Acer ICONIA TAB A500 Review

[jjhru]

Great review.

If you live in canada, you can get it for free from Rogers

[iTzGavin96]

this tablet really compares great with the xooom 1

[mojoefly]

the picture and color quality if this is garbage compared to the galaxy tab, so far the most kickass is the galaxy note. ultra crisp and clear. Go to a store and compared them side by side. You guys might regret buying this when you see the galaxy note.No BS!

[vaghoust]

I think that 8" are ideal for the hand and the eyes

[hector31k]

i dont know what to pick the Iconia A-500 or The Iconia A-200 ahhhh what do i pick

[tortoiseboy75]

its awesome, i'm using it right now. i highly recommend it, it's fast, and the camera is brilliant , the appstore is huge, and it's very good at browsing. it may not be as light as the ipad, but for all the browsing and stuff, it works like a dream

[ronwyl]

may i ask if this supports microsoft word for editing?.. thanks

[firesoul453]

@ronwyl

As far as I know you can only get microsoft word for mac and pc!

but android has quite a few of its own office applications, I used quickoffice pro!

[rtfjet7]

also on the sides its just completely flaaaaaatt. its just not comfortable to hoooold.....

dude...grow a pair

[RajaofNYandPGH]

This is the best review that I've seen online. Thank you for being so thorough.

[MrAaronlicious]

I just got this tab.  Love it!

[lukew2072]

@yuri5675 yes it does have word excel and all of those...if it doesn't come preloaded just download the app from the market :-)

[BryanBlaz]

Mann I got the a500 and its awesome....I love it :-)

[yuri5675]

Do you think it is better than the samsung gal?

[firesoul453]

@yuri5675

Galaxy tab has a slightly better screen, but this one is usually a few hundred less (so a much better value)

plus a full size usb!

[yuri5675]

hey does it have office documents, word,ect?

[firesoul453]

@yuri5675

Yes all android tablets have access to office programs in the market. I use quickoffice pro (and officepro is nice too!)

[101ishwar]

I have this tablet and I love it

[BLCKndYLLW]

Is ics update out? And where can i find it? Thanks

[Fletcherismine]

if i was smartx i rather get this to my current shitty a100

[Whiterin]

I actually got this, and I prefer the look and feel to anything else out.

[xSpectrumGaming]

Does this have Ice Cream Sandwich?

[firesoul453]

@xSpectrumGaming

No, not yet, but rumor is that it will soon

[anonrhea]

im using this tablet and my main gripe is that sound recording is bad. i was recording a video of my husband playing the piano and it sounded very choppy. the video was grainy and the photos can be grainy but for most part i consider the camera an extra to the tablet. im not sure if i want to purchase it out right or look at other comparable models.

[anonrhea]

@anonrhea but at any rate im not overly concerned over the camera

[anonrhea]

right now these are at walmart and bestbuy for under 300 if you dont mind going with refurbished and just about 350 if you want brand new at walmart. just saying they arent all that expensive considering.

[apolanco602]

behonest peeps im buying this next month for 340 at walmart is it worth it cause im buying it

[snowdecoy]

Can someone tell me if its possible to connect a wd passport (or any 2.5inch external drive for that matter) to the usb port instead of a flash stick.

Does it have enough power to keep the external disk working?

Thanks in advance.

[Asherr6]

I just went to targets website and its still very $400....:/

[1977realist]

for those of u having trouble updating to 3.2 make sure ur tablet is plugged into power and set screen time out to the longest period of time. can't wait for icecream sandwich update. cheers

[DaleLeggette07]

dude i would never buy anything from you... you just like downed the acer the whole time, u complain way to fucking much

[MultiMrblade]

Awesome!I am getting one of those for my birthday!

[48prima]

What would you suggest an iconia tab or motorola xoom please reply

[firesoul453]

@48prima

motorla xoom has a slightly better screen and is slightly smaller (more portable), but the iconia tab has a full sized usb port and is usually much cheaper so I'd recommend the iconia tab!

