Acer Iconia A1-830

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 291 reviews of Acer Iconia A1-830. The average rating for this product is 3.9/5, compared to an average rating of 4.2/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviewers really like the size and price. The performance and screen are also mentioned favorably. Many are critical about the touch screen and battery.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Acer Iconia A1-830 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 88/100 = Very good quality.

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Amazon.co.uk review summary for Acer Iconia A1-830

alaTest has collected and analyzed 16 user reviews of Acer Iconia A1-830 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. People are impressed by the durability and usability. The price and screen are also mentioned favorably. The touch screen and portability get negative reviews.

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94% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Andrew Williams (trustedreviews.com)

Acer Iconia A1-830

Hands-on at CES 2014: A budget Android tablet with the same screen size as an iPad mini

People expecting the Acer Iconia A1-830 to be a cheap iPad mini will likely be disappointed. It looks like an iPad mini, but the Android OS means it's nothing like an Apple tablet. It's also not particularly remarkable in terms of the specs it offers,...

Jan, 2014

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Expert review by : Dan Grabham (techradar.com)

Acer Iconia A1 review

A new version of Acer's 7.9-inch low price Android

Clean design ; 7.9-inch at a great price ; microSD

Low screen resolution ; Cited battery life not great ; Only Bluetooth 3.0

Feb, 2014

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Expert review by : Mike Lowe (pocket-lint.com)

Acer Iconia A1-830 (2014) pictures and hands-on - Pocket-lint

Acer has updated its A1 tablet with a new version for 2014, the A1-830. It's a subtle upgrade compared to its predecessor, but there are new features that

Jan, 2014

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Expert review by : Xiomara Blanco (cnet.co.uk)

Acer Iconia A1-830 tablet is basic, chic, and cheap

Starting at $179, the 7.9-incher is a simple yet stylish budget tablet.

The $179 ; is stylishly thin and performs consistently smoothly during casual use. With a smooth aluminum back, it feels solid yet comfortable to hold, and it has a microSD card expansion slot.

It runs an older version of Android; performance lags if multiple apps are open or if multitasking; the screen resolution is low for today's standards; it no longer offers a micro-HDMI port.

The Acer Iconia A1-830 is a sleek and simple tablet for basic use, but you need only spend $50 more to upgrade to a slate with faster performance and better features.

Apr, 2014

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Expert review by : Tom Morgan (expertreviews.co.uk)

Acer Iconia A1 review

The best 4:3 Android tablet for those on a budget, but the Nexus 7 is still superior

Jul, 2013

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Expert review by : Mike Jennings (itpro.co.uk)

Acer Iconia A1-830 review

An Android tablet at a bargain price. Is it too good to be true?

Decent build quality; Surprising amount of power; Low price

Old version of Android; Poor battery life; Low-resolution screen; Bad camera

The Iconia can't match up to the Nexus 7. The screen, power levels, battery life and software will all disappoint.

Jun, 2014

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Expert review by : Bobby MacPherson (alphr.com)

Acer Iconia A1-830 review

Not as good as the Nexus 7 or Kindle Fire HDX 7in, but Acer's second stab at a budget 7.9in tablet is a good performer for the money

May, 2014

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Expert review by : Alastair Stevenson (theinquirer.net)

CES: Acer Iconia A1-830 hands-on review

Acer channels iPad Mini for latest tablet

The Acer Iconia A1-830 is set to arrive in Europe during the first quarter of 2014 and will have a recommended retail price of €169. Having had some time with the A1-830, while its specifications aren't anything special when compared to more expensive...

Jan, 2014

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Expert review by : Tony Ibrahim (goodgearguide.com.au)

Acer Iconia A1-830 Android tablet review

Acer has made a great 7.9in tablet, but it lingers behind its established rivals.

Sub-$250 price ; Aluminum rear casing ; 2MP front cam with face detection

Low resolution screen

Acer has made a decent tablet with the A1-830. It looks like an Apple iPad Mini — which is a good looking tablet — and it will easily perform most tasks without any trouble. Furthermore, the $249 price is attractive.

Mar, 2014

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Expert review by : Xiomara Blanco (cnet.com)

Acer Iconia A1-830 review

The Acer Iconia A1-830 tablet is the designer handbag knock-off of tablets. It looks like a high-end purchase, but it simply -- and fashionably -- fulfills basic needs at a reasonable price. The 7.9-inch slate resembles an Apple iPad Mini at first...

The $179 Acer Iconia A1-830 is stylishly thin and performs consistently smoothly during casual use. With a smooth aluminum back, it feels solid yet comfortable to hold, and it has a microSD card expansion slot.

It runs an older version of Android; performance lags if multiple apps are open or if multitasking; the screen resolution is low for today's standards; it no longer offers a micro-HDMI port.

The Acer Iconia A1-830 is a sleek and simple tablet for basic use, but you need only spend $50 more to upgrade to a slate with faster performance and better features.

Apr, 2014

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