Acer’s Iconia A1 is expected to push the envelope further in affordable compact tablets as its a 7.9-inch device by a known manufacturer that is rumored to cost around $149 to $199. Prices of the similar Apple iPad mini in comparison start from $329.
The device is not officially confirmed but it has already shown up for pre-order on a couple of European retailers.
Here’s a quick rundown of the Iconia A1 specs as they appear on GL Benchmark:
- 1.2GHz quad core MediaTek MT8125 based on a Cortex A9 processor - 1GB of RAM and 16GB of expandable internal storage - 7.9-inch IPS 1024 x 768 pixel screen - front 0.3 megapixel and rear 5 megapixel camera - HDMI out - Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean.
Do you see special value in 8-inch tabliets like the Iconia A1 or the iPad mini? And would you buy Acer’s tablet?
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