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Here we are again with the appointment of the tablet, and today we see evidence review dell’Acero Iconia Tab W500. This tablet, one tablet in the range of Windows Icon (except for the icon Tablet Dual we reviewed), is passed to the media because the accessory sold in bundles: a dock with a QWERTY keyboard that adds to the W500 also has 2 USB ports and an input for the Ethernet network cable.
If you are thinking of comparing the Eee Pad Transformer W500 with this there are three different techniques: the first is that the tablet Asus Android 3.0 and the W500 has Windows 7. This difference is crucial in the choice: if you want a tablet but you need a netbook you should the W500, which turns into a real laptop with Windows applications and performance at a slightly lower-end netbooks average.
The second difference between the two models is in the dock / keyboard. Asus has seen fit to put a battery in the dock, which doubles the battery and allows you to charge the tablet when we deliver. Acer, however, has opted to reduce the weight of the dock, past performance and using only the keyboard and additional ports.
The final difference between the two models is always in the dock, especially in the coupling system. The Eee Pad closes like a netbook, with the hinge that rotates like a book. The W500, however, “dock” by inserting it into a slot and allows you to orient the screen.
This can be a disadvantage if you plan to use the tablet with the keyboard on non-rigid, and often I have noticed that the slope leading to the excessive distance from the dock of the W500. The coupling system, however, has resisted well to stress and, although it may appear fragile to the eye, not at all to the test.
To close the chapter on the dock, a few words on the keyboard. The QWERTY keyboard is comfortable thanks to the island suffered the only well-spaced and have no lack of accented letters. The problem, however, is easily solved: just set the language of Windows in Italian language and press the buttons that correspond to an Italian keyboard accented letters. If you are not familiar with the type of PC, however, you can always attack the stickers!
Closed Chapter dock, we pass to the W500. Aesthetically, the Acer tablet looks good, the design is nice, not too thin but pleasant to the touch and sight through the frame and poteriore in shiny plastic. Running along the body volume and power buttons, USB port, memory card reader and the speaker grilles, and powerful enough for a crystalline product of this type.
The screen is glass, has a resolution of 1280 x 700 and the touch screen is accurate. The W500 also supports multi-touch (up to 4 points), however, does not reach the fluidity that you may have about Android and the pinch-to-zoom and image browser displays a few milliseconds of delay between the execution of the action and visualization of the effects. And documents in the browser, also you can use the scroll with your fingers which is not inertial but shots at each command and shows the portion of the next or previous page. At a technical level, the display has excellent brightness and good color rendering, with loads blacks and high contrast.
Turning to performance, the AMD C-50 1 GHz and 2 GB of RAM are sufficient to ensure good performance for both business and leisure. Trying this “work” I opened Google Chrome with 21 cards, a document World and a browser tab with a HD video at 720p. The W500 has held up very well, but multitasking with this configuration, the opening of an image from your hard drive, the tablet has informed me the next out of memory, advising people to lighten the load. Respectable performance, and therefore able to bring this to a tablet netbook.
4 Pointing fingers on the screen is activated Acer Ring interface with a series of programs optimized for touchscreen proposal already on the icon. We also find here the features you loved on “Dual Tablet” screen as the “control device” that shows the switches for the WiFi connection, display brightness, volume controls and eject devices. Inside the ring there is a utility for backing up, a program to make screenshots, calculator, program for the webcam and Acer Games, where you can download demos and purchase games directly online.
The “petals” of the ring, however, are programs that we have already seen: Touch Browser (touch-friendly interface that allows a browser to have an experience similar to that of the iPhone and Android), My Journal (which allows the press to compose active page with cuttings taken from the web and then read them even if no connection), Social Jogger (the software that contains the social network Facebook, Twitter and YouTube) and Clear.fi to connect with other devices in the home and share media files .
Speaking of battery, the W500 is able to guarantee Iconia Tab just over 4 hours with WiFi on and the brightness is below 50%, a result lower than the average of the other models.
