Acer Iconia Tab B1 Reviews. Acer Iconia Tab B1-A71: Excellent deal. Operational and physical memory

Why is $ 99 for the tablet - is this the topic discussed? Is it really an excitement such, expect from cheap things that they cannot provide a priori? The 99-dollar tablet from Acer, B1, rumors about which have been going for several months already, was presented with a price tag of $ 150. But, as it turned out, even this stomach is too small to be true.

No, B1-A-71 really costs $ 150 in the United States, but is it possible to use it, as a full-fledged tablet? It is logical that when designing it, the developers saved, now we will understand what it is.

Housing

The design did not save, he even came to taste. Not surmise, there is even a color insert, there is a protrusion on the back. Production material - plastic, he also liked. And beautiful, and not china - what you need. But the protective plastic above the display is just incredibly brand, collects prints instantly, even in winter, even from my dry fingers. What will happen in the summer is hard to imagine.

But all this business is neat and spin quite easily. Moreover, the assembly is normal, just materials inexpensive and in the design of few rigid ribs. So, when pressing the middle force on the back side of the tablet, a divorce appear on the display! Without deepening in details, I will say if the case in Acer B1 was in quality as in, then this review would be 60 percent of others. But the impressions of the body, only taken out of the box, below the average, and in a couple of weeks, in my opinion, the backs and screens will appear.

The main control elements are sensory, these are the onscreen buttons. But there are two mechanical - volume keys and display lock. The material from which they are made are very different from the case materials. It is straightforward detail of a cheap Chinese toy. But both fulfill their functionality, so you remember about $ 150 and calm down.

Display

TFT LCD (TN matrix), 7 ", 1024x600 points. The most inexpensive of everything you could choose to complete the B1 ruler. The viewing angles are so small that the tablet is practically unrealistic to take in such a way that there is no gradient. The colors are faded, the sun is not visible to nothing but herself in reflection. And, if you use a tablet a little, you will not see yourself - do not allow prints on the surface of the display.

Below is a photo with a display of one picture from different sides of the device.

Camera

Oh yes, in a tablet for $ 150 there is a camera! Frontal, VGA, inserted a bit curved. If you want to take a picture ... No, let's come up with a more believable scenario. You want to talk to someone on Skype. You take the tablet, call someone and Batz - the camera captures only a piece of your macushk. Of course, the tablet can be rotated a bit, but then the small viewing angles of the display are affected and you will stop seeing the interlocutor. Stupid somehow. But do not upset, 150 dollars! Let's just react to the presence of a camera in Acer B1, as a joke of the manufacturer!

Iron and PO

Processor - Dual-core MediaTek MTK 8317T with clock frequency 1.2 GHz, graphics accelerator - PowerVR SGX531. Grabs? Enough, claims to the gland the least, if you look at the cost without sarcasm. Even despite the one-core schedule, I managed to run and play Dead Trigger and Shadowgun: Deadzone. Moreover, FPS asked only in the last, and that is not strong. It is clear, the graphics are maximally trimmed, but it is more than logical. RAM is not enough - 512 MB. This is the weakest place in the gland. Integrated memory - 8 GB, no questions, especially looking at the memory card slot.

Battery capacity - 2710 mAh. It is more than the iPhone and less than in Galaxy Note. 2. For the tablet - too little, but you will not use it too much (read the last paragraph of the review), so that the tank is enough. If you load the tablet to the maximum, twisting the screen to the maximum, the battery will spend itself less than 3 hours.

Android version - 4.1.2. I think that latest version For B1, it is unlikely that the manufacturer will be bathed with the update for such a budget model. But, I think, Castes for B1 will be more than for some Yanhun @ JT8 from the Middle Kingdom. Nevertheless, the brand means to penetrate the markets more, it means to buy more, it means to be edged will be more. Android is naked here, without third-party shells. The interface runs everywhere equally smoothly - with the number of frames per second about 20. There is no smoothness, special braces too. Otherwise - Android, Android.

