Months after announcing its intent to carry it, AT&T will finally launch an HSPA+ version of the Acer Iconia Tab A501 on September 18th.
“For tablet users it needs to be always on, connected, and readily available to access the content they want, including entertainment, social networking, email and Internet browsing,” said Glenn Lurie, president, emerging devices, AT&T. “We’re connecting the Acer Iconia to the AT&T 4G network and we’re offering several data options, both prepaid and postpaid plans, to ensure the best experience, the best value and the greatest flexibility for our consumer and small business customers.”
Acer Iconia Tab A501 specifications:
- Processor: 1GHz dual-core NVIDIA Tegra 2
- Operating system: Google Android 3.0
- Cellular connectivity: HSPA+
- Other connectivity: GPS, 802.11 a/b/g/n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, DLNA
- Display: 10.1-inch WXGA
- Input: Capacitive touchscreen
- Memory: 1GB RAM
- Storage: 32GB onboard / microSD cards up to 32GB
- Rear-facing camera: 5MP with auto-focus and flash
- Front-facing camera: 2MP
- Battery: 3260mAh x 2
- Dimensions / weight: 26 x 17.7 x 1.3 centimeters / 765 grams
AT&T will offer the Acer Iconia Tab A501 for US$329.99 with a two-year contract and $479.99 with no contract starting on September 18th.
It is likely the same model that Rogers will soon offer in Canada according to a recent rumour.