In conclusion, the W500 has Iconia Tab points of light and shadow. Among the highlights is to report the dock with keyboard, the excellent HD screen (native resolution as 1280 x 800 pixels that we have available) and good performance of the hardware.
While Windows 7 is a point in favor of this model, operating system, Microsoft is also considered a “counter” because it is not optimized for the tablet, with the usual problem of having to look at the tips of the fingers and small icons for ‘ low usability touch.
For this reason the W500 is recommended for those seeking a middle ground between the world of the tablets and netbooks. In this sector, in fact, is a great machine that can easily replace your laptop (unless you have high computational requirements, including editing photos and HD video massive, modern video games or Autocad) and is convenient when you do not need the keyboard for tablet functions such as web browsing, reading news or watching movies and photos.
To purchase the dock with WiFi are € 599 (here the prices of other configurations), high figure but in line with the market when considering the exorbitant prices of some Android top of the range and the inclusion of an estimated € 100 accessory. Since it is a tablet that wants to make little sense to buy the notebook without the dock and you can save money by avoiding the 3G version and using your smartphone as a WiFi hotspot.
Source: gadgetblog.it
Acer Iconia TAB W500 user reviews
I state that I did not buy it personally but my brother bought, so I use it often and I can give an evaluation! First, the appearance is nice and innovative, it also appears very strong as a tablet. It has an innovative design that combines the portability of a tablet multi-touch and full productivity of a notebook. The ‘Tab Iconia W Series weighs less than 1 kg and is smaller than a magazine, the WXGA screen is 10.1 “. The quality of video calls is provided by two 1.3 MP webcam. The battery life is very good for up to 4 hours of high definition video playback and up to 6 hours2 internet browsing! (I would say that is not bad). The user interface is easy and fun, and remarkably personalizzabile.Il tablet has a dual-core AMD processor that supports well the multitasking capabilities and video playback, Internet also provides the perfect sound reproduction. Overall I think it’s a good product!
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Q1 Ultra HSDPA, Samsung shipped by the manufacturer model can not be considered a notebook in the strict sense. In fact very small proportions, a 7-inch screen, a different structure from traditional models. Use the super-fast HSDPA connection and weighs only 0.69 kg.
Samsung Q1 Ultra HSDPA hardware: memory, processor, graphics and disk
The graphics card that the new “netbook” (you can not speak properly of notebook) Samsung Q1 Ultra HSDPA is proposed is the so-called Intel Graphic Media Accelerator 945. A processor that combines a main extension by the name of the Intel A110, also differing significantly compared to the models and types normally found on laptops themselves. The model in question also incorporates a type of SDRAM system memory, the DDR2 version (with a single module available), the amount available of 1 GB (1024 MB). And ‘this one SODIMM memory slot to accommodate even 1 GB of memory. Finally, this device integrates a 1.8-inch hard drive size, which has a capacity, medium-low, 60 GB.
Samsung Q1 Ultra HSDPA Software, audio, video and network connections
Genuine Windows XP Tablet Edition: This is the operating system, typical of most PDAs and Pocket PCs instead of laptops, fitted by the model Samsung Q1 Ultra HSDPA.
To characterize this possibility are also software and applications related to this operating system. Is not specified the presence of an Ethernet port that can give way to put the laptop in the context of an internal network. As for the video, is small and the integrated display. Its 7-inch diagonal measurement and the resolution is known as WSVGA. This is an LCD screen but, due to the smaller scale, does not provide optimal viewing. The audio system is finally type Intel High Definition.
Samsung Q1 Ultra HSDPA External ports and physical data
There are few indications of the manufacturer Samsung about the potential connection of the new Q1 Ultra HSDPA model. The available data speak of the presence of a VGA port, suitable for any connection to an external monitor that can maybe make larger sizes. There is also an output for headphones, while not specified other external doors are available. Very small when compared to notebooks, and black in the coating, Samsung Q1 Ultra HSDPA has a significantly reduced weight of only 690 grams, almost as close to that of PDAs. Even the dimensions are to witness this reduced space: 227.5 mm wide, 123.9 mm in thickness, height of between 22.9 and 23.9 mm.