Technical characteristics Acer. B1-A71

• Dimensions: 197.4 x 128.5 x 11.3 mm.
• Weight: 320
• Operating system: Android 4.1.2 JB.
• CPU:dual-core Arm Cortex A9 MediaTek MTK 8317T, 1.2 GHz.
• Graphics: PowerVR SGX531.
• Display: TN, 7 ", 1024х600.
• Memory: 8 GB flash, possibly expansion.
• RAM: 512 MB.
• Camera: Frontal - VGA.
• Wireless technology: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0.
• Interface connectors: 3.5 mm Headphone Nest, MicroUSB.
• Battery: Li-POL battery 2710 mAh.

The main part of the review!

What do you do when, buying products in the supermarket, you see packing sausages, worth 4 UAH (16 rubles)? You think it is cheap to be true (meat) and what taste qualities, like the usefulness of these sausages, can be bad. But the most important thing is that you do not buy them. You know that the benefits and pleasures are less than bad qualities. Moreover, even if you give them, you will not have them. The same can be said about cars, 4 years ago it was possible to buy a Grate Wall Pegasus jeep and today get rotting trough. Yes, it seems to be a car, even an SUV, and even for small money, but you would never bought it!

2 years ago 0

Price, assembly quality

2 years ago 0

2 years ago 0

An extremely democratic price for the branded tablet (was bought for 5,000 rubles) a pleasant design. Optimal size. The presence of GPS, which is famously catches a dozen satellites. Front-camera. Very funny wifi. Excellent video playback quality (on the market there is a great omnivorny freezing player) and a good sound in headphones. Well, and the fourth Andryusha with all the consequences. Complete pleasure.

2 years ago 0

processor, yes there is a good GPS

2 years ago 0

2 years ago 0

Price, quality assembly, viewing angles.

2 years ago 0

Pretty good performance for 3500 TRPChol included Long cord for charging this all

2 years ago 0

Highly good tablet Games go almost all wi-fi module fast android 4.1.2 16 GB memory processor, too, fast even Asphalt 8 pulled though ate like.

2 years ago 0

1. Quality value ratio. 2. Support for a large number of video formats, audio and books 3. Called GPS 4. Wi-Fi cash 5. RAM - 1GB (although it was announced on the price tag - 512MB) 6. Built-in 16GB memory + possibility of expansion on 32GB 7. Quite fast CPU

2 years ago 0

2x nuclear processor, Bluetooth.

2 years ago 0

no 3G, no USB, no cover, no headphones

2 years ago 0

The battery is very small, the body is weak

2 years ago 0

Lack of USB and 3G. For such money is not critical. Small viewing angles and camera in the corner. What, in fact, is also not critical! But the speaker behind the back is slightly upset. The child plays or watching cartoons, putting the tablet to the surface, and it is very and very affecting the sound.
The battery is weak, but we try not to use to such an extent to live at the outlet)
Well, and I would like a cover, yes.

2 years ago 0

little Runs lacking constantly and reboots and hangs

2 years ago 0

fit marriage

2 years ago 0

Strongly glossy screen. . Watching somewhere towards the camera.

2 years ago 0

The first three months everything was fine, but then the horror began,
1. The tablet always had a lack of RAM
2. Little charging
3. Overheats too quickly (because MTK is known for hot processes I think their fault)
4. The Low Memory appears and appears (lack of RAM)

2 years ago 0

Camera 0.3 Only in front One speaker Quietly plays Music Battery quickly sits

2 years ago 0

1. Not quite convenient inclusion button
2. Traditional problem for such devices battery.
With GPS and Wi-Fi enabled. Quite quickly discharged.
(Operating options See comments)

2 years ago 0

the camera in the corner (you need to tilt the tablet), the volume and lock buttons are poorly pressed (it is necessary to put pressure on it to be pressed), the right side of the screen is wider than the left, weak battery, the left nuclear angle of stupid is made (cut for some stickers).

Compact tablet computers always enjoy quite high demand. There are a lot of reasons for this: firstly, this is a functionality (always convenient to have a device under hand, capable of performing many tasks); secondly - small dimensions (the diagonal of the display of such devices is 7-8 inches, which allows you to carry them with you); Thirdly - affordable price (almost all gadgets from this category are not more than 100-200 dollars).

