Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet - a true lover of extreme sports

Tablet Sony Xperia Z2 announced himself on the IT-exhibition Mobile World Congress in late February 2014, and the sale appeared in April. It is an updated version of the previous tablet Xperia Z, a more refined and advanced in terms of technical characteristics. The rest of it is still thin and lightweight gadget is reliably protected from moisture and dust, which, of course, belongs to the elite segment of the tablet. Incidentally, Xperia Z2 Tablet works on the latest version of the operating system Android 4.4.2 KitKat, and well worth it, respectively, a lot.

Technical characteristics Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet

• Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974AB 2300 MHz


• Memory: 3GB 1600MHz DDR3L


• Storage: 16 GB of internal memory


• Display: 10.1 “1920×1200 Full HD LED IPS, glossy


• Video: Adreno 330


• Wireless: Wi-Fi 802.11 b / g / n, Bluetooth 4.0, NFC, infrared, 3G, 4G LTE


• Audio: Front Surround, 2 speakers


• Interfaces: MICRO-USB, slot for micro-SIM, card reader, combo audio jack


• Extras: 2.2 megapixel front webcam, 8.1 megapixel rear webcam


• Battery: Li-Ion 6000 mAh


• Dimensions, weight: 172x266x6.4 mm, 439 g


• Operating system: Android 4.4.2 KitKat

Supplied Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet

Extensive documentation, tablet itself, AC adapter cable Micro-USB – that’s all that fit in a small box.

Design Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet

Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet is very similar to its predecessor externally, such as steep slants similar rubberized track at the junction of the front and side surfaces. Folding device covered soft-touch plastic to prevent skolzhzheniya in hand and increased wear during operation. However, it does not protect against catastrophic rapid fingerprints.

Chip tablets Xperia Z has been and remains an absolute protection against water and dust, the tablet can be dropped into a bath full of water, wet in the rain, either intentionally or accidentally spill a glass of water, and it will be nothing. New gadget complies with IP58, which involves immersion in water for half an hour at a depth of 1.5 meters. In accordance with this, the plugs, which are located under the connector, is hermetically closed.

Housing gadget is made predominantly in black, only lateral ends of the light-gray, it just smooths the overall severity of the image plate. The average size of the device, except for the thickness – this parameter Xperia Z2 Tablet can be called the thinnest tablet in the world. So 172x266x6.4 dimensions are millimeters and weighs only 439 grams and is being armed with 10-inch waterproof display.

A special variety of color variations manufacturer does not offer, so that in addition to black, the gadget is available only in white color.

Display, audio and webcam Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet

Xperia Z2 has a beautiful 10.1-inch capacitive IPS-display, made by technology TRILUMINOS, with a resolution of 1920×1200 pixels. It is protected by a durable glass with anti-reflective coating. This solution prevents glare, which is especially important when using a tablet on the street. In addition, there is good maximum brightness index reaches a threshold of 400 cd/m2.

Due to the matrix IPS, you do not remember what the inversion of the image or color distortion. The picture is always clear, contrast, and color balance, if there is a need, you can adjust manually, however, the default settings are very good. But overly saturated color rendition, which may not appeal to every user. In general, the screen Sony Xperia Z2 is one of the best of modern gadgets, but still an amateur, of course. By the way, the sensor works fine screen, the display is highly sensitive and detects 10 simultaneous touches.

The top of the box, okantovyvayut display is a front webcam, just to the left of it the inscription «Sony», physical buttons are not observed. Incidentally, the front surface of the housing at the sides, are two speakers. This arrangement is advantageous impact on the volume of sound, because the sound is output directly, rather than sideways or down. In addition, the audio quality is ensured technology surround Front Surround and noise suppression technology. With this “bouquet” narekat the sound is not necessary – it’s loud, clean, dynamic, in general, is exactly what you need.

Well, if you prefer absolutely perfect acoustics, the accessory BSC10 – this is exactly what you need. Universal Power is a stand-dynamics it can be completely immerse themselves in the realities of the blockbuster classics or Mozart, to make a presentation to a large audience. Furthermore, BSC10 accepting calls and carried socializing with friends in the videochat. Tablet firmly installed in the unit and connects with a magnetic pad on the bottom bevel, bending to a comfortable viewing angle.

