Acer Predator 8
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Display: 8.0 inches, 1920 x 1200 pixels
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Chipset: Intel Atom x7-Z8700
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RAM: 2GB
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OS: Android 5.0 (Lollipop)
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Battery: 4420 mAh
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Released Date: 02-09-2015
Specifications
General
| Device Type | Android Tablet |
| Model | Predator 8 |
| Released | September, 2015 |
| Status | Discontinued |
Design
| Dimensions | 217.9 x 127 x 8.6 mm |
| Weight | 353.8 g |
| Colors | Black/Silver |
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 | 8.0 inches |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1200 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. | 283 ppi |
| Features | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
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. | Android 5.0 (Lollipop) |
| 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. | No |
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 x7-Z8700 |
| CPU | Quad-core 1.6 GHz |
| 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. | Intel HD |
| 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. | 2GB |
| 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. | 32GB/64GB |
| 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, Ambient light sensor, Gyroscope |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| Audio Technology | Album art cover, Background playback |
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. | 4420 mAh |
| Battery Life | 6 hours |
| Charging | No |
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. | 5 MP |
| Front Camera | 2 MP |
| Image | 2592 x 1944 pixels, 5.04 MP |
| Video | 1080p@30fps |
| Camera Features | Autofocus |
| 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) | No |
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. | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n |
| USB | microUSB 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. | No |
| 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. | |
| Wireless Charging Wireless Charging (Inductive Charging) uses an electromagnetic field to transfer energy between two objects. This is usually done with a charging station. Energy is sent through an inductive coupling to an electrical device, which can then use that energy to charge batteries or run the device. | No |
Reviews
| User Reviews 1 User Reviews |
We found the aggressive and unique design makes it stand out from other tablets. We appreciated the four front-facing speakers which deliver excellent audio quality. - Android Authority |
| User Reviews 2 |
In our gaming tests, the tablet performed smoothly without any lag or stuttering. The front-facing speakers sounded excellent as well. However, we were disappointed by the short battery life, averaging only 4-6 hours of use. - SwirlingOverCoffee |
| User Reviews 3 |
We liked the four front-facing speakers which create an immersive audio experience for games. In our hands-on time, the 1920 x 1200 resolution screen looked great and the Intel processor provided smooth gaming performance. - PhoneArena |
| Tabletmonkeys Reviews Tabletmonkeys Reviews |
Pros: - Sharp and aggressive gaming-inspired design stands out - Vivid and color accurate IPS display with wide viewing angles - Smooth gaming performance with no lag Cons: - Short battery life of only 4-6 hours - Lack of 3G/4G connectivity |
Acer makes aggressive push into gaming tablets with the Predator 8.
This uniquely-designed 8-inch tablet packs impressive specs and features to rival gaming offerings from Nvidia and others.
Sporting an alien-inspired aesthetic, the Predator 8 stands out from the tablet crowd.
Four front-facing speakers deliver killer sound, while tactile feedback vibrations up the immersive factor.
The 1920 x 1200 IPS screen impresses with vivid colors and wide viewing angles.
Under the hood, a quad-core Intel Atom x7 processor and 2GB RAM drive smooth Android gaming performance.
Our benchmarks returned scores surpassing 70% of tablets.
The 64GB storage (expandable up to 128GB) offers ample room for games.
Gaming is responsive thanks to the Intel GPU driving graphics and haptic feedback motors adding realism. The Predator 8 tackles action games without lag or stuttering seen with cheaper tablets.
Negatives are middling battery life – just 4-6 hours from the 4,420 mAh Li-Po battery, requiring an external power bank for long play sessions.
It also lacks 3G/4G connectivity – you'll need a Wi-Fi network for online gaming.
Acer succeeds in delivering a powerful and fun gaming tablet ready to challenge the Nvidia Shield and others.
Immersive audio, a vibrant screen and lag-free gaming highlight why the Predator 8 is Acer's best attempt yet at a pure-play gaming tablet.
If you want a uniquely-designed mobile gaming rig with loads of power, put the Predator 8 on your radar.
Strong performance for the price combined with loud speakers and tactile feedback make this a gaming tablet worth considering.
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