Acer Iconia A1-830

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Reviews for the Acer Iconia A1-830

67% Review: Acer Iconia A1-830
Source: PC Authority Archive.org version
Like the Iconia A1 before it, the Acer Iconia A1-830’s price is good. However, unlike its predecessor, the A1-830 delivers passable performance and screen quality, plus a more solid build. In the overall scheme of things, the Nexus 7 and Kindle Fire HDX 7in are better-quality devices, with superior displays, quicker performance and longer battery life.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 08/04/2014
Rating: Total score: 67% price: 67% performance: 67% features: 67% workmanship: 67%

60% Review: Acer Iconia A1-830
Source: Gadgetguy Archive.org version
At a price of $249, it’s hard to see the A1 830 as good value, even if it does compete on price quite well with Apple’s own iPad Mini, which Acer is drawing heavy inspiration of. The problem is there are better options for a little bit more out there, and if you had to pick, we’d probably tell you to shell out that little extra or wait for this to drop even more before considering pulling out that wallet.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 07/11/2014
Rating: Total score: 60% price: 60% performance: 50% features: 60% workmanship: 60%

60% Acer Iconia A1-830
Source: It Pro Archive.org version
The Iconia improves on older Acer tablets with better build quality, and it's got enough power under the hood to handle day-to-day Android usage. The screen isn't good, though, and the lack of the latest Android software means this device misses out on a long list of features. The £140 price is tempting, though, and the Iconia is good enough to use on a daily basis - something we couldn't say about most budget Android tablets.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/23/2014
Rating: Total score: 60%

67% Acer Iconia A1-830 review
Source: PC Pro Archive.org version
Like the Iconia A1 before it, the Acer Iconia A1-830’s price is highly attractive. However, unlike its predecessor, the A1-830 boasts passable performance and screen quality, plus marginally better build quality. In the overall scheme of things, the Nexus 7 and Kindle Fire HDX 7in are better quality all-round, with superior displays, quicker performance and longer battery life, but at a lower £138, this tablet has some budget appeal.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 05/29/2014
Rating: Total score: 67% price: 67% performance: 67% features: 67% workmanship: 67%

50% Acer Iconia A1 review: A merely competent budget tablet
Source: Greenbot Archive.org version
For $180, the Acer Iconia A1 is a solid Android tablet that could be good for kids or as your first budget tablet, but there are more options that can give you more bang for your buck in either price or features. The Nexus 7, Kindle Fire HDX, Tegra Note, and the Galaxy Tab 3 7-inch can be yours for just a few more greenbacks, so the A1 certainly isn’t an affordable tablet in a desolate space. Possibly the most interesting part of the Acer Iconia A1 is the fact that it ships with an Intel processor, but that’s just a curiosity that won’t impress those who are actually going to buy it.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 04/23/2014
Rating: Total score: 50%

60% Acer Iconia A1-830
Source: Laptop Mag Archive.org version
For $179, the Iconia A1-830 is an affordable tablet that offers a fairly big screen for a low price. We also like the metal back, which gives this slate a sturdier feel than some other low-cost slates. Unfortunately, the somewhat dim screen and below-average battery life may give some pause.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/08/2014
Rating: Total score: 60%

Acer Iconia A1-830 tablet Review
Source: Slashgear Archive.org version
Acer has really come out swinging with this device. Not unlike what Motorola did with the Moto G, here Acer creates a tablet that looks great and works great at its price point. At $180 USD, this device is ready to take on the rest of the market at that point without a doubt.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/07/2014

Acer Iconia A1-830
Source: Trusted Reviews Archive.org version
People expecting the Acer Iconia A1-830 to be a cheap iPad mini will likely be disappointed. It looks like an iPad mini, but the Android OS means it's nothing like an Apple tablet. It's also not particularly remarkable in terms of the specs it offers, thanks to a low-resolution screen and middleweight processor. However, it looks and feels pretty good for the price.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 01/06/2014

Foreign Reviews

62% Billiges Tablet ohne Stärken
Source: Chip.de DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 11/17/2014
Rating: Total score: 62% price: 54% features: 44% display: 64% mobility: 53%

85% Acer Iconia A1-830
Source: Computerbild - Heft 17/2014
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 08/16/2014
Rating: Total score: 85%

81% Acer Iconia A1-830
Source: PC Welt DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/12/2014
Rating: Total score: 81% performance: 83% features: 81% display: 80% mobility: 77%

71% Acer Iconia Tab A1-830
Source: Tabtech DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/08/2014
Rating: Total score: 71% price: 80% display: 50% mobility: 80% workmanship: 80%

Das günstigere iPad mini
Source: Netzwelt DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/25/2014