Front webcam has a resolution of 2.2 megapixels, it is equipped with sensor Sony Exmor R (HDR support and the presence of reverse lighting). This is pretty good for such a technology, as a tablet, and communicate via Skype enough capacity.

Rear webcam received permission 8.1 megapixels and sensor Exmor RS. Flash is not here. Module is decent enough, but the manufacturer clearly saves, as this is a webcam suitable for amateur photography, but no more – the pictures lacks sharpness and image detail. By the way, the camera shoots video in Full HD.

Keyboard Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet

In the tablet to text input touch QWERTY-keyboard, which is by far the most popular Latin keyboard. In addition, you can buy separately branded keyboard BKC50 with physical buttons, which connects to the device via Bluetooth. This accessory is a first-class input device, and complete with original cover-stand tablet turns into a mini-laptop. Average size of the keys is 17.5 mm, the dimensions of the keyboard 260x135x5 mm and weighs 200 g Available accessory is available in black only.

Performance Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet

Tablet Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet is commercially available with the operating system Android 4.4.2 (KitKat). At the moment it is the most recent version. Hardware platform quad-core tablet is represented Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974AB clocked at 2.3 GHz. At the moment this SoC occupies top positions in performance, and is used in high-end tablets and smartphones. Chip made at rates 28-nm architecture Krait, a 2 MB cache second level. Also Snapdragon 801 MSM8974AB supports multiple wireless technologies, including LTE.

Integrated graphics Adreno 330 runs at 550 MHz, being armed with eight texture units, support for OpenGL ES 3.0 and OpenCL 1.2. Stock graphic potential is very large, it is completely lacking as various 3D-applications, and the smoother gaming and video format 1080p. Any work and entertainment on the tablet is fast, high quality, as befits a premium device.

In the tablet also has 3 GB of memory standard, DDR3L-1600 MHz, whereas its predecessor was a little less – 2 GB. This is enough for a quick execution of any modern problems. Built-in memory can range from 16 GB to 32 GB depending on the configuration of the tablet. If this will not suffice, you can use a memory card slot that supports drives up to 64 GB.

Ports and Communications Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet

All connectors in Xperia Z2 securely hidden behind tightly closed with plugs. At the left end of the power button and put up volume rocker, they are made of metal.

Connectors for micro-SIM cards and microSD located on the upper face, they are covered by the general cap. Nearby is supporting MHL microUSB also under a flap. Immediately placed an infrared port, the function of which will be discussed later, and Firmware microphone. Due to the connector for micro-SIM, a tablet can call or send SMS, ie, it acts as a full dialer.

The right side is empty, the lower is the magnetic area for dock and 3.5 mm jack for headphones and microphone.

As far as wireless technology, the Xperia Z2 have to choose from: Bluetooth 4.0, Wi-Fi 802.11 b / g / n, NFC, GPS / GLONASS, Infrared, 3G, 4G LTE. It should be noted that LTE is only available in 16 GB version of the tablet (model SGP521). The presence of the infrared port allows Xperia Z2 as a remote control for various household appliances, and not just Sony, among other things.

Battery Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet

In the tablet contains a Li-ion battery capacity of 6000 mAh. Compared with the previous version, the new tablet has several useful functions – saving STAMINA (significantly prolongs battery life in standby mode) and technology Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0 (faster charging at 75%). On the issue of autonomy Xperia Z2 shows excellent results, which is a credit to the energy-saving filling. Watch movies on it can be for a little over 10 hours, and play – about 7 hours.

Conclusion Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet

Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet is an excellent example of an ideal tablet, if not a “but”, and traditional for Sony, – price. Modify the device with 16 GB of internal memory and support for 4G LTE cost, almost, at $ 800. Very bad, even for a waterproof, stylish and powerful gadget as Xperia Z2. Yes, of course, he has something to conquer even the most demanding user, which is only a very thin body, under which hides productive stuffing, but competition in the tablet market with each passing day is gaining momentum, and, increasingly, mid-priced device can beat the elite. What could be more, the same Apple iPad Air 16 GB and support for 4G LTE will cost $ 100 cheaper.