In this article we will talk about one of these devices. It is called Acer Iconia B1, however, on sale this gadget you will no longer find. The reason is simple: the computer was represented back in 2014. During this time, in its technical characteristics, the device is outdated and replaced by new, more advanced devices.

In the article, we will see his capabilities and special differences from others. similar devices. Also refer to the reviews left by buyers, and let's try to form some kind general conclusion Regarding the device.

Equipment

Overview electronic device Traditionally, you should begin with the characteristics of the kit in which it comes. In the case of Acer Iconia B1, it is impossible to note anything special. The computer is coming In the classic set: together with the charger, consisting of a cable and an adapter to connect to the network, with the user manual, as well as a warranty card that provides customer support in case of identifying some kind of malfunction.

As noted by the describing Acer Iconia B1 reviews, the model is offered in a white box with an image of the device and the standard Acer marking. Nothing special about this and you can not say: everything, as in other computers.

Positioning

To speak in general about how the manufacturer's company is positioned, it can be noted that by the price its products occupies the second place between cheap (such as Fly, Texet and other) and more expensive technique developed by Samsung, Asus and similar brands. However, again, in addition to low cost and accessories to the famous manufacturer computer equipmentThe Acer Iconia B1 model also boasts a rich filling that includes a GPS module and a Bluetooth transmitter. Yes, and in general, in its characteristics, the device is ahead of many competitors higher technical parameterswhich we will talk about further in the article.

Appearance

In fact, describing the design of the model, it is even difficult to emphasize the attention on any of the elements of the latter: it may seem so non-oscillate and ordinary. The appearance of Acer Iconia B1 is allocated, except for the bright blue line on the edging. Do not be it - and this "baby" does not distinguish from the mass of Chinese devices having the most simple layout.

As the users noted in their reviews by the device, the quality of the tablet build can be called quite high: the model is not "backlash" and practically does not make any sounds in the process of working with it. The only thing that can be paid to is to pay attention to the front panel of the gadget when applied to some areas. However, this move is minority and special discomfort does not deliver.

Dimensions of the Classic Corps: around the screen (characterized which we will continue) there is a thick frame of plastic, for which it is quite convenient to stay in the event that you place the tablet in one hand. The weight of the device (320 grams) allows you to conveniently handle it in the process of reading, watching movies or for "toys".

The body of the model is plastic, but the quality of the material allows you to talk about its durability and wear resistance. As the reviews describe, even after a couple of months of active work with the tablet after the purchase, small scratches are minorly suitable at the expense of a special coverage.

Navigation

Speaking about how the computer is managed, it is necessary to mention the classic set of "swing" to change the volume, the screen unlocking keys, and also system keys At the bottom of the display. All this is identical to the management system used on other tablets, including inexpensive Chinese models.

The dynamic of the device is located on the back cover, at the bottom of the housing. By the way, Acer Iconia B1 sounds clean and relatively loud. Hole covered special protective mesh In order to avoid dust and sand.

The connector for charging the tablet was placed in the bottom, while the hole for the headset was installed on the upper face (according to the classic image). Next to the USB input, a hole can be seen under the memory card. Also in some reviews there are versions in which there is empty space (allotted, possibly under the SIM module that Acer Iconia B1 has no).

Screen

The permit for the tablet is not the largest and only 1024 x 600 pixels. Based on this characteristic, it is not worth counting on a large density: it is 170 units per square inch. On the matrix that reproduces the image, here also saved, installing instead of IPS (inherent in many cheap tablets) based on TN technology.

Due to this, it is not necessary to say both about the saturation of colors and about the wide viewing angles: a slightly slightly tilt or rotate the device - and it will seriously change the pitch of the picture.

This disadvantage, however, is compensated by the highly high flexibility of brightness settings. As evidenced by the comments of the users who bought the Acer Iconia B1 tablet, at night this indicator can be lowered to a minimum, which will not "get blind" in the dark from bright light. At the same time, with bright sunlight, the situation worsens: provide high level Screen glow device can not.