88% Der günstige Konkurrent des Apple iPad mini
Source: Notebookinfo DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/31/2014
Rating: Total score: 88% performance: 88% display: 80% mobility: 80% workmanship: 95% ergonomy: 90% emissions: 95%

80% Acer Iconia A1-830
Source: Connect - Heft 4/2014
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 03/01/2014
Rating: Total score: 80%

Acer Iconia A1-830
Source: Allround-PC.com DE→EN Archive.org version
Positive: chic design; good workmanship; brisk performance; storage upgrade possible Negative: low display resolution
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/11/2014

Acer Iconia A1-830, la hemos probado
Source: Tuexperto ES→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Attractive design; good viewing angles; good performance; good camera; good price. Negative: Relatively short battery life.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 04/21/2014

60% Acer Iconia A1-830
Source: CNet France FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 05/06/2014
Rating: Total score: 60%

80% Test de l'Acer Iconia A1-830, la très bonne affaire
Source: 01Net FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 04/16/2014
Rating: Total score: 80%

Acer Iconia Tab A1-830 – доступное удовольствие
Source: Notebook-Center.ru RU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Good price; metal case. Negative: Outdated version operating; Bluetooth 3.0; poor set of ports; low resolution display.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/20/2014

Acer Iconia A1-830 tablet tesztje: Atomot neki!
Source: Prohardver.hu HU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Slim and light; metal case; decent performance.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/15/2014

Acer Iconia A1-830 – таблет, който ще промени представите ви за бюджетния клас.
Source: PC Store BU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Light aluminum case; good image quality of the camera; good price; Intel Atom processor platform.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 04/14/2014

Comment

Model:

The Acer Iconia A1-830 gives off a modern and high-end feel tablet for a low price. The lightweight device uses white and silver as its color schemes and is comfortable to hold due to its smooth finish. Under the hood, the Acer Iconia A1-830 is powered by an Intel Atom dual-core processor with processing speed of 1.6 GHz and 1 GB of RAM. Running casual applications and games will be smooth, but larger and more demanding applications will face some slight hiccups.

The 7.9 inch display only has a resolution of 1024 by 768 pixel, which is not really much. Many other 7.9 inch displays already have much higher resolutions. Hence, viewing HD videos on this device won’t be as enjoyable. The model also comes with Bluetooth 4.0 support and 802.11 Wi-Fi for 2.4 GHz bands only. The Acer Iconia A1-830 has a 5 MP rear camera, which rivals other more expensive brands.

All in all, the Acer Iconia A1-830 is a budget device in a stylish and fashionable package. It is a great Android (V4.4.2 Jellybean) option for those whose main concern is budget and appearance. Those looking for great performance, however, may not be so attracted to the simple and basic specifications of the Acer Iconia A1-830.

PowerVR SGX544MP2: OpenGL ES 2.0 compatible with 8 pixel and 4 vertex shaders

These graphics cards are not suited for Windows 3D games. Office and Internet surfing however is possible.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.

Intel Atom: The Intel Atom series is a 64-Bit (not every model supports 64bit) microprocessor for cheap and small notebooks (so called netbooks), MIDs, or UMPCs. The speciality of the new architecture is the "in order" execution (instead of the usual and faster "out of order" execution). Therefore, the transistor count of the Atom series is much lower and, thus, cheaper to produce. Furthermore, the power consumption is very low. The performance per Megahertz is therfore worse than the old Pentium 3M (1,2 GHz on par with a 1.6 GHz Atom).

Z2560: SoC with an integrated dual-core Atom based CPU clocked at 0.9 - 1.6 (short bursts), a 400 MHz PowerVR SGX 544MP2 graphics card, and a dual channel LPDDR2 memory controller.» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.

7.90":

This display format is in the mid-range for smartphones. It offers a compromise between good visibility, details and resolution on the screen, and you can still fit it into trouser pockets.

Acer: In 1976, the company was founded in Taiwan under the name Multitech and was renamed Acer or Acer Group in 1987. The product range includes, for example, laptops, tablets, smartphones, desktops, monitors, TVs and computer peripherals. Since 2007, the group has merged with Gateway Inc. and Packard Bell, which also market their own laptop product lines.

Acer computers are designed for a variety of purposes, including ultrabooks for mobile use, gaming laptops for gamers, affordable options for everyday tasks, and 2-in-1 convertible laptops for versatility. Acer's product portfolio also includes tablets that offer portable computing and multimedia capabilities.

70.2%: This rating is poor. More than three quarters of the models are rated better. That is rather not a purchase recommendation. Even if verbal ratings in this area do not sound that bad ("sufficient" or "satisfactory"), they are usually euphemisms that disguise a classification as a below-average laptop.

» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.

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