Overall, Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet, undoubtedly able to find a buyer, the more that summer on the nose, and fans certainly be interested in a secure travel novelty, but I would still see and more affordable gadgets from the Japanese corporation, not all are developing flagships do.

Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet - a true lover of extreme sports

Meet the summer with Acer Aspire V5-472G

We have already written about some representatives Aspire V5 line of Acer. But if we pay attention to the productive 15.6-inch laptops. Today it will be yet another member of this genus, but a completely different direction. Hero of this review – Acer Aspire V5-472G – is compact and practical laptop with a diagonal of 14 inches. He’s not as productive as his older brothers, but it is lighter and more mobile. However, the combination of Intel Core i5-3337U and NVIDIA GeForce GT 740M is also not “graze back” and provides Acer Aspire V5-472G decent power. But not everything depends on the performance are also important materials and build quality, display, audio and autonomous operation. Let’s see how things are with all of these components and how Acer Aspire V5-472G in keeping with its price.

Technical characteristics Acer Aspire V5-472G

• Processor: Intel Core i5-3337U 1800 MHz


• Memory: 4 GB DDR3 1600 MHz


• Storage: 500 GB HDD 5400 rpm SATA II


• Display: 14 “1366×768 WXGA LED TN, glossy


• Video: Intel HD Graphics 4000, NVIDIA GeForce GT 740M 2GB DDR3


• Wireless: Wi-Fi 802.11 a / b / g / n, Bluetooth 4.0 + HS


• Audio: 2 speakers


• Interfaces: 2hUSB 2.0, USB 3.0, RJ-45 (LAN), Converter Port. HDMI, combo audio jack, card reader


• Extras: 1.3 MP


• Battery: 4-cell Li-Polymer 3560 mAh


• Dimensions, weight: 340x240x23 mm, 1.98 kg


• Operating system: Windows 8 (64 bit)


• Options: Acer Aspire V5-472G-53334G50app

Design Acer Aspire V5-472G

Externally Acer Aspire V5-472G fits the style of the entire line of Acer Aspire V5: smooth, slightly rounded surfaces and lines, no chopped and massive parts. The design of this laptop can be called a concise and elegant. Only the bright pink color of our bundling dilutes this restraint and gives Acer Aspire V5-472G fashion and youthful appearance.

In addition to this there are also colors dark gray, gold and light gray color. As for the interior materials, almost all laptop except podladonnoy surface made of conventional plastic, which looks very similar to brushed aluminum. But she podladonnaya surface is made from the most that neither is this aluminum.

Its quality of questions asked, but to the stiffness of the body, there are several claims. First, the top cover is suffering – at the slightest pressure on it immediately appear on the display distortion that is common to many models of laptop. Secondly, the keyboard, or rather its central area – padded in this place much flex when pressed, which can interfere with intensive typing.

Dimensions Acer Aspire V5-472G is quite compact: 340x240x23 mm, weight is also consistent with the overall dimensions – 1.98 kg. For comparison, similar in characteristics ASUS X450LB has dimensions of 348x241x32 mm and weighs 2.1 kg, but unlike our test model has an optical drive.

Display, audio and webcam Acer Aspire V5-472G

In the line of Acer Aspire V5 includes models with diagonals of 11.6, 14 and 15.6 inches. Our laptop is equipped with an average size 14-inch display with a resolution of 1366×768 pixels. Such a ratio diagonal and resolution provides quite acceptable pixel density, at least you will not see grain.

But the fly in the ointment in the overall picture quality of this makes the display itself. All the matter is that it is the technology TN, not IPS, however, even the most TN-matrices outscored our matrix. Very big gripe primarily cause viewing angles, they are pretty mediocre and require constant adjustment. Color and contrast are also not up to par.

Another worth noting gloss finish display. It also improves the overall perception of the image and display it, and at the bright sunny weather even worsen it because of the many highlights.