Battery

The main factor affecting the autonomy of the device and its ability to work on a single charge without additional connection to the power source is the battery capacity and the energy consumption level. Relative to the first one can notice that the battery on the tablet has a capacity of 2710 mAh, which is a relatively low indicator (if you take into account the fact that the majority chinese tablets Equipped with batteries for 3000-4000 mAh).

The position of Acer Iconia B1 723 Unless partially rehabilitates the fact that the device is not equipped with the most powerful and colorful display, which does not require significant energy costs. In the end result, we have 5-6 hours of active surfing or only 3-4 hours of viewing high-quality video on the maximum brightness. The leader in energy saving and the duration of work, of course, this device will not call.

Communication

As noted above, Acer Iconia Talk B1 723 has a beneficially distinguished among such cheap models produced in the Middle Kingdom. In just a couple of minutes, the device can establish a communication with the satellite, which will give accurate information about where your gadget is and how to get into the place you need.

As previously reported above, the SIM card is not provided in the tablet, so the 3G / 4G mobile Internet will have to forget. Maximum - Device can connect to wi-Fi networkacting on a stationary basis.

Operational and physical memory

The gadget, which we characterize in this article, can not boast a large amount of RAM, which would allow the device to work freeze and more smoothly. There are only 512 megabytes, from which no more than 200 MB is available in permanent mode. This, of course, is not enough to run some capacious (from the point of view of resource downloads) applications, colorful games and other "complex" programs. Most likely, as the duration of the operating tablet increases, the speed of its system will fall as it happens with all devices.

Concerning internal memoryThe device is equipped with 6 GB of memory, of which 1 is allocated to download applications and 5 to maintain user data. In addition, a memory card slot is provided in the device, due to which the shared memory can be increased by another 32 GB.

Camera

Naturally, specifications tablet computer Include such a module as a camera and its description. However, a simple buyer is unlikely to make a choice in favor of a particular model due to the fact that it has good features for pictures, because all tablets have about the same bad camera parameters. Is not the exception in this regard and our tablet Acer Iconia B1. There is only one chamber located on the front panel (directly above the screen). As you can guess at the place of placement, it serves to create modest (in quality) self-images, as well as for a video message in Skype and similar programs. As many users say, there are enough capabilities of this module. Use the front camera to photograph large-scale landscapes is unlikely to be.

CPU

Finally, we approached one of the most important modules in any electronic smart device: processor. This is the heart of our gadget, which, in the case of Acer Iconia Talk 7 B1 723, has not the best indicators. Let's start, perhaps, with the fact that this is a module on two nuclei used in budget models, each of which has a frequency of 1.2 GHz. The processor, which, in principle, the rapid user interaction with the device, works in a pair with a graphic "engine" modification VR SGX531.

Operating system

We have already informed you that the device was released back in the past 2014. Of course, it was not considered then flagship modelWhat, which is why Acer Iconia B1, the firmware was installed not the newest (even by those standards). Now it is refers to the operating system android modification 4.1.2. We know her as one of the earliest in the line fourth generation. However, since the manufacturer provided for the ability to "update", it may well be so that the gadget has already received 5 or 6 generation operating system.

Speaking about the shell interface, it should be said that the developer's company did not work on creating individual design for its Acer Iconia B1 7. " It uses a classic topic from Android, so for those who have experienced with her, it will seem like "native".

Acer periodically excites the market of budgetary devices with its novelties. So, at CES 2014, she has already submitted a third generation of inexpensive 7-inch Android tablets iconia B1. Whether this time was a compromise between functionality and cost, they were sacrificed.

The first generation of Iconia B1-A71 tablets, which started at the CES 2013 exhibition in Las Vegas, was allocated among other extregnated 7-inch devices not only at the price, but also the presence of the Bluetooth and GPS receiver interface. At the cost of a novelty, only 119 euros (about 150 dollars, by that course), one of its weaknesses could be attributed to a small size of the operational (512 MB) and the built-in (8 GB) memory, as well as the absence of the 3G module.