[xGarettx]

so I cannot use my sim card with this tablet?? too bad :S why does it have the slot there? it's like "hey look at what you might be able to use but you won't "

[firesoul453]

@xGarettx

It doesn't have 3g so a sim card would be useless!! (you could stick one in there if you wanted too...)

But it does have a fully functional micro sd slot!

[xGarettx]

@firesoul453 oh yes m8 =) I know this since I purchased it and I gotta say it's great, for the price 235 U$s and it's performance! great review

[firesoul453]

@xGarettx

Nice! I just ordered the 32 gig for $295 and I cant wait!

[iTzGavin96]

@xGarettx whered u get it?

[xGarettx]

@iTzGavin96 from e bay a store in long island it was on sale with a bunch of other tech stuff

[Fletcherismine]

The A100 feels more solid? (on your other review) please tell me thats a joke. i have the a100 and this feels more premium when i used it at the acer booth.

[aktsukizetsu]

I got this for 270 great deal loving it :-)

[Asherr6]

@aktsukizetsu where!! lol. cheapest i can find is 300

[aktsukizetsu]

@Asherr6 At Target they had a sale. Not sure if its still on sale.

[sk8n8tion]

@aktsukizetsu where did you see this at? i only ask because i look to getting one very soon

[willcm05]

@aktsukizetsu Which store?

[PerfectLoovee]

@aktsukizetsu walmart right? xD

[Eeyoreboi]

LOL I would love it if they actually came out with some docks for it.

[firesoul453]

@Eeyoreboi

I am pretty sure it does

[irfeePi]

Acer A500: Leave Out All The Rest :)

[73Madcat]

This was a very good review, thank you. Only problem I had was in the beginning, As the tablet is bulky Its perfect for someone with big hands. The "paper" tablets out are very uncomfortable in my hands while the Acer is a lot more comfortable. While the reviewer did a good job he should have mention that this tablet "MAY" be comfortable to someone with large hands. But anyone looking for a tablet should do research then goto the local best buy and try the tablet them selves. Just my two cents.

[blackcosmogirl]

I am watching this video using this tab.

[PirplePashn]

I have the 8gb and love it, however now that I know that apps cannot save to SD card like they do on my phone I would strongly recommend a larger internal memory.

[uso4life69]

Just got this to day, Its an Awsome Tablet running Android ver. 3.2.1 im loven it:)

[DrH0rr1bl3]

*16 was 349

also anyone know where the mic is? i cant find it but it has one...

[DrH0rr1bl3]

Got this boxing day!!! its great. a tiny bit heavy. also i got it a lot cheaper than 450. 399.99 for the 32GB model. 166 was 349.99. wanted to get the 64GB model but they sold out before my part of the line got through the door. it was on sale for 399 at $100 off. :'( deff want a case for it

[thunderlion666]

put on a screen protector as soon as you buy it.

[ewift2]

good but sucks. asus eee pad tranformer prime is the best nowaday tablet

[angelafay90]

i got one for Christmas and i love it. i put a screen protector on mine as soon as i got it and it took the glare from the screen...... it downloads really fast. with the 16 GB it came with and i was able to add another 32 GB SD card and i am good to go to put just about anything i want...... i am still adding apps and setting it up but i would have to say i haven't found any problems with it yet. i will post later if i run into any problem for those that are looking to buy one,

[BeautifulEarthTV]

@angelafay90 what about the battery life? i am really interested in buying one but i read it is just 3260 mAh. :( Your help will be really appreciated! Thank you very much!:)

[angelafay90]

@BeautifulEarthTV .... your right about the battery 3260 mAh, but i use it all the time & have used it to stream videos and play games,surf the net & just about anything i want to do with it and my man played a game on it the other day for like 7 hrs & it still had a lot of battery life. so it differently has the 8 hrs of battery life or more as it says it does. i love it and take it every where i go. i haven't had any trouble connecting to the internet defiantly a GREAT buy.