If the display quality, this model is inferior to most competitors, in terms of sound – on the contrary. Seemingly small, thin laptop can not give good and loud sound, but the Acer Aspire V5-472G refutes this assertion. Of course, the bass is not as much as we would like, but the mids and treble sound is clean, and the total volume is the same as that of a good multimedia notebook.

Engineers pay built-in webcam not much attention as we would like, in the end we have produced almost all laptops are identical in quality webcam. Our a resolution of 1.3 megapixels and is suitable mainly for video conferencing, for more of its quality is not enough.

Keyboard and Touchpad Acer Aspire V5-472G

Almost all laptops come with Acer Aspire line island keyboard, Acer Aspire V5-472G was no exception. It is worth noting that, unlike their older 15.6-inch counterparts, this model lacks a separate numeric keypad, which may not be enough for some users to work. The entire area has a keyboard rather large and well thought out, even dial unit only slightly reduced.

As for the keys, they are painted in a dark color and well marked. They have a short stroke and the return is relatively weak, which is not very well displayed on typing. Also in this model there is no backlit keyboard.

Detached keys not at all, even a button on your notebook put to the left side edge of the laptop. This is very controversial, but eventually to this arrangement can be used. As for multimedia features, they perform the main keyboard keys in combination with the [Fn]. So, for example, for a stop and rewind music playback buttons correspond to [Home], [Pg Up], [Pg Dn] and [End], and for the increase / decrease the volume and backlight – dial unit.

The touchpad is quite large in size and has defined boundaries. Its surface is smooth and allows you to control the cursor easily and fairly accurately positioning is performed. But multitouch gestures performed several problem, but eventually can be accustomed. No separate mouse buttons, their role is in the area bottom of the touch surface.

Performance Acer Aspire V5-472G

Laptop Acer Aspire V5-472G-53334G50 app comes preloaded with the operating system Microsoft Windows 8 (64 bit) for one language.

The “heart” is a low-voltage processor Intel Core i5-3337U , designed specifically for installation in compact notebooks. This CPU has technologies such as Hyper-Threading, which allows simultaneous processing of up to four streams of two cores and Turbo Boost. The latest technology allows you to raise the base rate of 1.8 GHz to 2.5 GHz for the two active cores and up to 2.7 GHz for one active core. 3 cache level is 3 MB, and TDP of the dual core processor is 17 watts.

The notebook uses integrated graphics Intel HD Graphics 4000 , which is clocked at 1000 MHz. As for her performance, she will cope with mild and moderate problems. Decision heavier jobs “falls on the shoulders” discrete graphics card NVIDIA GeForce GT 740m . If Intel HD Graphics 4000 has only the 16th shaders, the discrete graphics has at its disposal to 384 shader cores, which operate at frequencies up to 980 MHz. You can also select 128-bit memory bus and 2GB of memory standard, DDR3.

Recently, ultraportable devices become popular use is soldered on the motherboard RAM. In Acer Aspire V5-472G, so has 4 GB of RAM, but apart from him there and classic slot for memory, which you can put the bar at 8 GB. The maximum amount of RAM in this case would be 12 GB, however, and 4 GB provided in our assembly, to be missed with his head. By the way, the DDR3 memory running at 1600 MHz.

To store data in the laptop has a simple but at the same time quite reliable hard disk of 500 GB. Of course, the rotation speed of 5400 rev / min and connect via SATA II interface is not the best impact on his performance, but for everyday tasks it is enough. In addition, for very fastidious user has the ability to upgrade this laptop by installing the SSD connector mSATA.

Ports and Communications Acer Aspire V5-472G

Developers opted for a minimalist and reduced to the desired level set of existing communications. As a result, Acer Aspire V5-472G was deprived legacy VGA and losing popularity optical drive, however, as the entire line of notebooks Acer Aspire V5. The only gripe in terms of placement of the ports is USB 3.0, which is not enough that only one, so he is also placed on the back of hard-to-face.

The side faces are not so richly endowed with both ports on most laptops, but still on the right side put themselves one port USB 2.0, audio jack and card reader combo.