The update of this family of tablets has passed without a special pump in May last year. Then, 2 modifications came to replace the iconia B1-A71 - with the 3G module (Iconia B1-711) and without that (Iconia B1-710). Not a touch of clock frequency (1.2 GHz), the 2-core processor MediaTek MT8317T (Cortex-A9) was replaced by a 4-nuclear MT8389W (Cortex-A7), the RAM was expanded to 1 GB, and the volume of the built-in began to vary - 8 GB or 16 GB. The third generation represented by ICONIA B1-720 (Wi-Fi) models and Iconia B1-721 (Wi-Fi + 3G) appeared exactly one year after the first announcement, and again in the "city of sin", but now at CES 2014 .

Specifications

• OS: Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
• Processor: 2-core Cortex-A7, 1.3 GHz, on the MEDIATEK MT8312 platform
• Graphic subsystem: ARM MALI-400 MP (500 MHz)
• RAM: 1 GB
• Data storage memory: 16 GB EMMC (12.15 GB Available), Card Slot microSd memoryHC (up to 32 GB)
• Interfaces: Wi-Fi B / G / N, Bluetooth 4.0, MicroUSB for charge / synchronization, USB-OTG, 3.5 mm for headphones
• Communication: EDGE / HSDPA / HSPA + (Microsim)
• Screen: Capacitive, TN TFT, Diagonal 7 inches, resolution 1024x600 Points (WSVGA), Density 170 pixels per inch, 10 points of simultaneous touch
• Cameras: Frontal (0.3 mp)
• NAVIGATION: GPS / GLONASS
• Sensors: accelerometer
• Battery: single-section, lithium-polymer, 2 955 mA * h
• Dimensions: 199x122x11,4 mm
• Weight: 323 grams

Ergonomics, Design

The third generation of Iconia B1 changed the design - it became more stylish and, at first glance, it seems even more expensive, but only until the tablet turns out to be in hand. Even with a gentle circulation, the hull begins plaintively trying, reminding the user about the imperfection of this world and, in particular, the junctions between the details of the inexpensive plastic. At the same time, the assembly itself is very accurate. At least, the gaps and uneven gaps are not observed.

In the hand, the tablet is very convenient, and thanks to the textured back panel, it is also nice to keep it. In addition, he will definitely not slip out of the hand. "Thermal" device cannot be called in any way. If the thickness of the Iconia B1-721 case is 11.4 mm, then, for example, its "classmate" Dell Venue 7 16Gb 3G is 9 mm. The same can be said about weight - 323 g against 234 g, respectively.

Although the coloring of the tablet enclosures received the names of the Smoke-gray (Smokey Gray) and "Bagrano Red" (Vermilion Red), only ends, ribs and part of the front panel surrounding the screen are painted in these colors. The back cover of the tablets is always black.

Most of the facial panel of the case occupies a display that has very large fields around the edges. On the one hand, it can be more convenient to keep the device. On the other, we get a fair increase in dimensions. In the left upper part placed the front camera lens. Buttons control "Back", "Home" and " Recent applications"This tablet is assembly.

Unlike previous models (Iconia B1-710 / 711), the dynamics lattice in Iconia B1-721 moved with back cover On the left side of the front panel, in the right part of which a microphone hole is provided.

From the stickers on the rear panel, you can find out the type of tablet model (in this case, Iconia B1-721) and information on the power parameters (current, voltage).

On the right edge of the housing from the controls, only the volume of the volume adjustment remains, just above which is a slot for Microsim.

At the same time, the microSD memory card slot took a place on the left edge.

The lower end end of the case is free, but the power / lock button, the microUSB connector, as well as the 3.5 mm audio output connector for headphones.

Very non-ergonomically, although stylishly, the volume of the volume adjustment is performed, which is strongly recessed and practically does not protrude above the case. Therefore, despite the small verses from one edge, to grope her and press with unaccustomed from the first time. The same partly relates to the on / locking buttons.