[kruno45]

good review keep it up

[kathleendanielle1995]

I'm looking to buy this tablet, but I was wondering first if it comes with Office or a similar word processor included and pre-installed? Thank you

[mcshan38]

do they ask you for credit card information like apple, just to download free apps.

[SCHWARZENEGGER55]

@mcshan38 I don't want to start a apple vs. android fight I like both, but you don't have to put in credit card info to download apps. You can set up your apple id without setting up credit card info.

[mcshan38]

@SCHWARZENEGGER55 I tried,They always ask for one.i dont think android does too.im getting the acer 500 in three week.i want free apps without personal information.

[Penaz1]

Excellent review, great job. Just bought this for my wife for Christmas. Looks just the job.

[meganminaj1]

getting this for christmas :D

[arcotSAM]

Thank u John

[scottdiiorio]

Updates:

THe unit runs Honeycomb 3.2.1. It will offcially recive Android 4.0 as early as January (A500 and A100 models confirmed).

It does 1080p video, not jsut 720p (Honeycomb issue in past that limited it to 720p mode).

Can use wirelss usb keyboards and Mouse (point and click laptop like navigation)

Can use game controllers, both usb and bluetooth. Xbox 360 and ps3 controllers both work on games made to utilize controllers.

[scottdiiorio]

The unit has been updated to the latest Honeycomb build. THe good new is it will be the first or one of the first to have Android 4.0 Startig nJanuary 2012 as the internal builds are done, and the vip beta has completed already.

[KazzMANIAjr]

just an idea - could you show us more portrait orientation functionality in the next tablet review

[KazzMANIAjr]

John V is the best electronic reviewer ever

[dudley20330]

Why the heck do 18 people dislike this. Seriously deluded people. Awesome review - well done.

[wiidbzxt]

I've been using this tab for 5 months now, I totally recommend it; it's solid, the speakers are pretty nice (except for the lack of bass), the screen is really good, FULL SIZED USB PORT, and stock Honeycomb (3.2). However, I totally recommend buying a case for anyone who buys it, since any drop from 0.5 meters or above will damage the casing a bit. If you're looking for an affordable Honeycomb tablet, this is the tab you would like to buy.

[79grendel]

professional review. i am considering buying this one.

[rkb12222]

walmart/gamestop have them for 250

[beefcake0354]

with A500, I can take my work and view my documents anywhere, just plug in USB drive and open any kind of files I want, love it ...

[flyingmusichaha]

I got one for chirstmas early and I'm taking it back it's terrible not worth a penny in my case save up and get a MacBook...

[starbuxx2011]

Just bought one off ebay for $300

[KazzMANIAjr]

This sounds like a great tablet. awesome review. I am thinking about getting one, i dont mind the bulk and i wont use camera or recording often so i set, again great review

[TheOscarCritic]

I have to say I rarely comment on youtube. But DAMN that was a great tech review. Great presentation. So thorough, and so professional. You're awesome. Keep doing your thing man.

[Rodrigo00]

i got this tablet today and im returning it, really its a really nicely made tablet but its too heavy and thick, if you dont mind about that its just fine, but im getting the samsung galaxy tab 8.9

[Dominic0623]

Does this play games good? Fast, like no lag on hd games and games like plants vs zombies or angrybirds?

[WaketheSheeple]

All I have read about the A500 is good reviews very, very few bad and usually the bad reviews had little to do with the actual product, I'm getting ready to purchase a tablet and have been researching on every brand and type. So far the Acer tablet seems to be the better buy, at least for everything I need. I have read from the Corning website that it has Gorilla glass. This review sold it for me.

[misael387]

just got a refurbished model at bestbuy for 299 great tablet better then the ipad love the fact that you can add more memory through sd micro and usb drives

[atzerath]

how about the screen???is it glass or plastic??

[Fletcherismine]

@atzerath I have the Acer Iconia Tab A100 and it has the exact same specifications as the A500. And about the screen, i think Acer uses low quality one because there are some flex on it each time i put some pressure and the display will get distorted. But its very sensitive. Sorry for my bad english lololol.