Left side Acer Aspire V5-472G can only boast of the power button, which we discussed above, the socket for charging and another port USB 2.0.

But the main carrier of the connectors back face of laptop, there are HDMI, USB 3.0, Kensington lock slot, RJ-45 network and Converter Port. The latter serves as a replacement for the outdated VGA, through this port with a special adapter, you can connect the projector, external display or other device with a connector VGA.

Acer Aspire V5-472G is equipped with a standard wireless communications: Wi-Fi 802.11 a / b / g / n and Bluetooth 4.0 + HS.

Battery Acer Aspire V5-472G

Lithium Polymer 4-cell battery with 3560 mAh battery provides no record, but quite acceptable runtimes. All business in a relatively small battery capacity, but this is offset by a small display and energy efficient components. Charging laptop 90-watt power supply.

As for specific numbers, then to the manufacturer maximum battery life is 6 hours, but this mode to surf the Web, at a mere Acer Aspire V5-472G will be able to “live” a little longer. But in the high-load mode, this unit will not work more than 2 hours as it includes a discrete graphics card.

Conclusion Acer Aspire V5-472G

Acer Aspire V5-472G is an example of a good, universal laptop that can be compact and stylish assistant on long trips, a good working tool in the office or at home full-fledged multimedia center. Of course, there are models that are better able to cope with the above responsibilities individually, but why do you need two separate laptop, if you can take one for most tasks. Needless to say, that the Acer Aspire V5-472G is not without flaws, and perhaps the most important of them – the display. It spoils the overall impression of the device, and the problem is present in the majority of these laptops, but manufacturers stubbornly refuse to notice this. There are some claims to the stiffness of the body, but it is a trifle.

But Acer Aspire V5-472G has a number of advantages, so, for example, his performance will be enough to solve many tasks, particularly for the less demanding games. A hearing speakers will delight even the most demanding listener. Design and dimensions can also be recorded in the advantages of this model, because the compactness and elegance are always welcome in devaysakh kind. As for the price Acer Aspire V5-472G, $ 700 for this model is a bit high.

Meet the summer with Acer Aspire V5-472G

Four Paragraphs, which lacks the ideal LG G3

Does not happen, as they say, the ointment fly in the ointment. Therefore, following the LG G3 advantages worth discussing and what might be in it better. As we said earlier, LG repeated the feat on inclusiveness in the large display is not eye-catching body dimensions, worked on its interface and also did not lag behind rivals in the matter of filling. Yet something it seems to me, is not enough.

More batteries

LG G2 just attracted many users due to the fact that have a longer battery work on the background of “our colleagues.” Flagship 2014 has at its disposal all the same battery capacity of 3000 mAh. Although the company and assure a better device optimization and application of special technologies, saving charge. Also, according to them, the metal parts of the device are replaced by graphite, which should extend battery life.

Why so little? Well, maybe in me says greed. Still too early for objective data on the autonomy of the device. And yet, the battery is not increased, but the display has grown significantly, not only in size but also in the density of pixels, which became 1.8 times more than in G2. All this entails a heavy load on the processor, and beyond it a larger drain on the battery.

Smaller screen

Actually, this item directly from the preceding. In fact, for the user there is no difference, FullHD display his or QHD. And I’m not talking about the fact that the average user technical details just “damn”, and that he physically can not tell the difference.

Also, personally I rarely watch videos on the phone even in FullHD. The screen of this size picture looks great and is easier, besides she weighs less and download accordingly faster. I would look for a video in QuadHD smartphone? Of course not. And you would be?

Again, assume that LG really has worked extensively on optimizing, and the device with 1440 x 2560 pixels consumes as much energy as it consumes another smartphone with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels. But does this mean that whether there is a lower resolution – the device would work even longer?

Premium materials

From plastic, everything seems noticeably tired. Someone starts making smartphones of wood, someone uses in manufacturing back covers cashew fruit. LG has remained true to the plastic, but make up for its metal. Resourceful, something akin to a plastic skin. Let’s see what it will be of a life, of course. But something tells us that this metal would not have caused an uproar. Although, what prevents release LG G3 Prime?

