CES 2016 | Acer unveils a new Iconia One 8 tablet

Acer Iconia One 8 B1-850 Android tablet for kids — Acer Iconia One 8

This 8-inch kids-friendly Android slate comes loaded with an HD IPS display, a quad-core MediaTek processor, 1 GB RAM and 16 GB internal storage, all for a starting price of $99.99 USD.

by Codrut Nistor, 2016/01/04

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Acer announced earlier today a new Iconia One 8 tablet. This Android slate carries model number B1-850 and is an 8-inch device "for families, children or novice users." Although it is defined as "ultra-affordable," the new Iconia One 8 features a 10-point multitouch IPS display and offers up to 9 hours of autonomy on a single charge.

Acer Iconia One 8 (B1-850) has the following specs and features:

Processor: quad-core MediaTek (no details mentioned yet)
Memory/Storage: 1 GB DDR3L RAM; 16 GB internal storage and microSD support up to 128 GB
Display: 8-inch HD IPS multitouch
Cameras: 2 MP front, 5 MP back
Connectivity: no details revealed yet, but expect the usual - WiFi, GPS, Bluetooth, micro USB
Operating system: Android 5.1 Lollipop
Colors: blue, black, white

This slate features parental control via Kids Center (preloaded), also coming with a suite of apps by Acer that includes EZ Snap, EZ WakeUp, and System Doctor. It will hit the EMEA region this month starting at €129 EUR (roughly $140 USD), while the North American markets will get it in February, starting at $99.99 USD.

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Press Release

Acer Launches Pocket-Friendly 8-inch Android Tablet for Families

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Acer today announced the Iconia One 8 (B1-850), an 8-inch media tablet for families, children or novice users. The ultra-affordable Android tablet provides ample performance for web browsing, video playback and casual gaming, while featuring the Acer Kids Center app for a child-friendly interface and parental controls.

The Iconia One 8 (B1-850) features an 8-inch HD IPS1 display with 10-point multi-touch, providing bright and vivid images with wide-viewing angles, while supporting a better touch experience for gaming. Running Android 5.1, it features 9 hours of battery life2, a MediaTek quad-core processor, a 5MP rear camera, a 2MP front-facing camera, 1GB DDR3L RAM, 16GB internal storage, and a storage expansion slot which supports up to 128GB Micro SD cards. The new Iconia One 8 is available with white or blue back cover options.

Acer Kids Center for Sharing with Children

The Iconia One 8 (B1-850) ships preloaded with Kids Center, an app featuring a simplified child-friendly user interface, and pre-screened content appropriate for children, including videos, games, books, and websites. It also features parental control features such as blocking access to unapproved content, pre-selecting content for children, or even setting a daily time limit for using the tablet.

Smart Tools that Simplifies Tasks

The Iconia One 8 (B1-850) features smart tools developed by Acer that simplify everyday tasks:

EZ WakeUp – With just one-touch and a double tap, the tablet awakens and loads a pre-selected app of choice.
EZ Snap – Makes it easy to take a screenshot with a simple three-finger pinch. Images can be easily edited and shared.
System Doctor – Manages the device’s memory, storage, and apps to optimize system functionality

Pricing and Availability

The Acer Iconia One 8 (B1-850) will be available in North America in February with prices starting at US$99.99, and in EMEA this month with prices starting at €129.

Exact specifications, prices, and availability will vary by region. To find out about availability, product specifications and prices in specific markets, please contact your nearest Acer office or retailer via www.acer.com.

1All brands and product names mentioned herein include trademarks of their respective companies and are used solely to describe or identify the products.
2Actual battery life varies depending on product specifications, computer settings, and applications or features launched. All batteries' maximum capacity diminishes with time and use.
3 If the B1-850 is locked using facial lock, a pattern, PIN or password, it will need to be unlocked after waking it up, then the assigned application will open automatically.