Screen, camera, sound

The size of the diagonal of the display and the resolution of the new Iconia B1 models did not change - 7 inches and 1024x600 points (WSVGA, WIDE SuperVGA), which gives the ratio of the sides of approximately 16: 9. On the screen with the TN TFT matrix, the pixel density of 170 ppi is provided. Generally speaking, such permission today can be considered insufficient. The fact is that some "classmates" iconia b1, including, for example, ASUS Memo Pad ME175CG, Dell Venue 7 and Lenovo Tab A7-50, offer already IPS screens with a resolution of 1280x800 points, which, for example, allows you to watch the video in full HD quality (720p). On the other hand, you need to remember about affordable price Devices.

The touch panel supports multitouch, in this case, according to the MultiTouch Tester program, up to 10 simultaneous touches are recognized. Due to the lack of a light sensor, which is not taken into account in the settings, the screen brightness adjustment is only manual. In addition, we note that the glossy surface of the display is challenged.

OGS technology used (One Glass Solution) means that the screen matrix itself and its safety glass represent a single integer. That technical solution Usually used by manufacturers to improve color reproduction and overall image quality, as well as to expand viewing angles and reduce the thickness of the display.

But on the thickness of the housing it was not strongly reflected, although most likely, without OGS, it would be even more. As for the survey angles, almost any essential rotation or tilt of the tablet leads to a noticeable drop in brightness and distorting colors. So you can absolutely not be afraid of the kidnappers of secrets that will want to look at the side or from behind the back in the screen. And seriously, then the IPS displays of "classmates" and even with a large resolution, the iconia B1 screen is definitely losing.

The tablet is equipped only with a front camera with a 0.3 mp sensor and a resolution of 640x480 points (VGA). It can be successfully used mainly for video links.

However, in the application "Camera" provided for digital zoom, as well as some minimum settings, including the installation of exposure, change the balance of white, turn on the timer, etc. In addition, on the image from the camera in real time, you can apply one of the three filters - "Aqua", "Negative" or "Sepia". Thus, it is easy, for example, to diversify your unpretentious selfie.

Iconia B1 has only one speaker, the sound quality of which does not shine at all. At maximum volume added foreign Summas And the metal rattling is a complete feeling of the concert with "spoons on empty pots." It is worth recommending listening to music through external acustic systems Or headphones is a completely different matter.

Stuffing, productivity

As the main computing element of the new Iconia B1-721, a budget platform for tablets from MediaTek - MT8312, which includes a 2-core Cortex-A7 processor with a clock frequency of 1.3 GHz and ARM MALI-400 MP graphic subsystem operating on 500 MHz. IN test programs, including CPU-Z, the MT8312 chip is mistakenly defined as MT6582, though, we note that the latter is focused on budget smartphones and includes a 4-core processor.

At the Martov Release of Antutu X Benchmark, the test tablet was at the bottom of the table, gaining 12,581 points, which allowed him to look over with compared, for example, with the flagship of 2011 - Samsung Galaxy S II (10,576 points).

The results obtained on Vellamo HTML5 and Metal benchmarks were also predictable in advance. Yes, and on QUADRANT STANDARD tests, the new Iconia B1 missed the world's first 4-nuclear Android tablet ASUS Transformer Prime TF201 (2011) and last year's smartphone HTC One. X.

On the Epic Citadel game test using the Unreal Engine engine, only two settings are available for the MEDIATEK MT8312 platform - High Quality and High Performance (quality to the detriment of performance and vice versa). At the same time, judging by the close values \u200b\u200bof the results - 42.8 FPS and 43.4 FPS, respectively, - for such a low screen resolution, even high quality Not at all threatens performance.

It can be noted that the speed of the tablet is quite enough for everyday scenarios, including web surfing, watching video and simple 2D games. Especially I would like to note the smooth and fast, which is unusual for cheap Android devices, the operation of the interface.

Iconia B1 carries on board 1 GB of operational and 16 GB of integrated memory, of which a little more than 12 GB are available, but freely, of course, less. Such volumes are typical for most of his "classmates", but here, for example, Dell Venue 7 is distinguished by 2 GB random access memory.