Water resistance

Smartphones from Samsung and Sony have dust and moisture. And they only plus. This additional functionality significantly expands the capabilities of smartphones. Someone can answer the call in the shower, someone take a picture of the sea, just someone not afraid to put the smartphone on the table next to the glass.

According to rumors, even Apple is going to make the next iPhone water resistant. Well, let, Android-vendors will submit that for them in court. But not all. LG, for example, such a claim would not be able to put forward, which is a pity.

Total

Probably, for someone that’s not all. There is the user who will want Snapragon 805 or fingerprint scanner, for example. But if endlessly chase the latest processor, the smartphone is no generally can not wait. In LG G3 is powered by the same processor as the competitors that can provide more than adequate performance.

In biometric scanners, of course, also has the makings to get into the category, especially if they will continue to develop along with the Samsung support third-party applications. But now, in my opinion, it is not yet time.

And your opinion about what is missing LG G3, gladly honor in the comments.

Four Paragraphs, which lacks the ideal LG G3

No longer need to learn foreign languages!

It is finished. Today, Skype rolled out a clear demonstration live simultaneous interpreter. Those who waited rejoice. Until the end of 2014 you will have another excuse to not teach foreign languages. What, how and how much? All inside!

Hundred years and three days have passed since, the idea of ​​translation as real-time voice chat buddies on Skype ripe in the minds of developers. I remember the theory we have discussed this idea with friends in the university. And today at the conference Re / code Code Conference CEO Microsoft cheerful Satya Nadella on the background of his own portrait and personal example has shown that this function is already running. It bears the simple but proud name Skype Translator.

Ten years of translators, developers and all the king’s men of Skype and Microsoft have created this project, polishing and training. Until the end of this year, each and every member of the program will be able to get this translator for diplomatic or educational conversations. Or personal. Or what will come up. Actually, to explain and decipher, and what is happening, I think, is not necessary. Pulley and so all demonstrates.

Even if you know English, Chinese, German and Latin, Skype supports 40 languages. Some of them you just one day come in handy. And this is now. I think over time they will be even more. Who knows, maybe your new friends speak Icelandic?

Already see the comments that the common man in a familiar environment such a thing is needed. Sorry, my friends, that we have so little travel the world and get to know people a little. If this function is to develop, her speech will be more lively, and the translation is always right, not so wonderful, as long as Word Lens, then the future of Skype Translator huge.

No longer need to learn foreign languages!

Google revealed its own unmanned vehicle

We already know for a long time that Google was developing a system that has the potential to displace labor exchanges with such a profession as a driver of vehicles, replacing all of its representatives to the pile of chips. And today the world one step closer to robotics roads, as Google unveiled the first prototype of its own unmanned vehicle.

The most interesting feature, perhaps, is the absence of any familiar controls like the steering wheel or pedals. There is only one button to start and stop the engine, although I have no doubt that Big Brother Google will allow you to press it while driving.

No less … ahem … interesting is the appearance of the car. Say that it looks peculiar, to say nothing. The best way to describe the appearance of this machine in the sms :-|.

The machine is able to go on the specified routes, and the speed is limited by the mark in 40 km / h While it is not clear how Google is going to make out cars without a rudder from a legal point of view, because even if the “driver” wants to do something (to prevent an accident, for example), then it just will not have this option. And if an accident happens, will the otvetsvennost Google, programmer who wrote the code, which is essentially and driving a vehicle or owner of the car (if the last register in the license agreement, then no one will notice, is not it?).

Google plans to build about a hundred of these prototypes and test them for the next few years.

In any case, this is only a prototype that will be tested for a long time. However, if you ask me, I’m skeptical regarding the implementation of AI on the road. Too bad we do know how to do them, and the price of the smallest error can be very, very high.

What do you think about robots on roads and specifically about the cartoon typewriter from Google? Speak in the comments.

