Feb

Acer 16 GB Iconia B1 Tablet Launched at the MWC

Acer has already made it clear they are aiming for a larger slice of the tablet pie in 2013. The company has also stated its Iconia B1 tablet targeted at the budget segment is important towards achieving that. With that in mind, Acer launched a slightly enhanced model of the budget tablet with 16 GB of storage at the on-going MWC. The rest of the specs continues to be the same — a 7 inch 1,024 x 600 display, 1.2 GHz dual core Mediatek chip, 512 MB of RAM along with a few other convenient features such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, and a Micro-USB port. There is also a microSD card slot to allow for more storage. The Iconia B1 with 16 GB on-board comes at a price of €139.

Acer had launched the 8 GB version of the Iconia B1 at the CES event and had priced it for €119.

Catch up with the PR below for more info:

Acer Iconia B1 16GB Now Available

Acer expands Acer Iconia B1 series with 16GB version
Ideal for first time users or families opting for a 2nd tablet for their children
Also easy to carry, read and explore, and powerful enough for fast media consumption – it is an excellent mobile companion for the busy executive

BARCELONA (Feb. 24, 2013) – Acer today announced the expansion of the Iconia B1-A71 tablet with a16GB version. First announced at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) as 8GB version, the Iconia B1-A71 is targeted at young or new users or families looking for an additional tablet for their children. The Iconia B1 is also ideal for busy individuals seeking a convenient mobile companion. At 7 inches – the same size as a standard book page – the display is comfortable for e-reading, web browsing, playing games and watching videos.

Super Portable: The Iconia B1 is easy to hold and use in one hand, a triangular corner grip on the lower left side improves single-hand usage even more. It’s also easy to tote around in a bag or jacket at a feather-light 320 grams, making it one of the lightest 7-inch tablets in the market.

Highly Responsive Fun: To take your experience to the next level, this tablet combines a 1.2GHz dual-core processor for fast and smooth gaming, web browsing and video watching with Android’s Jelly Bean operating system to get quickly precise answers to your search queries and seamless browsing. For many search queries performed through VoiceSearch, you can now hear a spoken answer quickly.

Fast and Free Media: Over 500 free online magazines from hundreds of publishers and top web sites are always at your fingertips thanks to Google Currents. The recently updated smart mobile app allows you to discover, read, and share your favorite new outlets, blogs and online magazine on the 7-inch WSVGA (1,024 x 600) capacitive display – even when offline. If you are into playing, you have more than 700,000 games and apps from Google Play to choose from.

Capture and Share More: To top off the rich experience, the Iconia B1 comes with a front-facing camera to engage in live chats with your friends. The camera is on the top right corner and works also when in landscape mode, allowing your friends to get into the picture during a video chat.

The Iconia B1 is an affordable entry level device to the wide family of Acer products and is designed for the everyday usage of Modern Day Explorers – in this case young explorers or busy mobile explorers. The Iconia B1 is, like its Acer family products, a device which provides the most premium experience at its price point. Available as 8GB and 16GB version with the option to expand via microSD™ slot, the Iconia B1 is the ideal easy companion for tablet newbies or children while adults use their own.

Pricing, Availability and Warranty
The Acer Iconia B1-A71 16GB is available immediately in Europe, Middle East and Africa with a starting price of €139(1).

The Acer Iconia B1-A71 8GB is available since mid-January at a starting price of €119(1).

Acer Iconia B1-A71 features and specs:
-Android Jelly Bean operating system
- Mediatek dual-core 1.2GHz processor (MTK 8317T)
-7-inch diagonal WSVGA capacitive multitouch screen with 1,024 x 600 resolution display
-8GB/16GB(2) of internal storage
-Wireless connectivity:
-Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
-Bluetooth® wireless technology 4.0
-GPS
-3.5mm headset/headphone/microphone jack
-internal speaker
-microSD™ expansion slot with up to 32GB support
-front-facing 0.3-megapixel webcam
-Rechargeable 2,710 mAh battery
-micro-USB (charging and PC connect) with USB 2.0
-Dimensions: 197.4 mm x 128.5 mm x 11.3 mm
-Weight: 320 g

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