Aside from the mentioned 16 gigs of storage, Acer’s baby also comes with 1GHz Nvidia Tegra 2 dual-core processor, 1GB of RAM, 1280×800 pixels resolution display, Wi-Fi connectivity, and a 2-megapixel front-facing camera. Android 3.2 Honeycomb is running the show out of box, but the Ice Cream Sandwich update will be released later in February.

So what do you say? Are you willing to check out this deal? If that’s the case – proceed to this page at Best Buy’s website and take it from there…

[Via: Unwired View]

Speaking about the iPad 3, it’s heavily rumored to come with a screen that can push 2048 x 1536 pixels. That’s obviously better than the Iconia Tab A700, and don’t even get us started about apps either. There are zero applications that take advantage of Ice Cream Sandwich, yet you can expect iOS developers to pour their heart and souls into making something for the “retina” screened iPad the day it gets released. Is it unfair to compare two products that haven’t yet hit the market? Absolutely, but that’s Google’s fault for failing to get us excited about their tablet software, which by the way was created as a direct response to Apple’s resounding success in a product category that they created.

What do you think, is any Android tablet that hits the market DOA?

[Image Credot: CCS Insight]

The Acer Iconia Tab A200 has a dual-core Tegra 2 processor, a 10.1-inch WXGA HD 1280 x 800 display, a 2-megapixel front-facing camera, a rear-facing camera, a few standard ports and you’ll be able to pick up the 8 GB WiFi model for $330 and the 16 GB WiFi model for $350. The tablet launches with Android Honeycomb 3.2 but Acer promises that it will be ready for the Ice Cream Sandwich update in the February time frame. The tablet will also come in multiple colors.

I don’t really have that much to say about the Tab A200, as it looks like a solid Android tablet but the only thing that really stands out to me is the pricing and it’s not even as cheap as something like the Kindle Fire. If you’re into Android tablets, the Acer Tab A200 may be a good device to take a look at but I’m not seeing anything too compelling here.

[Via MSNBC]

The Acer Iconia Tab A700 is shaping up to quite the beast, but that’s only on paper. Their software customizations to Android still have a long way to go, and with Samsung well-entrenched in the world of Android tablets, Acer has their work cut out for them.

The A700′s smaller brother, the A200, has already hit the streets, but we’ll definitely check them both out at CES. Unfortunately, the source says we may not see the A700 on shelves until March or April.

[via Engadget]

The news is that Acer’s baby is now available in the UK through Very.co.uk, which is offering it for 299 GBP (about $462). And yes (in case you wonder), you can choose between black and red versions.

Aside from the specs mentioned above (screen, CPU and OS), the A200 also comes with a 2-megapixel front-facing camera, 1GB o RAM, and 8 or 16GB of built-in storage. As far as I understood, Very.co.uk is offering the 8GB model.

At the moment you’re limited to Honeycomb, though the Ice Cream Sandwich update will definitely be released at some point in the future. Unfortunately, we don’t know when exactly that will happen…

[Via: EuroDroid]

However there’s a word of caution for those of you with rooted Iconia Tab A500 – we’re not sure whether these software releases will break your root so you better search through the Interwebs and see what other members of the community are saying. In any case, make sure your tablet is fully charged and all your key information is safely backed up on your computer before proceeding. If that’s on place – hit the “Update” button and take it from there.

[Via: Unwired View]

Yep it’s the same 10.1-inch device with a dual-core processor we’ve seen getting FCC’s seal of approval in October of this year. And again — considering the Asus Transformer Prime with quad-core processor will soon hit the market — we thought it will be cheaper. In comparison, Asus’ baby costs just $30 more, making for an awesome deal, hardware wise.

Anyway, we’re hoping Acer will adjust the price even before the tablet starts selling. Moreover, I would expect it to be offered for up to $100 less in the ever-competitive U.S. market. We’ll definitely watch where this goes and let you know as soon as we hear something new, like the A200′s price in parts of Europe. Stay tuned in the meantime, k?

[Via: Unwired View]

At the moment, the Taiwanese company is shipping its baby with Android 3.2 Honeycomb on board, though that will change starting from January 2012 when everyone who buys the device will get Ice Cream Sandwich pre-installed. At that point, folks who already bought the tablet will be able to upgrade to Android 4.0 for free.

Specs wise, the Iconia Tab A200 comes with a 10.1-inch 1280×800 pixels display, Wi-Fi connectivity, 2-megapixel front-facing camera, Nvidia Tegra 2 1Ghz dual-core processor, 1GB of RAM, full-size USB port, and 8 or 16 GB of internal storage that can further be expanded with microSD cards. It measures 260x175x12.4 mm and has a weight of 720 grams…

[Via: Unwired View]

As far as we know, the A200 will be a budget tablet, most likely costing around $400 — it will sport the NVidia Tegra 2 processor rather than the brand new Tegra 3 chipset. Moreover, there’s a 1280×800 pixels touchscreen, full-sized USB port, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity. No word about 3G so we guess this little fella’ may be limited to Wi-Fi hotspot connections, which isn’t that bad — you don’t want another monthly commitment anyways… And now the mentioned commercial. Enjoy!

As a reminder, Acer is also working on quad-core tablets Iconia Tab A700 and A701 which will come with 1920×1200 pixels screen.

[Via: slashgear]

The DigiTimes report was quickly rebuffed by Asus and Dell. According to ZDnet, both companies flat-out deny any reports they are exiting the tablet market. Despite this denial, I can see why the original report may be true. Battling the tablet behemoth Apple is one thing, but to also compete with Amazon and Barnes & Noble, with their unbelievably low prices on hardware makes it damn near impossible. How can they compete with the Kindle Fire which is just 200 bucks and the upcoming Nook Simple Touch which is supposed to cost $99? These PC manufacturers can’t sell their devices at these rock-bottom prices and still make a profit and if you can’t make a profit, why bother doing it?

Even if they could lower their prices, HP, Acer, Asus, and Dell don’t have the content to compete, and this is where Apple, Amazon, and B&N excel. In order to be successful in this new age of tablets, the makers will have to carry their own ecosystem, which is something Apple and Amazon nailed from day one. HP, Acer, Asus, and Dell would have to license content, which would take even more money off their precious bottom-line .

[via DigiTimes, CNET]

The quad core NVIDIA Tegra 3 is at the heart of the Acer Iconia A700 and A701, but what makes these tablets special is the screen. Forget 1080p, these bad boys are going to deliver 1920 x 1200 pixels, the same resolution as the 17 inch MacBook Pro that this writer is using to compose this piece. Assuming that these tablets measure no more than 10 inches diagonally, that would equate to roughly 225 pixels per inch. Oh and as for the difference between the A700 and A701, the latter features 3G connectivity while the former does not.

Here’s what we’ve yet to find out: When will the Iconia A700/A701 be announced? How much will they cost? When will they actually hit store shelves? If we had to guess as to when we’ll get the answers to all those questions, we’d say January 2012 when the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas takes place.