Acer has announced the Iconia A1 tablet. It has a wide 7.9 inch screen, similar to the iPad Mini's, and a price like the Nexus 7. An 8GB model will cost $169, and $199 for 16 GB of storage.
Like the iPad Mini, the A1 will offer a 3G data modem as an option. No price for the 3G option just yet. The 3G model will certainly include an A-GPS chip. It's not clear if the WiFi-only models will have GPS.
The Acer Iconia A1 should ship in about a month. The next few weeks will also see the delivery of the new Samsung Galaxy Tab 3, and the announcement of the successor to the Nexus 7. Interesting times!
Specs for the Iconia A1 tablet:
1.2 GHz MediaTek MT8125
… Cortex-A9 dual core processor
7.9 inch, 1024x768 IPS LCD display
… similar to iPad Mini screen
Android 4.2 OS
1 GB RAM
8 or 16 GB storage
3G data modem optional
not clear if GPS is in all models, or just 3G
b/g/n WiFi, Bluetooth 4.0
5 MP rear camera, VGA front camera
micro SDHC, micro HDMI, micro USB, slots
3250 mAh battery (lasts about 7 hours)
11.1 mm thick
Prices start at $169 for 8 GB storage,
$199 for 16 GB. Delivery in June.
Quick comparison between three tablets with wide 7-8 inch displays
http://www.mobilegeeks.com/fight-acer-iconia-a1-apple-ipad-mini-samsung-galaxy-note-8-0/
Like the iPad Mini, the A1 will offer a 3G data modem as an option. No price for the 3G option just yet. The 3G model will certainly include an A-GPS chip. It's not clear if the WiFi-only models will have GPS.
The Acer Iconia A1 should ship in about a month. The next few weeks will also see the delivery of the new Samsung Galaxy Tab 3, and the announcement of the successor to the Nexus 7. Interesting times!
Specs for the Iconia A1 tablet:
1.2 GHz MediaTek MT8125
… Cortex-A9 dual core processor
7.9 inch, 1024x768 IPS LCD display
… similar to iPad Mini screen
Android 4.2 OS
1 GB RAM
8 or 16 GB storage
3G data modem optional
not clear if GPS is in all models, or just 3G
b/g/n WiFi, Bluetooth 4.0
5 MP rear camera, VGA front camera
micro SDHC, micro HDMI, micro USB, slots
3250 mAh battery (lasts about 7 hours)
11.1 mm thick
Prices start at $169 for 8 GB storage,
$199 for 16 GB. Delivery in June.
Quick comparison between three tablets with wide 7-8 inch displays
http://www.mobilegeeks.com/fight-acer-iconia-a1-apple-ipad-mini-samsung-galaxy-note-8-0/