Acer
Acer Iconia X12 Tablet
Experience powerful tablet computing with the Acer Iconia Tab A500, designed for accessibility and performance. This Android 3.0 tablet boasts a vibrant 10.1-inch capacitive touchscreen with a crisp 1280 x 800 resolution and wide viewing angles. Powered by a 1GHz dual-core Nvidia Tegra CPU with GeForce graphics and 1GB of RAM, it handles tasks smoothly. Enjoy extended use thanks to dual 3260 mAh battery modules. Its solid aluminum frame offers a premium feel, complemented by dual cameras, GPS, and HDMI output for external displays.
$450.00
Owner Satisfaction
2.9
/ 5
Category Rank
982
/ 1004
#982 in Tablet Computers
Price vs Category Average
-53%
Below average
Display
10.11280800
/ -inch capacitive touchscreen ( x resolution)
Who it's for
- Budget-Friendly Pricing
- Compact and Lightweight Design
- Adequate Media Display
Who should skip it
- Limited Processing Power
- Inconsistent Software Support
- Basic Plastic Build
Key Specs
Display
10.1-inch capacitive touchscreen (1280 x 800 resolution)
Processor
1GHz dual-core Nvidia Tegra CPU
RAM
1 GB
Storage
16 GB onboard storage with microSD expansion
Cameras
2.0 MP front, 5.0 MP rear
Battery
Dual 3260 mAh modules
Weight
1.69 pounds
Operating System
Android
Features
- Solid aluminum frame construction
- Onboard GPS and six-axis gyro-sensor
- Durable and less fragile design
- Affordable Honeycomb tablet option
- Excellent battery performance
- High-resolution 10.1-inch display
- 1080p external video output capability
What customers say
The Acer Iconia X12 offers excellent value as a budget tablet, appealing for basic tasks like reading and streaming due to its surprisingly vibrant display. However, user satisfaction is significantly hampered by poor performance and frustrating sluggishness when multitasking or navigating the system. Battery life is another major drawback, requiring frequent recharging and limiting true portability. While the build is sturdy enough for everyday use, the device is best suited as a secondary tablet for single tasks. Overall enthusiasm is tempered by speed limitations and inadequate endurance, despite its strong initial price point.
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