Acer Iconia W511
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Display: 10.1 inches, 768 x 1366 pixels
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Chipset: Intel Atom Z2760
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RAM: 2 GB LPDDR2
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OS: Windows 8 Pro
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Battery: 3540 mAh
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Released Date: August 2012
Specifications
General
| Device Type | Tablet |
| Model | Acer Iconia W511 |
| Released | August, 2012 |
| Status | Discontinued |
Design
| Dimensions | 258.5 x 167.5 x 8.8 mm |
| Weight | 580 g |
| Colors | Gray |
Display
| Display Type Display Technology => A number of display technologies and types used in mobile phones => TFT (Thin Film Transistor), IPS (In-Place Switching), OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diode), AMOLED (Active-Matrix Organic Light-Emitting Diode), Super AMOLED (an even advanced version of AMOLED), Resistive Touchscreen (Resistive touchscreens contain two layer of conductive material with a very small gap between them which acts as a resistance), Capacitive Touchsceen (Capacitive touchscreen technology consists of a layer of glass coated with a transparent conductor) | IPS LCD |
| Size | 10.1 inches |
| Resolution | 768 x 1366 pixels |
| Pixel Density Pixel Density (PPI) is refers to the concentration of pixels on a particular display, measured in pixels per inch (ppi). Pixel density is calculated by dividing the diagonal pixel resolution of a display by its diagonal size, higher pixel density better display quality. | 155 PPI |
| Features | LED backlight, HDCP, CineCrystal |
Platform
| Operating System OS => Every computer system run on a base software called Operating System (OS). Operating System controls all basic operations of the computer (such as smartphone, PDAs, tablet computers and other handheld devices). The Operating System allows the user to install and run third party applications (apps), apps are used to add new functionality to the device. | Windows 8 Pro |
| SIM SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) is a small card that contains mobile network subscriber's account information. This allows the phone using the card to attach to a mobile network. The SIM card is most commonly associated with GSM and UMTS mobile networks. Moving a SIM card from one phone to another allows a subscriber to switch mobile phones without having to contact their mobile network carrier. SIM cards can also be used by a phone to store limited amounts of data, such as phone numbers and text messages. | Yes, Mini-SIM |
Hardware
| Chipset Chipset is a group of integrated circuits designed to perform one or a more dedicated functions, often with real time computing constraints, Popular smartphones are equipped with more advanced embedded chipsets that can do many different tasks depending on their programming. | Intel Atom Z2760 |
| CPU | Dual-core 1.8 GHz Intel Atom |
| GPU GPU (Graphics Processing Unit) is a single-chip processor designed to rapidly manipulate and alter memory to accelerate the creation of images in a frame buffer intended for output to a display, This includes things such as lighting effects, object transformations, and 3D motion. | PowerVR SGX545 |
| RAM RAM (Random Access Memory) is a type of computer memory that can be accessed randomly, any byte of memory can be accessed without touching the preceding bytes that allows information to be stored and accessed quickly from random locations. RAM is the most common type of memory found in computer systems, smartphones, tablets and other electronic devices. | 2 GB LPDDR2 |
| Internal Storage Internal Storage is a data storage space (flash memory) mostly used in smartphones, tablets and other electronic devices where operating system, apps, music, photos, videos, files and other user data Is stored. | 64 GB |
| Memory Card Slot Memory Card Slot is a special slot for inserting a memory card. Memory cards allow you to expand the phone's built-in memory, A memory card (sometimes called a flash memory card or a storage card) is a small storage medium used to store data such as text, pictures, audio, and video, for use on small, portable or remote computing devices such as mobile phones, mp3 players, digital cameras. | Yes |
| Sensors Sensors are electronic components that detects and responds to some type of input from the physical environment. The specific input could be light, heat, motion, moisture, pressure and location, The output is generally a signal that is converted to use in computing systems, a location sensor, such as a GPS receiver is able to detect current location of your electronic device. | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Multiple speakers |
| Audio Technology | High Definition Audio |
Battery
| Capacity Battery Capacity is a measure (typically in Amp-hr) of the charge stored by the battery, and is determined by the mass of active material contained in the battery. The battery capacity represents the maximum amount of energy that can be extracted from the battery under certain conditions. | 3540 mAh |
| Battery Life | Up to 9 hours |
| Charging | 18W power adapter |
Camera
