Acer launches 7-inch Acer Iconia Tab A100 tablet in Canada and US

Acer Iconia Tab A100Acer today announced the launch of its first 7-inch tablet, the Acer Iconia Tab A100. As Acer points out, it is also the first 7-inch tablet to run Android 3.2 (Honeycomb).

“The Acer Iconia Tab A100 tablet delivers the ultimate combination of portability and performance for fun and gaming as well as staying in touch,” said Sumit Agnihotry, vice president of product marketing, Acer America. “Families are spending more time social networking and enjoying web-based digital media, so a highly portable tablet like the Acer A100 will let them get more done and stay connected on the go to enjoy their lives more fully.”

Acer Iconia Tab A100 specifications:

  • Processor: Dual-core NVIDIA Tegra 2 with Power GeForce GPU
  • Operating system: Google Android 3.2
  • Cellular connectivity: None
  • Other connectivity: 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, DLNA
  • Display: 7-inch WSVGA
  • Input: Capacitive touchscreen
  • Memory: 1GB RAM
  • Storage: microSD cards up to 32GB
  • Rear-facing camera: 5MP with LED flash and 720p HD video capture
  • Front-facing camera: 2MP fixed-focused
  • Connectors: HDMI port
  • Battery: 1530mAh
  • Weight: 417 grams (0.92 pounds)

The Acer Iconia Tab A100 is now available in the US for US$329.99 for the 8GB model and US$349.99 for the 16GB model. It will launch in Canada next month for CA$349.99 for the 8GB model and CA$399.99 for the 16GB model.

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