[ShamrockGorman]

I GOT THIS ON A BID ON EBAY FOR $175 16 GB AND IT IS AWESOME

[mirrorbiker1]

whats the memory on the tab

[TehBlackoPsGoDz]

dude you effin complain way too much.

[jeffreypowis]

@TehBlackoPsGoDz

what do you want hes a chink!

[12iowa13kc]

this is a very cool tablet and i like android too

[m16piggy]

For $229.99? I would say this is an amazing deal.

[realityexplorations]

@m16piggy it rocks. can use a mouse with it on the latest andrioid up date as well, and bluetooth keyboard

[AndreasHasSkill]

@m16piggy where can you get it for that price?

[m16piggy]

@AndreasHasSkill Damn, it must have been a short-term price or something on BestBuy. Sorry :(

[AndreasHasSkill]

@m16piggy yeah i saw it on bestbuy and it says they are sold out every where

[MrBiji]

Good review. Thanks :)

[Floesj2000]

Linkinpark :D

[LiftedElephant]

can this use the ausu Eee pad transformer?

[p3x197]

@LiftedElephant It's a different make so i guess not.

[Fletcherismine]

Iconia Tab A100 - Easy to type on portrait

Iconia Tab A500 - Easy to type on landscape

:)

[LILK3NNY14]

I'm definitely buying today for cyber Monday at best buy ! !

[TurboFuss1]

@LILK3NNY14 Sold out. I got mine for $229 with $10 BB Gift Card (WOW $10!!!!!!). It's the 8GB though.

[losttourist]

thanks for the review. Seriously contemplating this tablet for a Christmas gift to myself.



[vlogee]

I WANT IT SOO BAD !!! anyone giving it away for free :) ?

[iTechHelper1]

how does this dude get to do all these reviews when he barely can pronounce words?????!!!

[morgando2]

Remember all ney sayers. Reviews arent all perfect. Lots of you are smart enough to know what works best for you.

[morgando2]

Excellent Review

[bibby42]

Cumbersome!

[WhosEnzro]

Will there ever be 3G on it?

[SuperJeppe97]

can you get Skype on it??:-)



[gaviddilmour]

i saw Midtown!! win sir, win

[Fletcherismine]

Only losers trade their android device and get the iPad 2. The Iconia Tab has way lot more features than the iPad. The iPad is smooth because it's lack of features. Such as widgets, ports, full customization etc. BOOO ! Android Tablets FTW !

P.s bad review

[skeshesh]

Not that the fact was left out, but I think comments about the (marginal) heft of the product should be accompanied with pointing out that its likely due to Acer including all the ports you could possibly want. Most tablet products still don't offer a full USB port.

[otakurocker81]

is it a good idea to buy this refurbished for $224?

[WprEmiere1985]

@otakurocker81 Factory refurbished? In terms of comestics, there maybe some minor nicks and scratches and there might not. It's really a toss up. I wouldn't worry about the actual product not functioning properly..

[Coolcrill]

Love your ipad

[Coolcrill]

Scheiss teil....

[snikwad187]

after looking at tablets for a week straight I settled for this one and I don't regret it at all. its a bit heavy but that makes it feel more durable than other tablets..

[kundurKN]

 aredid tab can challenge ipad and galaxy tab..

[ethan14960]

everybody's so critical but it really is a great tablet

[MrGalt]

What the hell does "two days of normal usage" mean? Are there no hours on your planet?

[AvgGuyReviews]

I got the Acer Iconia A500 on a pre-Black Friday sale at Staples for 299.

I looked at the screen in Best Buy and Staples and didn't see any scratches on the screens in the stores, where they are constantly abused. Filthy but not scratched.

I'm an Expert screen scratcher and for the 2 or so days that I had it without a screen protector I was not able to scratch it. So not sure what they do to the tabs to scratch the screens.

So far I really like this tablet especially for the price I paid.

[joshuasmcc]

The Acer Iconia Tab A500 is the exact same weight as the Motorola Xoom

[radekk1818]

anyone know if this tab has gps? Sorry if that is stupid qestion but i can not find information about that.