| Rear Camera Camera is able to capture photographs and usually videos, The most important characteristics of a camera are the resolution (measured in megapixels), lens focus type (fixed or automatic), higher megapixel cameras are known to capture higher quality photos, but not always a good measurement of the photos quality. | 8 MP |
| Front Camera | 2 MP |
| Camera Features | Autofocus, LED flash, 720p video recording |
| Flash Flash Light => There is commonly two types of flash lights are used in camera mobile phones, LED Flash (LED flash offers lower power consumption with drive circuitry that takes up very little room, LEDs can be strobed faster than any other light source), Xenon Flash (xenon flash produces an extremely intense full-spectrum white light for a very short duration) | LED |
Connectivity
| Bluetooth Bluetooth is a wireless communications technology for exchanging data between mobile phones, headsets, computers and other network devices over short distances without wires, Bluetooth technology was primarily designed to support simple wireless networking of personal consumer devices. | 4.0 |
| Wi-fi Wi-Fi is a popular wireless networking technology using radio waves to provide high-speed network connections that allows devices to communicate without cords or cables, Wi-Fi is increasingly becoming the preferred mode of internet connectivity all over the world. | 802.11 a/b/g/n |
| USB | microUSB 2.0, Full-size USB 2.0 |
| GPS GPS The Global Positioning System is a satellite-based radio navigation system, GPS permits users to determine their position, velocity and the time 24 hours a day, in all weather, anywhere in the world, In order to locate your position, your device or GPS receiver must have a clear view of the sky. | Yes |
| NFC NFC (Near field communication) is a set of standards for smartphones and similar devices to establish peer-to-peer radio communications with each other by touching them together or bringing them into proximity, usually no more than a few inches. |
Reviews
| User Reviews 1 User Reviews |
We found the Acer Iconia W511 to be a decent budget Windows 8 tablet option. Its plastic design is not fancy but feels lightweight for comfortable handling. The display offers good viewing angles despite the lower 1366x768 resolution. - PhoneArena |
| User Reviews 2 |
The keyboard stand is nice but the keys feel very stiff. I love that features like the Windows 8 interface, playing HD videos, and Windows updates - hismad247 |
| User Reviews 3 |
The tablet feels sturdy and premium with a nice weight to it. The keyboard dock provides a laptop-style experience and extra battery life. The sound volume from the dual speakers is loud with good quality, although your hands cover them in landscape orientation. - Clove Technology |
| Tabletmonkeys Reviews Tabletmonkeys Reviews |
Pros: - Comes with a keyboard dock for laptop-style use - Dock provides extra battery life, almost doubling runtime - Displays good viewing angles Cons: - Keyboard keys feel too stiff - Touchpad loses responsiveness over time - Cameras are mediocre quality |
Acer recently released its Iconia W511, a new Windows 8 tablet priced to compete with Android slates. The W511 offers the full Windows experience in a lightweight yet functional design.
While it lacks premium build quality, the sub $400 price makes it one of the most affordable ways to get Windows 8.
Sporting a 10-inch screen, the all plastic W511 feels solidly put together if not fancy. Its soft rounded corners allow for comfortable handling without digging into your palms.
The 1366×768 resolution display provides decent color reproduction and viewing angles. Images and videos look sharp enough for casual usage.
Under the hood lies an Intel Atom Z2760 processor, 2GB of RAM, and 64GB of storage. Performance proves suitable for web browsing, media playback, and office tasks.
Only demanding games and apps sometimes exhibit slowdowns. But the W511 handles day to day usage admirably well without frustration.
The full Windows 8 Pro OS allows you to leverage legacy desktop software lacking from rival Android and iOS tablets. When paired with the included keyboard dock, the W511 provides a quasi laptop experience for productivity.
The dock also practically doubles battery life to around 18 hours of mixed usage.
While nice for typing, the keyboard dock has its shortcomings. The cramped touchpad loses accuracy and responsiveness after short use. And the dock connection fails to securely grip the tablet.
You may find the tablet slipping out on occasion. This likely rules the W511 out as a laptop replacement solution.
Cameras also fail to impress, with noisyimages lacking in detail. But the 8MP rear and 2MP front shooters should work fine for casual shots. On the plus side, the speakers pump out loud volume with minimal distortion. Just dont block them when holding in landscape orientation.
For those seeking an affordable entry point into Windows 8 tablets, the Iconia W511 warrants consideration. It handles everyday tasks respectably well at a budget price point.
But beware its limitations as a productivity device before purchase. If you can live with the shortcomings, the W511 brings Windows 8 in an accessible package.
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