Expand the data warehouse for another 32 GB can be due to the use of MicroSDHC cards. In addition, support for the USB-OTG protocol allows you to connect to the tablet also flash drives.

In the test model of Iconia B1-721, a module is provided cellular communication 3G, which is absent in B1-720. In addition, wireless communications are also supported by interfaces Wi-Fi 802.11 B / G / N and Bluetooth 4.0. There is a tablet and a GPS receiver, while the quality of reception turned out to be quite good even in a closed room.

The capacity of the single-section lithium-polymer battery iconia B1-721 is 2955 mA * h (11.2 W * h, 3.8 V). This, again, is not the best indicator among Odnoklassniki. So, for example, a battery for 4 100 mA * h received Dell Venue 7 and Huawei Mediapad. 7 Lite. The small capacity of the battery is definitely affecting time autonomous work. So, continuous playback of videos on the maximum brightness lasts no more than one and a half or two hours. If a little reduce the brightness, it is enough to view one full-format film.

Software

The new Iconia B1 is based on the time-tested version of Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean. The tablet has retained the native interface of this operating system, which can be considered a plus, especially if you consider the promised opportunity to upgrade to version 4.4 Kitkat (so far, right, only in the commercial). In addition, many users like this ascetic style, and do not like saturated widgets and spectacular shell and lamps. Note that the power of the chip MT8312 is more than enough to be simple android interface It worked smoothly and without bravery.

In addition to stock applications, Iconia B1 was limited to installing only a small number of additional programs. But thanks to them, immediately after turning on the tablet, easy, for example, learn the weather forecast (Agoda), make work notes (Acer documents, Evernote), watch video ("Video"), listen to music ( "Music"), radio (Tunein Radio) or audiobooks (Audible), something to read (Kobo, Zinio), a little fun (Wild Tangent Games), etc.

Purchase, conclusions

Acer Iconia B1-721 is sold in large retail chains at a price of 7,990 rubles, and in the online stores smaller - from about 6,500 rubles. Such devices usually appear in the home arsenal when you want to have a tablet, but it's a pity to spend a lot of money on it. At the same time, buy Chinese "nonayim", which often stands almost in half cheaper, somehow scary, but for the famous brand you can remember a little. But it is understood not only in Acer. Other companies of the first echelon also offer quite worthy "classmates" Acer Iconia B1, and at fairly competitive prices. This, for example, ASUS Memo Pad ME175CG 8GB (6 990 rubles), Dell Venue 7 16GB 3G (7,990 rubles), Huawei MediaPad 7 Lite (6 990 rubles), Lenovo Tab A7-50 3G (6,990 rubles), Samsung Galaxy Tab. 3 Lite 3G (7,990 rubles), etc.

Functionally all these devices are very similar, because the presence of the Bluetooth interface and the GPS receiver in the tablet-state employee with 3G now do not surprise anyone. In addition, money that is asked for Acer Iconia B1-721 can be taken a tablet and with a more interesting filling. For example, the same Dell Venue 7 16GB 3G, which is not only thinner and easier, but also received the best screen resolution, twice the RAM and the more capacious battery.

On the one hand, Acer Iconia B1-721 will delight the novice user of Android devices appearance and functionality, but on the other - the best purchase for his money today is unlikely to become. Perhaps not experiencing needs in 3G connection to the network and the WiFi version of the device will be able to save users ( Iconia tab. B1-720), which is in the metropolitan retail, according to Yandex.Market, from 4,500 rubles.

Results of the Tablet Review Acer Iconia B1-721

Pros:

• Stylish design
• Performance sufficient for most tasks
• Functional software

Minuses:

• With a similar price I am inferior to competitors for "stuffing"
• Mediocre screen
• Little battery life

Compact tablet with excellent value ratio and quality

Compact tablet with excellent value ratio and quality.

Equipment

Delivery set is quite standard for tablets. In addition to Iconia Tab, you will find in the box charger, MicroUSB cable, as well as a brief user guide.

