for new operating systems. Last week, the BlackBerry PlayBook hit shelves and now the Acer Iconia Tab A500 is bringing Android 3.0 (Honeycomb) to a sub-$500 price point. But how does Acer’s new tablet compare to the iPad, G-Slate, Xoom...
450 price is best in class, Great Dolby sound, Nice feel for a 10.1-inch tablet, Full-size USB port...
Android 3.0 is buggy and lame, It's a heifer, weighing more than the Xoom, Battery life is 2 hours shy of the iPad...
If you're looking at a larger tablet and know all about Android 3.0 then the Acer Iconia Tab A500 is the best deal around...
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Last month, the Motorola Xoom was the only officially sanctioned Android 3.0 tablet available in the United States. Now there are four -- the T-Mobile G-Slate arrived last week, the Acer Iconia Tab A500 this week, and the ASUS Eee Pad Transformer is on sa...
Surprisingly good LCD screen and speakersSpeedy Tegra 2 chipFull-size USB port for expanded connectivity...
Sub-par battery lifePoor cameras and minor build issuesVery little native software available...
All in all, the Acer Iconia Tab A500 is a solid piece of hardware, if you have to have an Android tablet right now, but we don't know if we could recommend it in good conscience over some of the competitors on offer. Honestly, we're still slightly iffy ab...
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pcworld.com_techhive.com Updated:
2011-08-14 01:19:09
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The Acer Iconia Tab A500 is the latest in the ongoing parade of Android 3.0 tablets, and with a price that undercuts Apple's iPad 2 by $50, the $450 Iconia Tab (price as of 4/23/2011) distinguishes itself in a crowded field. This tablet earns props for...
Software customizations are helpful, USB host port and microSD card slot...
Fine touchscreen grid is bothersome on display, Heavier and bulkier than other other tablets...
Acer Iconia Tab is a great, reasonably priced choice if you want to access your content via USB sources, but the current limitations of Android 3.0 and what you can do with that content via USB, coupled with this tablet’s display quirks, still make it...
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Welcome to the newest Android tablet on the block, Acer’s Iconia Tab A500. This is an Android 3.0 Honeycomb tablet, that being a version of the Google mobile operating system made specifically for tablets, and it’s got a big fat 10.1-inch screen. In th...
This is a tablet that you’re going to decide on purchasing based on your love for the brand Acer, your love for the unique light aluminum back end, or your dislike of the rest of the Android tablets on the market. If I only owned this tablet and an iP...
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The Android tablet wars are starting to heat up, and Acer has entered the fray with its Iconia Tab A500. Priced at $449--$50 lower than the --this slickly designed 10.1-inch Honeycomb slate features a brushed-metal design and a full-size USB port, plus...
Good-looking, brushed-metal design, Excellent audio quality, Easy media sharing and streaming, Full-size USB port...
Heavier than other 10-inch tablets, Poor camera placement...
The Acer Iconia Tab A500 definitely hits all the right notes for a good price: solid performance, a sturdy aluminum design, easy media and data sharing, plus a full-size USB port. We wish it were lighter and that the cameras were better, but consumers...
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The Acer Iconia Tab A500 is an Android 3.0 tablet with USB and HDMI-out ports.Acer is the latest company to jump aboard the tablet wagon with the Iconia A500 Android tablet. The 10.1in Acer Iconia A500 runs the latest version of Google's Android opera...
The Acer Iconia A500 Android tablet offers many benefits: a sturdy and well constructed design, USB and HDMI-out ports and the attractions of Android Honeycomb 3.0. It's a little chunky and heavy, and the screen is difficult to see in sunlight, but ov...
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The year of the tablet continues, and every major manufacturer—and many smaller parties as well—are keen to get their cut of the pie. As their entrant into the tablet market, Acer is announcing their Iconia Tab A500. We posted a short overview of th...
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computershopper.com Updated:
2011-08-14 01:19:23
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Okay, we’ll say it: Tablets are the new netbooks. Just as the terrible twos are now the terrible threes (for parents of toddlers), 50 is the new 40, and [slot your color in here] is the new black, the tablet is the new netbook. That's becaus...
Best port selection we've seen on a tablet, Speedy performance, Great-sounding speakers, Robust Windows sync app...
Mediocre battery life, Google Voice not supported yet, Finicky Clear.fi utility...
This Honeycomb tablet holds its own with plenty of features. If good connectivity and audio matter most, it's a smart choice...
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androidcentral.com Updated:
2011-08-14 01:19:27
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We hit up NVIDIA's table last night to see what sort of Tegra 2 awesomeness they had in store and lo-and-behold they were showing off the gaming chops of the Acer ICONIA Tab A500. If you didn't hear, the 10" tablet is coming to Verizon's LTE network a...
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Google’s Android Honeycomb OS was the talk of the town as the calendar rolled over to 2011. Billed as Android’s first true tablet OS, most got their first look at Honeycomb during CES where it was loaded on the Motorola Xoom. Since then we have seen nu...
The rear facing 5-megapixel camera on the Iconia Tab, like many other tablets, is pretty subpar. I snapped some photos to compare the iPad 2’s camera with that on the Iconia Tab. The results were a mixed bag – sometimes the iPad 2 performed better; ot...
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Last month, the Motorola Xoom was the only officially sanctioned Android 3.0 tablet available in the United States. Now there are four -- the T-Mobile G-Slate arrived last week, the Acer Iconia Tab A500 this week, and the ASUS Eee Pad Transformer is o...