[TheJerseyhead52]

Does this take wi-fi? Please respond

[Pate5132]

@TheJerseyhead52 yes :DD

[sexymbol18]

can u use front facing camera for like Skype/yahoo/aim?.. or other social networking that allows video chat?

[hikari94122]

Since Flash soon won't be supported for Adroid anymore, is this still good to buy ?

[ownTer]

Can you hook up a smaller usb powered external hard drive to this. I need a tablet i can transfer movies from a HD. Thanks for the review....and please keep it up. You do an excellent job.

[geofernandez22]

@PhoneArena so can i go to justin.tv website on this tablet ?

[tcm112280]

I just got mine for $382.00 from Newegg.

[TheChuchaiko]

i like this one!! =)

[yuud4i]

I prefer Asus Transformer

[niteangel27]

@yuud4i Why? I'm still debating between the Asus and the a500. What is it about the Asus that you prefer over the a500?

[yuud4i]

@niteangel27 It's INCREDIBLE, and it taste like Bacon :3

[patrickkroppe]

@niteangel27 Asus is a much better and more trusted company. They make amazing PC parts. Asus has better hardware, and is a all out better tablet. I hope this helps :)

[mark787000]

my aunt haves one i don't like it the OS very buggy i gave it a try, its only one week old that's why i don't like android i'm so buying an iPad 2! i have used the iPad 2 and i think is way better for my life style :)

[laiminhthang]

the best review that i have ever seen

[MrhasoOn1]

perfect review

like it <3

[gamerss075]

stfu iDouche.

[lampit5]

Ipad is better!

[subterracollecter]

@lampit5 nope ipad got RAPED

[aliciah10]

how do you get youtube into the apps, please tell me ??

[aliciah10]

how do you set a screensaver like you have ??

[TOMDOM666]

Anyone know of a tablet that can use microsoft word and use hotmail to send documents??????? I really fancy the Archos 101 g9 16Gb, but have no idea if i can use Hotmail and Microsoft word, nor do i have any idea when its released here in the UK.......HELP!!!

[TOMDOM666]

Anyone know of a tablet that can use microsoft word and use hotmail to send documents???????

[ReynAnimations]

What is the difference between the "s" and "w" versions of the A500?

[zackster542]

@jack9riley thay are now 329 at wallmart

[Jack9Riley]

And how the hell do people afford a $450 tablet? I need a new job, or I need to work more overtime.

[Jack9Riley]

I have this, and I'd recommend buying the A501. I hate not having 3G. I've heard about cellphone tethering, but I'm too cheap to buy a new phone. I bought this used for $75 after all...

[yerocjr]

I have one and love it!!

[jankeymb]

@IStoleYourCookie1 Well if price is a big factor, this is only 400 now

[KillYouds]

@jankeymb 300 actually

[DC89]

@jankeymb 300 now

[tiger26213]

Hey can you customize the home screen with your own Photo???

[1969ashley1969]

@tiger26213 any pic you like...

[ermanazer0123]

nice gadget



[SuperBlueContacts]

can i play minecraft on it ????

[grantrocks1]

@SuperBlueContacts yep!

[brendenmart]

Cool

[MrTahhmatee]

Should i get this or the ipad 2!!!?????

[itsillie]

@MrTahhmatee this one is better i think. i'm gonna get this one:) i first wanted the ipad, but now i like this more

[chikamba123]

which one is better acer iconia or xoom

[4256Conroy]

Can you get iTunes on this and sync music to an iPod or a phone?

[633390]

what is the next version of the acer iconia going to be called and does anyone know when it is going to come out

[funnyfuk1986]

is the guy reviewing squeek from baseketball :D

[PirplePashn]

Wow, Excellent review... TY so very much

[Dukethecrazy419]

OMG THAT REVIEW WAS GREAT

[ewift]

Acer Iconia A500 - Android

Acer Iconia W500 - Windows

Acer Iconia M500 - Meego

:)