Samsung Q1 Ultra HSDPA Use and additional functionality
The power of Samsung Q1 Ultra HSDPA is in two distinct forms, through an AC adapter capacity of 60 watts, or through the classical Li-ion rechargeable battery with 4-cells. It shows the possible maximum life: 4.5 hours. The model does not miss anything in particular in terms of connections. First, it has two different forms of wireless connection, one via Bluetooth, the other with support 802.11a/b/g WLAN module on doors. Secondly, but perhaps of primary importance in the portfolio, is to remember the HSDPA connection, comparable in speed, type and performance to that of more advanced phones and PDAs, thanks to which it links and make transfers from any location.
Samsung Q1 Ultra HSDPA final verdict
Samsung Q1 Ultra HSDPA is a portable atypical, closer to the category of netbooks and, in some respects, even to those of PDAs. Incorporates an Intel A110 and Windows XP Tablet Edition operating system. The screen has a minimum extent, with a 7-inch diagonal, but its brightness is 300 candles and resolution of 1024×600 pixels. The connections are the real weapon in most of this device, which includes Bluetooth and Wireless Wi-Fi but also those associated with the HSDPA, its also PDAs and cell phones. The weight of 690 grams and the minimum thickness, with a QWERTY keyboard arranged on the side of the screen, feature a compact design. Control and touch screen, there are VGA port and the output for headphones or earbuds.
Samsung Q1 Ultra HSDPA user review
A few days ago I finally managed to try this new technological gem.
At first glance it seems the usual handheld, instead it has installed on Windows XP Tablet Edition, in effect, a clever mix between handheld and PC, in fact we are dealing with an Ultra Mobile PC (UDMA).
Maneggevolissimo, leaves you open-mouthed in particular because it is lightweight, only 778 grams, ideal for those who must work all day!
But we come now to some technical feature; having installed Windows XP will obviously have all the typical functions of a PC, then video, mp3, Microsoft Office … And here comes the best: with the touch screen you can write with the pen provided! Then Office alone recognize what you write (but you do not write wrong on purpose …), I tried it with Office 2007 and should be great. Otherwise you can use the supplied USB connected keyboard.
The 7-inch screen is very bright and sharp, backed by an Intel graphics chipset 915GMA 900; will not be the top of the top but we can not play anything!
Also because there is no DVD player, then you can only install new programs via USB stick or other external hard drives.
Features a 60 GB hard drive, some 80 or 100 would be better, for the processor is an Intel Celeron M 353 900 MHz with 1 GB of RAM.
But the most surprising thing is the connectivity! In fact, with bluetooth and wi-fi now ubiquitous you can do anything. Among other things, the wi-fi is very powerful, very well using public transport … Hehe …
Of course you can also call using VoIP … Wi-Fi, VoIP and Internet are a good match …
He PREINSTALLED various software including Norton Antivirus and Adobe Reader, in practice it is ready for all uses already now! The only problem is that if the lithium battery juice lasts 3 hours … should there be a little more durable on the market but has a disproportionate cost (about € 250/300) compared to the price of the Q1 (about 1000).
Only 2 usb sockets, if you stick a hub with other devices on the battery thanks to some …
I’d call it an excellent product for those who work, especially for the minimum weight and size very small! Also at the airport there will be no unnecessary discussions on hand luggage so that, together with the Q1 keyboard occupies the volume of a book and then you can safely carry under the arm, unlike the conventional notebook where you need the bag.
One last treat: the 4 buttons on the right seem to those of the Playstation set are actually shortcuts! Then with the push of a button you can open your program or your favorite file! Brilliant!
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