Google revealed its own unmanned vehicle

HTC M8 Ace: affordable flagship

Insidious marketing wars conceived manufacturers: under the popular brand to produce a variety of devices and assign them to the flagship line. After all accustomed to the mini-versions of the top devices, appeared to lead to premium flagships and more affordable clones. furthest in this matter went to the Taiwanese company HTC: showing not the best (thanks largely to the camera with 4 “ultrapikselyami”) One M8 and One Mini 2 , the time has come to work on the bugs and to provide inexpensive and improved gadget. Unfortunately, we are not talking about one, but the two models under the “improved” should understand Prime , and satisfy the requests of the wealthiest users should Ace.

Earlier this month, the official twitter account vendor quoted Edward Bulwer-Lytton: “In life, as in art, beauty is in the bends.” It is possible that cryptic statement refers to has not yet announced the new product: judging by the renderer to the above, Ace has rounded ends.

But here’s the second chamber, as in the original version of M8, the gadget has not yet: according to Digital Trends, the only photomodule Ace (on the back side of the body) is able to take pictures with a resolution of 13 megapixels. But the lock button on / off moved into the middle of the top panel.

When waiting for?

One M8 in the case of plastic bright colors, according to the same source, will go on sale on June 3, but will be presented exclusively for the Chinese fans Android. Will Europeans acquire new One for $ 480, remains a mystery.

HTC M8 Ace: affordable flagship

Review tablet Acer Iconia A3-A11 3g: not important appearance and content

With many devices line ICONIA no stranger. Its feature is the touch control. Thus, at the time the public learned about the laptop Acer ICONIA with two touch screens, which is not something that has caused an explosion of emotions, but definitely caught the attention of many users. Not less interesting and tri-mode transformer ICONIA W5.

As you know, the ranks of this family are concentrated in Android or Windows-tablets, which due to its modern equipment can successfully compete in the electronics market. One of the representatives of the line is ICONIA Acer ICONIA A3-A11 3G, which manufacturers call “cinema in the palm.” It is tempting. Apparently, the speakers and the display of the gadget must be on top. Will not guessing and figure out what’s what.

Technical characteristics Acer Iconia A3-A11 3g

• Processor: MediaTek MT8389W 1200 MHz


• Memory: 1 GB DDR3 1600 MHz


• Storage: 16 GB of internal memory


• Display: 10.1 “1280×800 WXGA LED IPS, glossy


• Video: PowerVR SGX 544


• Wireless: Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, 3G


• Audio: Dolby, 2 speakers


• Interfaces: Micro-HDMI, Micro-USB, card reader microSD, headphone output, a slot for Micro-SIM


• Extras: 0.3 megapixel front webcam, 5MP rear webcam


• Battery: 2-cell Li-Polymer 7300 mAh


• Dimensions, weight: 260h175h10.2 mm, 570 g


• Operating system: Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean

Design Acer Iconia A3-A11 3g

Housing Acer ICONIA A3-A11 has dimensions 260x175x10.2 mm and weighs about 570 grams. For 10.1-inch gadget is normal levels, although he does not look particularly thin, which further emphasizes the bright edges of the housing. However, in general tablet relatively compact, so it will be easy to carry with them daily. It should be noted that along with the good parts fixed some bugs in the form of a small creaking and bursting of the housing. Incidentally, the plate is not made of metal and plastic.

Originality and elegance ICONIA A3 is not enough, rather, it is made in a simple and unpretentious design in black and white. The upper part of the tablet – the display on which you can see the built-in camera. The reverse side has a radically opposite color, light, looks a little animating device. Separates the two diametrically opposite color silver frame. By the way, the rear surface is smooth enough, so it can slide in your hands a bit. On the reverse side of the display you can see the logo of Acer, as well as the main camera lens.

Display, audio, webcam Acer Iconia A3-A11 3g

Acer ICONIA A3-A11 3G – it’s 10.1 inch gadget, its display has a resolution of 1280×800 pixels. Pixel density is very small, only 160 dpi; brightness level up to 300 cd/m2 and is not regulated automatically and manually; good color signals; uniform illumination; screen contrast is above average. We should also mention the excellent viewing angles, their stability at any inclination is achieved by IPS-technology, which is made on the display.