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What would you give up to pack more features into an Android tablet? Would you be willing to sacrifice thinness? Accept a little more weight, or a design that's not quite as svelte as another tablet?That's the ring in which the Acer Iconia Tab A500 has...
It's not the prettiest. It's not the lightest. But the Acer Iconia a500 makes up for being a little beefy by throwing in just about every port imaginable. Problem is, that largely relegates it to niche status. That's not to say having a full-size USB p...
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by Daniel Rasmus As with most shipping Android tablets, the Iconia Tab A500 come with the NVIDIA Tegra 2 CPU and HD-optimized graphics from the ultra-low power NVIDIA GeForce GPU with Flash 10.2 support (which matters only until Flash ages now that...
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We've been hearing lots of talk of tear-shaped hardware lately, and coincidentally, the Iconia Tab A500 follows a similar design philosophy. When held in landscape mode, the right and left edges funnel inwards, and while the aesthetic choice may seem mino...
Crisp, bright display, Commendable Dolby sound quality, Costs less than $500...
Less battery life than other tablets, Mediocre camera quality, Slightly thicker than other Honeycomb tablets...
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Looking at the spec sheet, it's a good start for the A500. It has the ubiquitous Nvidia Tegra 2 processor inside and Honeycomb is proving itself a more than capable as an operating system. Acer also tells us that there'll be a free update to the latest ve...
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Thanks to everyone (350+ people) that dropped in on the live session with the Acer Iconia Tab A500 last night. I have to say that there's no better way than to spend a focused 3 hours testing a new device than with a camera and knowledgeable audience!We r...
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Update: The session is complete and the live videos and notes are now available here.Honeycomb tablets are starting to filter-in so naturally, I need a permanent device to test upgrades and new applications with. There are three models available in Europe...
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I wasn't so sure what to think of this tablet, it seemed bulkier than what I would like, or so I thought, it also had heard it wasn't built as good as it could have been and that a few other things weren't up to par, however, the price was quite a nice th...
It actually is quite durable, The build quality is nice, It is receiving plenty of updates, It has a good price tag...
Sometimes the plastic bezel is a bit too plastic feeling, Conclusions & Final Thoughts, For me it is a toss-up between this and an ASUS on which to get. They are both nice (I have yet to review an Asus, my opinion could change). They both have a good pric...
For me it is a toss-up between this and an ASUS on which to get. They are both nice (I have yet to review an Asus, my opinion could change). They both have a good price and have received updates, since I have reviewed this one I can definitely recommend...
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According to technical specifications, the Acer Iconia Tab A500 rivals other 10-inch Honeycomb tablets. It ships with Android OS 3.0 (Honeycomb) with several proprietary apps, along with a 1GHz dual core Nvidia Tegra 2 processor, GeForce GPU, 1GB of RAM a...
Fast and wellpolished device, Great Display, Flash support available, Fullsized USB...
Mass and dimensions, Below average photograph quality...
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The quest for a good Android alternative to the iPad led me to the Acer Iconia Tab A500. The comparable size and lower price tag of $449 made this a compelling option. I really wanted to like it, but despite some compelling traits I cannot recommend it be...
Display looks good in normal light, Wide screen format and resolution great for watching 720p HD movies, NVIDIA Tegra 2 Dual-core Processor gives good performance, Micro-SD card slot for expanding storage, Has ports for adding USB accessories like a keybo...
Too few Honeycomb tablet apps, Battery life shorter than the iPad, Honeycomb OS is buggy and unstable, Housing for SD card feels flimsy, Power charger bulky and not USB based, Can't use USB port for charging yet, Display not bright enough in direct light...
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I just got ahold of an Acer Iconia Tab A500 tablet running Android's Honeycomb 3.0 operating system. If you already own an Android smartphone, want a tablet that supports external storage, doesn't need a dongle to connect to a HDTV or perhaps just like th...
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recombu.com Updated:
2014-03-26 01:08:06
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The Acer Iconia Tab A500 joins the Iconia Smart and is Acer's first entry into the competitive Android tablet market. It's a 10.1-inch tablet, with multimedia content sharable through its built-in HDMI port to your big-screen TVs and projectorsThe screen...
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examiner.com Updated:
2014-07-24 01:14:06
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What's in the BoxAcer originally launched their Iconia line of tablets with Android 3.0 (Honeycomb). That was updated to version 3.1 in July and recently updated again to version 3.2. When I received the A500 tablet for review it was running Android 3.1...
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It's a week of tablet comparison smackdowns here at MobileTechReview, and today we're comparing the...
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If Android tablets and the iPad 2 had a boxing match over which device has the best screen display, the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 would knock out the other Android tablets and leave the iPad 2 in black and blue. That is how we would creatively state what Dr...
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The Android Honeycomb defeatists have already declared the Xoom a flop . While this might be true in financial circles, where savvy investors are looking for the companies that offer the best combination of high margins, and willing hordes of zombie like...
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Tweet Tweet Tablet computing is all the rage now. Microsoft coined it, Apple popularized it and there are many others including Microsoft itself that are vying for a piece of the large pie that Apple already owns. It isn’t the death of the PC, bu...
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Sascha joined me in the studio last night for a full-on 3.5hr marathon testing and discussion session with 10 different tablets. The iPad2, Asus Eee Pad Transformer, Acer Iconia Tab A500, HTC Flyer, Blackberry Playbook and Samsung Galaxy Tab were the focu...
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