The Taiwanese smartphone maker, Acer has today launched an entry-level Android tablet called as Acer Iconia One 8 B1-850. The new tablet is the successor of Acer Iconia One 8 B1-830 that launched last year, and it comes with few upgrades over it. The Iconia One 8 B1-850 will be available in selected markets later this month and is priced at $100 in the U.S and €129 for the European markets.
Talking about the specifications, the Iconia One 8 B1-850 flaunts an 8-inch (1280×800 pixels) HD IPS display and is equipped with MediaTek MT8163 quad-core processor. The device comes with 1GB RAM, 16GB onboard storage and can be further expanded using a microSD card slot upto 128GB. It runs on Android 5.1 Lollipop out of the box.
The tablet has Kids Center app for kids-friendly user interface and also has parental control features to limit the usage of the tablet for the children. It also comes with other unique features like, EZ WakeUP that helps in opening a pre-selected app with just one-touch and double tap. EZ Snap to take a screenshot effortlessly with just a simple three-finger pinch. System Doctor to optimize system functionality as it manages the device’s memory, storage and apps for the smooth functioning of the tablet.
On the photographic section, the tablet sports a 5MP rear camera without LED flash support and a 2MP front-facing camera for video calling and selfie lovers. The device comes backed by a 4600mAh battery that the company claims can last upto 9 hours on a single charge. It is a Wi-Fi only tablet and comes with basic connectivity options like Bluetooth, GPS/A-GPS and microUSB port with OTG functionality.
A quick recall, Acer has recently launched a new battery focused mid-range smartphone called as Acer Liquid Z630s in India priced at Rs. 10,999. The smartphone features 5.5-inch HD display, MediaTek MT6753 octa-core SoC, 3GB RAM, 32GB built-in storage, 8MP front and rear shooters, 4G-LTE connectivity and 4000mAh battery. The device runs on Android 5.1 Lollipop and is available for sale exclusively online via Flipkart.