Touch screen surface responds well to touch, there is support for multi-touch gestures and ten simultaneous touches that make using the tablet more convenient. Despite the anti-reflective coating, the display still gleams and outdoors, and indoors. Pleased that the oleophobic coating is used here, it can have less fingerprints, and they erased effortlessly.

In the tablet has two stereo speakers, also has technology support Dolby, whose settings can improve the sound quality. In general gadget sounds loud, clean, but like many other devices of this form factor, it lacks the balance of frequencies.

Acer ICONIA A3-A11 is equipped with two cameras. Resolution is 0.3 megapixel front, it will be enough to communicate on Skype. With a 5 megapixel main camera, you can take pictures and record video, including Full HD, perform panoramic pictures. However, in low light the quality is not the best, and the location of the lens in the corner rather than the center to reduce usability.

Keyboard Acer Iconia A3-A11 3g

In the tablet has a virtual keyboard, which is entirely sufficient to enter text. Button sizes are not too large, however, there are no problems with printing, accidentally pressed minimal. The device also has three touch-sensitive keys, traditional Android, – “Back”, “Home” and “menu of open applications.”

Performance Acer Iconia A3-A11 3g

Acer ICONIA A3-A11 works on the operating system Android 4.2.2. Among tablet software you will notice an interesting application Acer Touch WakeApp, through which you can quickly open the desired program if previously assign what gestures you launch it. For example, two fingers on the default, you can go directly to the camera.

In the quad-core tablet worth MediaTek MT8389W 1.2 GHz. It belongs to the budget class and its core Cortex-A7 slower than, for example, Krait. However, the processor is able to ensure the normal performance of the gadget, which will suffice for business and leisure purposes.

MT8389W complemented by integrated graphics PowerVR SGX 544 at up to 300 MHz. This graphics accelerator is quite popular in many mobile devices, as it provides a good 3D-performance, making it possible not only to watch but also to play modern, including some demanding toys smoothly and with good detail. Examples of such games can be 8 or Asphalt Dead Trigger 2.

The gadget is equipped with 1 GB of memory standard, DDR3. Despite the fact that now, in many plates 2 GB of RAM installed here volume is sufficient for stable operation of the device at a time when running a number of applications. As for internal memory, 16 GB is not too much, especially if the tablet is needed for entertaining. So do not forget about the card reader, through which you expand storage space for files, inserting card required volume.

Ports and Communications Acer Iconia A3-A11 3g

The left side Acer ICONIA A3-A11 is, in fact, the only one which has interfaces. Here you can see Micro-HDMI, Micro-USB, headphone jack, and a card reader and a slot for Micro-SIM. Also there was a place for the power button for one of the speakers. As you can see, this butt is too full, but met the optimal distance to the connected devices do not interfere with each other, and the wires are not tangled.

On the opposite side of the tablet is only available in speaker and volume control button.

As far as wireless communications, it is not limited only to Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n and Bluetooth 4.0, as there is 3G enabled SMS. In addition, a number of technologies for mobile communications: EDGE, GPRS, HSDPA, etc. Also, the tablet can be used as a navigator, as it has a receiver GPS.

Battery Acer Iconia A3-A11 3g

In ICONIA A3-A11 3G has a 2-cell lithium-polymer battery having a capacity of 7300 mAh. The manufacturer claims that the autonomy of the tablet can reach 11 hours. In case the length of the device slightly less, for example, reaches the nine o’clock when viewed on a video display the maximum luminance.

Conclusion Acer Iconia A3-A11 3g

Acer ICONIA A3-A11 3G has a value of up to $ 350, modern stuffing has all the necessary functions, including multimedia, to meet the needs of most users. Gadget will give you a good autonomy, high-quality display and a very decent acoustics. At the same time, have to accept the body flexes and not too convenient location in the main camera. In general, from this tablet, you get everything you need, what you need for daily work and entertainment. Ultimately, if you do not want to overpay, but at the same time get a lot of what is in the top Tablet PC, look at the ICONIA A3.

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