Design

The rustic design of the tablet can come to the taste of many. Rounded corners and facets are pleasant to appearance. A well-visible blue edging of the case is something new. And the triangle in the lower left corner will always remind the name of the model.

On the front panel there is a display, and in the upper right corner it is clearly visible front-camera For communication and conversations on Skype.

The matte buttons for on and adjusting the volume are located on the left side. Ports and connectors are installed on the upper and lower sides.

Most of the rear panel occupies a metal insert, painted black. It allocates the manufacturer's logo. And in the lower right corner of the plane there is a dynamics lattice.

Display

The tablet uses 7 "matrix, made using TN technology. Its resolution is 1024 x 600 points with a density of 170 dpi.

The display has a good brightness level and sufficient to read books and viewing films of the viewing angles. Contrast is also at an acceptable level. And even though the colors could be brighter and saturated, fantastic worlds from films and games perfectly look great.

Ergonomics

Tablet light and compact. It will not take a lot of space in the bag or backpack.

Even despite the fact that the manufacturer had to save on materials, the build quality is not bad. The surface of the housing is not brand, which cannot be said about the front side. It is easily dirty, so we advise you to get a microfiber cloth.

It is worth noting, the correct operation of the gyroscope. The sensor responds quickly, so it does not have to wait until the interface deign to turn.

The on-screen keyboard turned out to be large enough to set the text even in portrait location.

It remains to add that the built-in speaker is not too loud, but the sound is clean and nice. You will not need headphones or an external audio system when watching movies and videos.

Interface and Po

Iconia Tab B1-A71 running operating google systems Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean with a standard interface.

The user is available 5 desktops that can be decorated with wallpaper. They contain labels of applications, folders with pictograms, as well as widgets.

The notifications panel are complemented by wireless function switches and settings.

The standard set of applications is complemented by a client. cloud storage Acer Cloud and a label on the website of the developer Gameloft, where you can download the tablet for free.

Performance

The device has a dual-core MEDIATEK MTK 8317T processor with a clock frequency of 1.2 GHz, the PowerVR SGX531 video processor, as well as 512 MB of RAM. The size of the internal storage is 8 GB of which the user is available about 6 GB. Memory can be expanded using a microSD card up to 32 GB.

The performance level is high enough for the budget device. The tablet will easily cope with web surfing, high-resolution films and most games and applications available in the market.

Communications

Wireless tablet options are limited to Wi-Fi 802.11b / g / n, Bluetooth 4.0 and GPS modules.

A 3.5 mm port for connecting headphones is located on the top facet of the device.

On the opposite panel you will find the microUSB connector and slot for microSD cardswhich hides behind a plastic plug.

Working hours

Iconia Tab B1-A71 does not boast the most capacious battery among 7-inch tablets. Here is a lithium-polymer battery with a capacity of 2710 mAh. However, the device shows excellent autonomy. The tablet will easily work 12 hours when viewing page pages with minimal display brightness. If you set a comfortable brightness to read, the device will provide 6-7 hours of operation.

With maximum processor loading and graphic adapterThe tablet will last about 3 hours.

It is also worth noting that B1-A71 is able to work for more than 5 days in standby mode.

Impression

Even despite all the compromises who had to go to the manufacturer, Acer Iconia Tab B1-A71 is a good budget tablet from the famous brand.

Features:

7 "Display

Compactity

Android 4.1.2.

Not bad level of productivity

Battery life

Specifications:

• Model Acer Iconia Tab B1-A71
• CPU MEDIATEK MTK 8317T, dual-core, 1.2 GHz
• Graphic processor PowerVR SGX531
• Dimensions 19,7 x 12.9 x 1.13 cm
• Weight 320 g
• Display TN, Touch, 7 "
• Resolution 1024 x 600 pixels
• Oz 512 MB
• Memory 8 GB + MicroSD up to 32 GB
• Food Li-Polymer, 2710 Mach
• Camera Frontal, VGA
• Communications Wi-Fi 802.11b / g / n, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS, output by 3.5 mm, microUSB
• OS. Google Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean.