Acer Iconia Tab A510 - Specifications. Acer Iconia Tab A510 - Technical Specifications Video Review and Unboxing

Not very expensive, but with full Windows 8

More and more tablets on Windows 8 continue to enter the market. Moreover, almost all models are not just a tablet, but a hybrid of a tablet and a laptop. At the end of last year, we met with ASUS VivoTab, but now it's our turn to look at a similar (in concept) Acer model - Iconia Tab W510.

As a reminder, Iconia Tab W510 is not the only Windows 8 model in the Acer catalog. In addition to it, the company released the Iconia Tab W700 - a tablet that, thanks to a stationary docking station, turns into a candy bar (we told you about this model and).

Before proceeding to a detailed study of the Iconia Tab W510, we traditionally study the characteristics and compare them with the specifications of competitors. The main competitor of this model is undoubtedly ASUS VivoTab TF810C. In addition to it, we have included a Sony tablet laptop on Windows 8 in the table, as well as Acer Iconia Tab W700.

	Acer Iconia Tab W510	ASUS VivoTab TF810C	Acer Iconia W700	Sony VAIO Duo 11
Screen	10.1 ″, IPS, 1366 × 768 (155 ppi)	11.6 ″, Super IPS +, 1366 × 768 (135 ppi)		11.6 ″, IPS, 1920 × 1080 (190 ppi)
CPU		Intel Atom Z2760 @ 1.8 GHz (2 cores, HT and TB support)	Intel Core i3-2365M @ 1.4 GHz (2 cores, HT support) / Intel Core i5-3317U @ 1.7 GHz (2 cores, HT and TB support)	Intel Core i3-2365M @ 1.4 GHz (2 cores, HT support) / Intel Core i7-3517U @ 1.9 GHz (2 cores, HT and TB support)
GPU	Imagination SGX545	Imagination SGX545	Intel HD 3000/4000	Intel HD 3000/4000
Flash memory	32 or 64 GB	32 or 64 GB + cloud storage 32 GB (3 years)	64/128 GB SSD	128/256 SSD
Connectors	Micro-HDMI, 3.5mm headset jack, Micro-USB, USB 2.0 (on docking station)	Micro-HDMI, 3.5 mm headset jack, two USB 2.0 (on docking station)	Micro-HDMI (includes a VGA adapter), 3.5mm headset jack, one USB 3.0 (on a tablet, not available when docked) and three USB 3.0 (on a docking station)	HDMI, 3.5 mm headset jack, two USB 3.0, Ethernet, VGA
Memory card support	microSD / SDHC (up to 64GB)	microSD / SDHC (up to 64GB)	not	SD / SDHC (up to 64GB)
RAM	2 GB	2 GB	4 GB	6/8 GB
Cameras		rear (8 Mp) and front (2 Mp)	rear (photo - 5 Mp, video - 1080p) and front (photo - 0.9 Mp, video - 720p)	rear (photo - 2.4 Mp, video - 1920 × 1080), front (2.4 Mp)
the Internet	Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi, Ethernet
Operating system	Microsoft Windows 8	Microsoft Windows 8	Microsoft Windows 8	Microsoft Windows 8
Dimensions * (mm)	259 x 187 x 9.9	294 × 189 × 8.7	295 × 191 × 11.9	320 × 199 × 17.9
Weight without and with docking station (g)	567/1267	675/1340	940	1300

* - according to the manufacturer's data; For ASUS and Acer devices, thickness is shown without docking station.

As we can see, in most parameters, Acer Iconia Tab W510 and ASUS VivoTab TF810C are twins. The main difference between the Acer tablet is the smaller diagonal at the same screen resolution. As a result - less device mass. In general, among all four models, the characteristics of which are listed in the table, Acer Iconia Tab W510 is the most compact and affordable (its cost in Russian retail fluctuates around 24,500 rubles). However, unlike the Sony VAIO Duo 11 and the Acer Iconia Tab W700, the W510 is closer to portable netbooks than full-fledged work computers.

Packaging and equipment

The tablet came to us in a massive box that inspires respect for the product.

Inside it housed: the tablet itself, a keyboard dock, a charger, a Micro-USB - USB-host adapter, a cloth for cleaning the screen, as well as a number of user manuals and other paper products (both in the form of booklets and in the form of various leaflets).

For complete happiness, only a cover is not enough.

Design

Acer Iconia Tab W510 is a representative of the more and more popular class of devices "tablet-transformer" today. Like the ASUS Vivo Tab, which we recently reviewed, the Acer Iconia Tab W510 consists of two parts: the tablet itself and a keyboard dock equipped with a touchpad, additional connectors and a separate battery.

Let's take a look at these two parts separately.

The tablet

The tablet is quite weighty, but it does not look massive (unlike the same ASUS Vivo Tab - however, it has a larger screen diagonal). And when you take the device in hand, you immediately notice that it has its own style.

Acer's designers have succeeded in what many other manufacturers fail - to create a tablet that looks quite original. True, for this we had to go against the newfangled tendencies: the body of the tablet does not thin towards the edges, and the material is plastic, not metal.

The back of the device is painted in metallic silver. The front edge of the tablet is white. Acer Iconia Tab W510 style is built on a combination of white and silver-metallic colors.

Most of the connectors are located on the right side of the device. These are Micro-HDMI, Micro-USB, microSD card slot, built-in microphone hole and speaker grill. In addition, on the right side we see a volume rocker.

The second speaker is located on the left side. And on the top there is a Power button, an auto-rotate screen lock lever and a 3.5 mm headphone jack.

The bottom edge is occupied by slots for connecting to a keyboard docking station. Among them is a connector for connection charger.

Dock station

The docking station design is in perfect harmony with the tablet design. Its entire body is made of silver-metallic plastic, while the tablet cradle and keyboard buttons are white.

From the connectors on the docking station, we see USB 2.0 (on the right) and a connector for a charger.

The keyboard is of a netbook type. The keys are small - smaller than a laptop and roughly like a netbook. Mandatory for Windows 8 / RT devices windows buttonas well as the top row of auxiliary keys.

When you connect your tablet to the docking station, the distance between the bottom edge of the tablet and the main body of the docking station catches your eye: it's about half a centimeter. It is a pity that the designers did not think to make the cradle transparent: then the effect would be obtained, as if the tablet was hovering over the keyboard. But the chosen option is not bad either - at least in that it does not try to seem too similar to a regular netbook.

An important feature is the ability to tilt the tablet back (at an angle of 295 degrees) and position it so that the keyboard does not fall into the field of view. As such, it can be used, for example, to watch movies.

Overall, the design of the Acer Iconia Tab W510 made a good impression on us. This is not to say that the appearance of the device is delightful, but certainly there is no rejection. And the functionality is in order.

Screen

The tablet is equipped with a screen with a diagonal of 10.1 inches and a resolution of 1366 × 768. As we remember, ASUS VivoTab has a larger screen at the same resolution, and therefore a lower density of dots per inch. But how is Acer doing with the other display settings?

Alexey Kudryavtsev, editor of the “Monitors” and “Projectors and TV” sections, carried out a detailed examination of the screen with the use of measuring devices. Here is his conclusion.

The tablet screen is covered with a glass plate with a mirror-smooth surface and, judging by the reflection of bright light sources in it, has a weak anti-glare filter. On the outer surface of the screen there is a special oleophobic (grease-repellent) and rather effective coating, so fingerprints do not appear as quickly as in the case of ordinary glass, but are removed more easily.

When manual control brightness its maximum value was 270 cd / m², minimum - 16 cd / m². The maximum brightness is not very high, so to work with this tablet outdoors in bright daylight, you will have to look for a well-shaded area. Minimum brightness allows you to comfortably work with the tablet even in complete darkness. There is an automatic brightness control by the light sensor (it is located in the upper right corner on the screen frame). In complete darkness, the auto-brightness function reduces the brightness to at least 120 cd / m2 (too much), in an office illuminated with artificial light, sets the brightness to 200 cd / m2 (acceptable), in a very bright environment it increases to a maximum of 270 cd / m2 (as and you need). At low brightness, there is no backlight flickering.

IN this tablet an IPS-type matrix is \u200b\u200bused, as a result, the screen has good viewing angles without inverting shades and without significant color shift, even with large deviations from the perpendicular to the screen. True, the black field when deviated along the diagonal is strongly lightened and acquires a noticeable purple tint. When viewed from a perpendicular view, the uniformity of the black field over most of the screen area is good, but in the corners and close to the edge in several places you can see a local increase in the brightness of the black field. The response time for the transition black-white-black is 31 ms (18 ms on + 13 ms off). The transition between mid-tones of 25% and 75% (based on the numerical value of the color) and back takes 42 ms in total.

The contrast is typical for IPS matrices - about 750: 1. The 32-point gamma curve showed no blockage in highlights or shadows, and the exponential function exponent is 1.76, which is less than the standard value of 2.2, so the images on the screen of this device as a whole will look slightly lighter. compared to screens that have a standard gamma curve. In this case, the real gamma curve deviates somewhat from the power dependence:

Color gamut narrower than sRGB:

Apparently, the matrix's light filters mix the components together. The spectra confirm this:

This technique allows you to increase the brightness of the screen with the same energy consumption for the backlight. The color temperature balance is good - the shades of gray have a color temperature close to 6500 K. The deviation from the spectrum of an absolutely black body (delta E) is less than 10 units, which is very good for a consumer device, in addition, delta E changes little over the entire significant part of the scale gray scale (the dark areas of the gray scale can be ignored, since the color balance there is not very important, and the measurement error at low brightness is large):

In total, the screen has a good color balance, but this is where its advantages end, since the maximum brightness is not very high, the gamma curve differs from the standard one, the color gamut is narrow and the stability of black in relation to gaze deviation from the perpendicular to the screen is low.

Hardware configuration features

The Acer Iconia W510 is based on the same Intel Atom Z2760 chip that we saw in our recent review of the ASUS VivoTab tablet. So you can and should compare these devices in terms of implementation details. As you remember, this 32-nanometer microcircuit is not just a processor, but a full-fledged single-chip platform for creating compact and low-power devices with relatively low (for x86 solutions) performance. On the one hand, it has a fully x86-compatible architecture, but on the other, it is significantly limited in terms of peripheral buses and controllers, which has a noticeable impact on products based on it.

The Z2760 has two cores and Hyper-Threading support, resulting in four threads. The cores have a dynamic operating frequency - from 600 MHz in no load, up to 1.8 GHz (Intel Burst mode) in the presence of resource-intensive tasks. Recall that this processor model does not support 64-bit extensions and virtualization. Volume random access memory tablet is 2 GB, which is the maximum for this platform. In this model, when the operating system is loaded without any applications, about 1400 MB is free, which is probably not bad. However, you shouldn't consider the solution to be similar to entry-level desktop systems in terms of performance.

The graphics core is interesting, first of all, by its support for decoding modern video formats and the ability to use a second monitor connected via Micro-HDMI (in modes up to 1080p60). The core shortcomings include the lack of support for the external output of the 23.976 Hz frame rate, as in other Intel processors. When working with an external display via HDMI, digital audio output can be realized. According to the control panel in Windows, this output does not support HDCP and is not capable of outputting multichannel audio tracks, but stereo is quite functional. For presentations and others mobile applications it'll be enough.

From the point of view of 3D graphics, this core should not be taken seriously, although it does support DirectX 9.3, OpenGLES 2.0 and OpenGL 2.1 interfaces. Let us remind you that a special unit for working with cameras is also built into the chip. The modules installed in the tablet support 8 MP for the rear camera and 2 MP for the front camera. Video recording can be carried out in FullHD format on any camera (the test of cameras will be below).

The tablet version in question uses a 64 GB eMMC drive as the main system drive. At the same time, it also has a hidden partition for OS recovery. Taking into account the operating system and the software installed in the basic distribution, the user has about 26 GB. If necessary, you can create a USB OS recovery disk and delete the corresponding partition (about 11 GB) from the built-in drive. Note that this tablet has certain restrictions for loading from external drives. Firstly, only UEFI mode is supported, and secondly, "Secure Boot" mode is enabled by default. So just take your favorite universal from the shelf bootable USB drive and for example do backup system disk or recovering from a system crash will be more difficult. The system storage speed according to the CrystalDiskMark test is about 80 MB / s for reading and 20 MB / s for writing. Interestingly, the competitor's write speed was noticeably higher - about 30 MB / s.

The Acer Iconia W510 also has a microSDHC card slot to expand the user's data storage. However, the speed of work with the cards is not very high - we got 23/12 MB / s read / write numbers with the SanDisk Ultra 32 GB card. This is another example of the compromise that Intel engineers had to make.

To connect peripheral devices, the SoC has a built-in USB bus controller for two ports. The tablet itself does not have a standard output, only microUSB with OTG support. But the dock has a regular USB 2.0 port. More precisely, a USB hub is used, to which the keyboard, touchpad and this port are connected. Speed \u200b\u200bof work with external drives lower than on a modern PC with intel chipset - 25/22 MB / s read and write versus 35/31 MB / s.

The audio system has basic capabilities for working with sound and nothing special can be said about it. The tablet is equipped with two speakers, a built-in microphone on the right side and the ability to connect a headset.

A Broadcom chip with an SDIO interface, similar to that used in the previously tested tablet, is responsible for the wireless connection. However, in the Acer Iconia W510, it is capable of operating in two bands - both at 2.4 GHz and at 5 GHz, which, of course, can be attributed to the advantages of the device. Unfortunately, the speed characteristics remained the same and the maximum that can be obtained from it is a 65 Mbit / s connection and a real speed of up to 35 Mbit / s with a good relationship between the tablet and the router (ASUS RT-N66U was used in the test). So we will once again complain that for such a high-performance device, the wireless controller is clearly weak. The same chip implements the Bluetooth 4.0 controller.

This tablet model has a built-in NFC controller on the I2S bus, which is based on a Broadcom chip. There is also a TPM 1.2 module.

In general, in terms of configuration, we see that there are practically no differences from the previously reviewed model. It seems that Intel has provided its partners with a basic platform for developing their models and the first devices will be very similar to each other. However, it is worth paying attention to some points. First, there is a USB port on the tablet itself. True, it is made in Micro-USB format and requires an additional cable to connect devices. In our opinion, it was worth trying and installing a "regular" USB. The thickness of the case is quite acceptable. Secondly, there is a modification of the device with a built-in 3G module, which can be considered an advantage among similar models. Third, the wireless controller of the device is capable of operating at 5 GHz. But let's not forget about other differences - the screen of the Acer W510 is smaller, it has a "normal" touch module (ASUS has a Wacom with support for a stylus with pressure control), and besides, the tablet does not have a GPS module.

Performance

Today, tablets with Windows 8 on specially designed SoCs are just beginning to appear, so it is still difficult to assess the prospects for this class of solutions and select competitors for them. In our opinion, the main reason for choosing this particular option will be the use of "familiar" Windows, and not any speed characteristics. On the other hand, if we try to exclude the OS factor from consideration (although this is almost impossible with complete solutions for end users), then we can already try to compare products on some tasks popular for tablets.

Considering that in terms of its technical characteristics Acer W510 can be considered another representative of the basic platform, its performance should not differ much from the previously reviewed ASUS VivoTab TF810C. In particular, the GeekBench 2 multiplatform processor and RAM test on this tablet showed a result of 1387 points (Integer 1560, Floating Point 1392, Memory 1149, Stream 1245). This is slightly lower than the ASUS VivoTab. Unfortunately, the latter was not available to us to double-check the numbers, so it is not possible to pinpoint the reasons for this behavior. As options, you can offer updated drivers or other settings for the processor frequency control system. As we remember from ultrabooks, to estimate the speed it is not enough to know the name of the processor model, since manufacturers adjust its operating modes depending on their implementations of the cooling system and power consumption parameters. So in this test the device is similar to nettops and loses in the overall standings to the best representatives on Android and iOS. In the first case, this is due to the quad-core of the top ARM devices, and in the second - to the significantly higher speed of working with floating point numbers and memory in the Apple A6X.

Testing in SunSpider confirmed that the Intel Atom Z2760 looks great among the tablet platforms. The result at 700ms is the best among them. But Peacekeeper still prefers other solutions - the Z2760 gets only 422 points in it.

The traditional Windows / x86 tests PCMark 7 and 3DMark06 (at a resolution of 1280 × 720) showed a score of 1303 and 455 points on the Acer Iconia W510. The first figure practically coincides with the one obtained for ASUS VivoTab TF810C, but the second is noticeably higher. In this case, we could again face platform optimizations or driver updates. Recall that these results are at the level of nettops with other Intel Atom models, and ultrabooks in these tests have several times higher rates.

With "tablet" hits, such as Angry Bidrs or Cut the Rope, the device handles without problems. In the 3D boat racing game Hydro Thunder Hurricane, as on the previous model, there are obvious performance problems, except for a low number of frames per second, sometimes the whole system "freezes" for a split second. But in Reckless Racing and Riptide GP there were no such situations and the picture can be considered perfect.

Recall that graphics core supports a maximum of DirectX 9.3, so games that require version 10 or 11 will not run on it. To assess the speed in games, we checked a couple of middle-aged projects. Need for Speed: Underground (2003) at 1024 × 768 at standard settings gives about 20 fps, but sometimes the speed drops to 13-15 fps, and Worms 3D (also 2003) shows about 40 fps in matrix resolution.

As for video playback, the standard Windows 8 player can work with H.264 in hardware, which allows the processor to reduce the frequency to 1 GHz in this scenario, but for some reason VC-1 and MPEG2 are not given to it (this applies to both Windows Media Playerand a player for the Metro interface). At the same time, MPC-HC easily copes with the "acceleration" of these two formats (up to 25% load at 1.4 GHz), but in H.264 it gives a "broken" picture. So a user who needs versatility will have to spend time choosing and configuring players. Although this certainly does not apply to the tablet in question, but to the current version of the platform.

Concluding this section, let's summarize the testing results. The Acer Iconia W510 tablet is comparable in performance to nettops and other devices based on Intel Atom chips. You can use a wide range of x86 Windows programs on it, but you still need to take into account the limited resources of the device. So the internet, office, casual games are all quite workable. However, for professional processing of photographic materials, computational tasks, modern 3D games and other resource-intensive programs, it is better to look at more powerful devices.

Comparing the model with tablets on other software platforms is rather difficult. But in general, we see that the W510 is clearly not worse than the best representatives of the world of Android and iOS and it implements typical tablet use scenarios in terms of performance very well.

Operating system and applications

The operating system Windows 8 is installed on the tablet. We told you in detail our impressions of this OS in the ASUS VivoTab TF810C review, so we will not repeat ourselves. We only note that all claims remained valid. Windows 8 still gives the impression of a largely experimental OS - primarily due to the meager selection of apps in the Store, as well as imperfections in the pre-installed apps. For example, there are practically no settings in the Video app. Moreover, it does not support MKV files.

And there is still trouble with games: in the four months that have passed since the announcement of Windows 8, Microsoft has not been able to achieve any significant number of really cool game hits in the Store. And regular games for Windows 7 on a configuration like the Acer Iconia Tab W510 are unlikely to be very comfortable to play.

As a plus, we note that Acer, firstly, designed the OS desktop in its corporate style, and secondly, preinstalled the Acer Explorer application, which is designed to help in managing other applications. It also contains a user guide and a list of recommended applications. In general, the presence of Acer Explorer should make it easier to get acquainted with the new device for its owner, who first encountered Windows 8.

Autonomous work

As we remember, ASUS VivoTab turned out to be a real record holder for the duration autonomous work... Acer Iconia Tab W510 does not break records, but demonstrates a very decent level in terms of autonomy. As a reminder, this tablet has two batteries, one in the tablet itself and one in the keyboard dock. The battery in the tablet itself is about twice as large as in the docking station. Its charge lasts about 7 hours of YouTube video playback via internet browser Explorer - at maximum screen brightness. Connecting the dock with a fully charged battery will provide approximately another three and a half hours of video playback. Thus, in total, the tablet will last about 10.5 hours, which is very good.

True, the main "battery eater" is the screen. Therefore, even if you leave the tablet just turned on (of course, the automatic shutdown of the screen when idle must be disabled) and you do not start anything on it, the battery life will not increase very much: the maximum you can count on is 11 and a half hours. If you lower the brightness to an average value, then a tablet with a docking keyboard can last up to 14 hours.

The remaining battery life is indicated in the lower right corner, and there is both information separately for each battery, and the total percentage of charge.

Camera

As befits a top-end tablet, the novelty is equipped with two cameras. The front one is designed for video communication and has a resolution of 2 megapixels. The rear camera - with a resolution of 8 megapixels - is designed for taking photos and videos. Let's look at some examples of pictures taken by her.

In the reduced version, the picture looks very decent, the colors are natural, the clarity is sufficient.

However, if you look at the original in 100% form, you will have to admit that the clarity is still lost in the background. This is clearly seen in the above fragment.

The tablet coped with shooting a page of text under daylight - text and numbers are visible everywhere, although we saw much more decent results with cameras of similar resolution.

The rear camera shoots video with Full HD resolution and a very decent, almost flawless (for devices of this kind) quality. The 31-second video, shot with the rear camera of the Acer iconia Tab W510, can be downloaded (MP4 format, size 57.7 MB).

Note that by default the video is shot at 720p, so to get Full HD, you need to go to the application settings in advance. Likewise with photos (by default they are shot with a funny resolution of 0.9 megapixels).

findings

Acer Iconia Tab W510 is a nice hybrid of Windows 8 tablet and netbook, the main competitor of ASUS VivoTab TF810C. Moreover, despite the significantly lower cost (less than 20 thousand rubles for a model with 32 GB of memory and a docking station included), one cannot say that the Acer Iconia Tab W510 is fundamentally worse than the ASUS model. Yes, it has a shorter battery life and a smaller screen, but the screen resolution is the same (which means the density of dots per inch is higher), and the built-in Wi-Fi modem can operate at 5 GHz, unlike ASUS. As for the hardware platform, both devices are on a par.

Of course, ASUS VivoTab is more focused on professionals: this is evidenced not only by a more capacious battery and used aboutthe larger diagonal of the device, but also such a specific feature as support for Wacom-pen technology, which makes this device interesting for designers, artists, architects. The Acer tablet is more focused on mobile and non-professional use: it is lighter, more compact, more affordable.

That being said, we still note that Windows 8 still needs some work in terms of applications for the new tiled interface. But on the other hand, you can safely use the familiar programs for Windows 7, work in Microsoft Office (which, however, is not included in the package) and do other things that people used to do on netbooks.

Information about the brand, model and alternative names of a specific device, if any.

Design

Information about the dimensions and weight of the device, presented in different units of measurement. Materials used, offered colors, certificates.

Width Width information - refers to the horizontal side of the device in its standard orientation during use.	259.1 mm (millimeters) 25.91 cm (centimeters) 0.85 ft (feet) 10.2 in (inches)
Height Height information - refers to the vertical side of the device in its standard orientation during use.	175.3 mm (millimeters) 17.53 cm (centimeters) 0.58 ft (feet) 6.9 in (inches)
Thickness Information about the thickness of the device in different units.	10.2 mm (millimeters) 1.02 cm (centimeters) 0.03 ft (feet) 0.4 in (inches)
Weight Information about the weight of the device in different units of measurement.	680 g (grams) 1.5 lbs (pounds) 23.99 oz (ounces)
Volume The approximate volume of the device, calculated based on the dimensions provided by the manufacturer. Refers to devices with a rectangular parallelepiped shape.	463.29 cm³ (cubic centimeters) 28.14 in³ (cubic inches)
Colors Information about the colors in which this unit is offered for sale.	The black Silver

Operating system

An operating system is the system software that controls and coordinates the operation of hardware components in a device.

SoC (System on a Chip)

A system on a chip (SoC) integrates all the major hardware components of a mobile device into a single chip.

SoC (System on a Chip) A system on a chip (SoC) integrates various hardware components such as a processor, graphics processor, memory, peripherals, interfaces, etc., as well as the software required for their operation.	Nvidia Tegra 3 T30L
Technological process Information about the technological process by which the chip is manufactured. The value in nanometers is half the distance between the elements in the processor.	40 nm (nanometers)
Processor (CPU) The main function of the processor (CPU) of a mobile device is to interpret and execute instructions contained in software applications.	ARM Cortex-A9
Processor size The capacity (bits) of the processor is determined by the size (in bits) of registers, address buses and data buses. 64-bit processors have more high performance compared to 32-bit processors, which, in turn, are more productive than 16-bit processors.	32 bit
Instruction set architecture Instructions are commands with which the software sets / controls the processor. Information about the instruction set (ISA) that the processor can execute.	ARMv7
Level 1 cache (L1) The cache memory is used by the processor to reduce the time it takes to access more frequently used data and instructions. L1 (Level 1) cache is small and is much faster than both system memory and other levels of cache. If the processor does not find the requested data in L1, it continues to look for it in the L2 cache. On some processors, this search is performed simultaneously in L1 and L2.	32 KB + 32 KB (kilobytes)
L2 cache L2 (level 2) cache is slower than L1, but instead has a larger capacity, allowing more data to be cached. It, like L1, is much faster than system memory (RAM). If the processor does not find the requested data in L2, it continues to look for them in L3 cache memory (if available) or in RAM memory.	1024 KB (kilobytes) 1 MB (megabytes)
The number of processor cores The processor core executes program instructions. There are processors with one, two or more cores. Having more cores increases performance by allowing multiple instructions to execute in parallel.	5
CPU clock speed The clock speed of a processor describes its speed in cycles per second. It is measured in megahertz (MHz) or gigahertz (GHz).	1200 MHz (megahertz)
Graphics processing unit (GPU) A graphics processing unit (GPU) handles computation for a variety of 2D / 3D graphics applications... In mobile devices, it is most commonly used by games, consumer interfaces, video applications, and more.	ULP GeForce
Number of GPU cores Like a processor, a GPU is made up of several working parts called cores. They handle the graphical computing of various applications.	12
GPU clock speed Speed \u200b\u200bis the clock speed of the GPU and is measured in megahertz (MHz) or gigahertz (GHz).	416 MHz (megahertz)
The amount of random access memory (RAM) Random access memory (RAM) is used by the operating system and all installed applications. The data that is saved in RAM is lost after the device is turned off or restarted.	1 GB (gigabytes)
Memory type (RAM) Information about the type of random access memory (RAM) used by the device.	DDR3-L
Number of RAM channels Information about the number of RAM channels that are integrated into the SoC. More channels means higher data rates.	Single channel
RAM frequency The frequency of the RAM determines its speed of operation, more specifically, the speed of reading / writing data.	1500 MHz (megahertz)
	8 pixel shaders 4 vertex shaders

Built-in memory

Each mobile device has built-in (non-removable) fixed memory.

Memory cards

Memory cards are used in mobile devices to increase the storage space for data.

Screen

The screen of a mobile device is characterized by its technology, resolution, pixel density, diagonal length, color depth, etc.

Type / technology One of the main characteristics of the screen is the technology by which it is made and on which the image quality of information directly depends.	TFT
Diagonal On mobile devices, screen size is expressed in terms of the length of its diagonal, measured in inches.	10.1 in (inches) 256.54 mm (millimeters) 25.65 cm (centimeters)
Width Approximate screen width	8.56 in (inches) 217.55 mm (millimeters) 21.75 cm (centimeters)
Height Approximate screen height	5.35 in (inches) 135.97 mm (millimeters) 13.6 cm (centimeters)
Aspect ratio The aspect ratio of the long side of the screen to its short side	1.6:1 16:10
Resolution Screen resolution indicates the number of pixels horizontally and vertically on the screen. More a high resolution means sharper picture detail.	1280 x 800 pixels
Pixel density Information about the number of pixels per centimeter or inch of the screen. Higher density allows information to be shown on the screen in clearer detail.	149 ppi (pixels per inch) 58 ppcm (pixels per centimeter)
Color depth Screen color depth reflects the total number of bits used for color components in one pixel. Information about the maximum number of colors the screen can display.	18 bit 262144 flowers
Screen area The approximate percentage of the display area on the front of the device.	65.33% (percent)
Other characteristics Information about other functions and features of the screen.	Capacitive Multitouch

Sensors

Different sensors perform different quantitative measurements and convert physical metrics into signals that the mobile device can recognize.

Main camera

The main camera of a mobile device is usually located on the back of the body and is used for taking photos and videos.

Additional camera

Additional cameras are usually mounted above the screen of the device and are used mainly for video calls, gesture recognition, etc.

Audio

Information about the type of speakers and audio technology supported by the device.

Radio

The radio of the mobile device is a built-in FM receiver.

Locating

Information about the navigation and positioning technologies supported by the device.

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi is a technology that enables wireless communication for transferring data over short distances between various devices.

Bluetooth

Bluetooth is a standard for secure wireless transfer of data between different types of devices over short distances.

USB

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The variety of tablet computers on the electronics market today is amazing. The buyer is offered cheap and expensive devices made in a plastic or metal case, operating on the basis of an operating room android systems, iOS or Windows. Agree, it is quite difficult to understand all this assortment, especially if a person does not have enough information about what advantages and disadvantages this or that model hides.

In this article, we will introduce you to another interesting device, which, in our opinion, deserves your attention. We are talking about the Acer W510 tablet. Today we will talk about how it works, what characteristics it is endowed with, what users write about it in reviews, and whether it is worth buying it for personal use at all. In this article we will try to characterize the device in terms of configuration, design, technical capabilities and price.

Positioning

To make it clear to the user how the manufacturer positions his device, we will begin this article with a description of its concept. So what tablet PC are we characterizing now? At what price level is it in the hierarchy of Acer models, and who is its potential buyer?

Let's note right away that we are talking about a mid-range device, which debuted back in 2012. Despite this, the tablet continues to sell on the market for $ 500 per copy. Agree, for such a relatively old device, such a price bar looks strange. However, believe me, the technical capabilities of the gadget are fully consistent with that.

The tablet is powered by a powerful chip from Intel, modification Atom Z2760, which means the availability of ample opportunities (large amount of RAM, high clock speed and "nimble" work in general) for the average user. In addition, the device has an exclusive design, original and stylish body, functional additions such as a camera module and others. Large memory capacity, optimized software and good quality Builds add to the overall picture and make the Acer W510 look as attractive as possible.

Equipment

Start over detailed description we would like to present the device kit and describe the auxiliary modules that come with the tablet. First of all, we are talking about the docking station. The developers of the device announced the release of the device exclusively complete with this accessory, which turns a simple tablet into a full-fledged laptop. As you might guess, the docking station that comes with the device for sale is an original design for the Acer W510. There is no need to worry about its compatibility (both at the software level, and in terms of design and usability). By its size, colors, the materials from which the docking station is made, it fully corresponds to the concept of the tablet. That is why it is a pleasure to work with it using the Acer W510.

The docking station has a wide range of functions: it can become a convenient stand for your tablet if you rotate it at the opposite angle. It also integrates a USB port and a connector

Design

The device has a very stylish appearance, which speaks of the manufacturability of the device, its wide functionality. Critics emphasize that the developers did not use the common style used in all tablet models (the famous "rectangle" used by both Chinese noname developers and leading brands for some of their cheap devices). The company that released the Acer W510 tablet did not spare the resources to create its own design and integrate it into the overall ecosystem of its devices. In particular, this may be evidenced by a pseudo-metal body (made of plastic), which consists of two parts - an external and an internal one. The first includes an outline made in gray, while the second is a dark frame around the display and the very "filling" of the tablet itself.

In their reviews, users emphasize that the device really looks interesting and to some extent even original (despite all the variety of tablet PCs of different shapes and sizes). However, this image also has its drawbacks. For example, one of them is the soiled gadget. Just one careless scratch is enough and your Acer Iconia W510 tablet will lose its perfect look. To prevent this from happening, you need to be extremely careful in operation.

CPU

The tablet, as already noted, has the Z2760 chipset. It keeps the operating room running windows systems (x86), which we will discuss in more detail a little further. The speed of the processor itself is noted on the positive side. Users claim they haven't noticed any issues with the responsiveness of their tablet. There is nothing surprising in this, since in general the system is much more balanced and optimized here than the shell that goes on some Android devices. Due to this, visually, the operation of the device looks much faster.

The Intel GMA 3650 accelerator also plays an important role. It is designed to work with "heavy" graphics, so there will be no problems with playing even the most top games on this device.

RAM

When it comes to the operation of mobile devices, it is very important to note how much RAM (or RAM of the device) has. With the help of this characteristic, you will understand how the tablet computer will react to opening several programs at the same time. Since the specs that describe our Acer Iconia W510 indicate the presence of 2GB of RAM, you can be sure that even working with several applications will not affect its performance in the least.

Autonomy

No matter how technological it is mobile device, the issue of its autonomous operation and the level of energy consumption remains the most relevant. Indeed, in essence, this indicator determines how long the device can function without additional charging. And in the case of the Acer Iconia W510, the situation regarding its autonomy can be called very positive. The battery of the device has a capacity of 3540 mAh, which makes it possible to work continuously in reading mode for up to 10 hours on a single charge. This means that at maximum load on the entire system, the tablet will last up to 5 hours. This is enough to enjoy your device on the road or anywhere away from the outlet. At the same time, do not forget about the docking station mentioned above.

With its help, your working time doubles! After all, another battery with a similar capacity is mounted inside this accessory. So, in general, we can say that in any mode of operation, our tablet will be enough for a full working day.

Operating system

In order to characterize the work of the Windows 8 operating system, originally presented on this device, it is necessary that the reader has experience of interacting with this modification of the system. First of all, it should be noted the "Desktop" mode, which we observed on other mobile versions Windows-oriented devices. It looks like this: the user is presented with a screen with a Microsoft-style "tile" symbolizing the designations of various programs and applications. In a way, this is the same "Desktop" of Android devices, styled differently. If desired, the user can leave it and go to the menu, where all applications and add-ons will be available.

The logic of the Windows system on the Acer Iconia W510 is fully preserved. To understand what is meant, you need to work with the device yourself. Some users believe that such an organization of the system is very effective and convenient, while others, on the contrary, criticize Windows and find it uncomfortable to work with.

And, of course, let's not forget about the obvious advantages of this system, such as a suite of office applications, for example. For some users, they are the determining factor in choosing a system for their tablet.

Screen

Looking at the display of the device, the bright and saturated colors of the IPS-matrix immediately become noticeable. They cannot be confused with anything and, according to users, it is this saturation that makes working with the tablet very convenient and understandable in any lighting conditions. Another point that shows the quality of the W510 (reviews confirm this) is the excellent visibility of the image on the monitor, even if the device is tilted. Anyway, viewing angles can be a universal measure of screen quality, so in this case we could have given this model a "5" at the very beginning of the test.

Another confirmation of this is the high resolution and pixel accuracy. Despite the fact that the diagonal of the screen is only 10.1 inches, the device has a resolution of 1366 by 768 pixels. This means high dot density and, as a result, excellent image quality.

Communication

From the point of view of communication capabilities, the Acer W510 (which we are reviewing) is not clear. There are classic data transfer modules (Wi-Fi and Bluetooth), as well as a contactless payment and NFC battery charging module. At the same time, the tablet does not have a SIM card slot (therefore, there is no support for 3G / LTE connection); and there is also no GPS sensor to locate the tablet. Probably, the developers abandoned these additions due to the positioning of the device not as a portable portable gadget, but rather as personal computer or laptop for work tasks.

The heating

Another interesting point that we would like to reveal in this article concerns how hot the case of the device gets during its operation. After all, as you know, the more powerful the gadget, the higher the risk that it will get very hot and at the same time create additional discomfort for the user. What about the Acer W510 with this problem?

The characteristics indicate that the tablet is equipped with a passive cooling system, which means an increased risk of heating it during use. In addition, an X86 processor is installed here, which also makes it more prone to higher temperatures. However, you really shouldn't worry about it.

The previous generation of tablets from Acer (A500 / 501) enjoyed great popularity among users, it is not surprising that the company decided to continue its successful line. The A510 is the successor to the outdated A500 and sits below the A700 and above the A200 in the tablet lineup.

Equipment

• The tablet,
• charger,
• USB-OTG cable,
• warranty card

Appearance, controls, materials used

Externally, the A510 is a complete copy of the flagship A700. On the one hand, it's a little sad that the company doesn't pay much attention to design. On the other hand, look at the same Galaxy S3, Samsung has found its own design (even if not everyone likes it) and is using it, the same is done by Acer.

On the left there is a 3.5 mm headphone jack and a power button, it is illuminated when charging and missed events.

On bottom end you can see the microUSB connector and the "Reset" hole.

On the left is the microHDMI connector, and under the flap are hidden slots for a microSD memory card and a SIM card.

At the top left, there is a place for the volume rocker and the accelerometer lock. The rocker has small projections, with their help it is easy to feel it blindly.

The back of the A510 is made of rubberized plastic, thanks to which the tablet is comfortable to hold in your hands, it does not slip out. Also on the back are the main camera and two stereo speakers. The latter have an average volume, sufficient for a not too noisy room.

There are no complaints about the assembly, excellent materials, convenient arrangement of elements, nothing creaks, no backlash, no staggering.

Dimensions

Like all tablets from Acer, the A510 is heavier and thicker than its competitors. However, many people like just such heavy devices.

• Acer A200 Dimensions (LxWxD) 259x175x13 mm, weight 720 g
• Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 Dimensions (LxWxD) 257x175x10 mm, weight 588 g
• Archos 101 G9 Turbo Dimensions (LxWxD) 276x167x13 mm, weight 649 g
• Acer A510 Dimensions (LxWxD) 260x175x11 mm, weight 675 g

Screen

The model uses a 10.1 ”capacitive touch screen, covered with Gorilla Glass, multi-touch technology is supported, up to ten simultaneous touches. Optionally, you can enable automatic adjustment brightness, since the tablet has a light sensor.

A conventional TFT display is used. resolution 1280x800 pixels. It has high viewing angles and above average brightness.

The screen is convenient in everyday use, the minimum brightness is sufficient for comfortable reading, the maximum brightness is suitable for watching videos on public transport. Readability is impaired in the sun, but text or images remain visible.

Comparison of screens 3Q RC0806B, Galaxy Note 10.1 and Acer A510

Summary: Nice, pleasant display with natural colors, it will suit most tasks: it is pleasant to read, watch videos, browse the web and play with it.

Autonomous work

The A510 uses a massive 9800 mAh battery. Let me remind you that flagship tablet is also equipped with such a battery, but due to the "gluttonous" display, the increase in battery life was almost not noticed. In the case of the A510, this increase is clearly visible.

When watching HD videos at maximum brightness, the tablet lasted for over 8 hours.

And when reading books at a brightness of 10%, the A510 lasted 14 hours and 30 minutes.

The numbers are really impressive. In quiet use, the tablet can hold out perfectly for a whole week on a single charge.

Operating system and add-ons from Acer

The tablet has latest version Android 4.0. You can read more about it.

Lock screen... To unlock the device, you need to swipe the lock icon to the right. And on the left side there are 4 customizable shortcuts, to open the application, just swipe in its direction.

Acer ring... There is a green dot in the center of the notification bar. When you tap on it, a ring with settings opens. There are 4 shortcuts around it, by default they are browser, gallery, quick screenshot and settings, but you can easily change them in the same settings. The standard combination of buttons on + volume down for screenshots also works. Interesting note: screenshots taken with the ring are saved at dcim / screenshots, and using the standard combination in pictures / screenshots. To the left of the ring is the volume slider, and to the right is fast access to your bookmarks. A beautiful and functional addition, and most importantly, you can turn it off if you want.

Weather & Clock Widgets... Two beautiful widgets from Acer.

Free version Astro File Manager... Acer preinstalled paid version Astro, its interface is optimized for tablets and it works correctly with external storage.

Performance

The model is built on the basis of the NVIDIA Tegra 3 quad-core processor with a frequency of 1.3 GHz, the amount of RAM is 1 GB, the capacity of the internal storage varies from 16 to 64 GB, depending on the modification. The performance of the tablet is at a good level, in third-party launchers the slowdowns when paging are minimal. The browser works stably, nothing crashes. In games and when watching videos, the back of the tablet heats up, not too much, but noticeably.

We talked a lot about the features of Tegra 3, I recommend that you read this /articles/2011/asus-prime.shtml#13 and this /articles/2012/inuse-prime.shtml#7 article.

Reading

As I said above, the tablet has a high-quality screen, it is a pleasure to read from it, and a huge battery life allows you not to think about a quick discharge. The minimum brightness is perfect for reading in the dark, and 50-60% brightness is enough for the eyes in public transport. For reading, I recommend using Moon + Reader http: //android..site/market/81/

Video

The tablet does not have support for any additional codecs and containers out of the box, however this issue can be easily solved by installing an MX video player or other third-party video players. With their help, the A510 perfectly reproduces most video files up to and including 1080p. A good screen and battery life are also beneficial for video viewing.

Interfaces

Wi-Fi... The b / g / n standards are supported. The tablet connects quickly and holds the signal well. There are no complaints about the module.

GPS... A full-fledged GPS module is installed in the tablet; Google maps... A cold start takes about two minutes, then the location is determined quite quickly (about 10 seconds).

3G - the A511 model also has a slot for a SIM card. There are no complaints about the work of the mobile Internet.

Bluetooth 2.1 - all popular profiles are supported, including A2DP.

Camera

The tablet has two cameras - the main 5 MP with autofocus and the front 1 MP for video calls. The quality of the main camera is average, you can find examples of pictures and videos below. The front camera supports Skype video calls, but the tablet is not yet certified to work with the app, so the video quality is not very good.

Conclusion

The tablet is sold in two versions, with and without a 3G module, the amount of memory also varies. The price for the version with 32 GB of memory without 3G is 15 thousand rubles, the version with 3G and 16 GB of memory costs 16 thousand. As in the case with other tablets from Acer, it would be appropriate to call the A510 a "good-quality" model, you just want to use this phrase when you pick it up. Heavy, well-built tablet with good characteristics and great battery life. Tegra 3 also has a positive effect on the A510. Of the shortcomings, I would note the lack of a full-fledged USB port, if you look at the thickness of the device, it seems that it would fit perfectly on the right or left ends. And, of course, I would like to have hardware support for more video codecs and formats.

Competitors

Asus TF300... Perhaps the main competitor of the A510. Of the advantages, I would note the ability to connect a dock-keyboard and better screenas well as thickness. Of the minuses - assembly, in some models the plastic back bends. The materials used in the A510 are definitely better.

Evgeny Vildyaev (

The world of Windows 8 devices is very diverse - there are tablets, and laptops, and their various hybrids, transformers, as well as strange slider devices. I already had a chance to meet one of their representatives, namely Acer Iconia W700 (review), which seemed to be an excellent candidate for a purchase, as it had rich functionality with adequate tablet sizes, interesting accessories and powerful irontypical of the latest ultrabooks.

Now his little brother fell into my hands: the Acer Iconia W510 tablet, which is a more mobile solution, and even less expensive, built on intel based Atom, but with full Windows 8 and a keyboard dock that turns a tablet into a compact laptop. Let's take a closer look at it.

Technical acer specifications Iconia W510:

• Platform (at the time of announcement): Windows 8 32 bit
• Display: capacitive, 10.1 ", 1366 x 768 pixels, IPS
• Camera: 8 MP, 1080p video recording
• Secondary camera: 2 MP
• Processor: dual core, Intel Atom Z2760 Clover Trail
• Graphics chip: Imagination SGX545
• RAM: 2 GB
• Built-in memory: 32GB / 64GB SSD
• Memory cards: microSD
• Wi-Fi (802.11a / g / n)
• Bluetooth 4.0
• 3.5mm audio jack
• microUSB.0, micro-HDMI
• Accelerometer, light sensor
• Battery: 3540mAh
• Operating time under load: up to 9 hours (without dock)
• Standby time: up to 3 weeks
• Dimensions: 258.5 x 186.5 x 9.9mm
• Weight: 567g
• Form factor: candy bar with touchscreen
• Type: hybrid tablet
• Package contents: power adapter, microUSB to USB adapter, docking keyboard.
• Announce date: June 2012
• Release date: January 2012

Video review and unpacking

Design, construction and equipment

The device comes in a massive box that includes not only a tablet, but also a keyboard dock, which is also an additional battery that increases the tablet's 9-hour battery life by another 9 hours. In addition, the package contains a power adapter (1500 mA), a wire for it, various documents and a CD with system files, the presence of which in the package of the tablet seems strange to me for the second time. Acer, please make a flash drive or memory card with the same data. Well, a person will not specially buy a CD-drive in order to restore the system or reinstall it on the tablet if something happens!

The tablet itself looks like its relative W700, but it's made of plastic and weighs much less, and it seems incredibly compact even by the standards of similar 10 "Android tablets. The screen with a diagonal of 10.1 ”, a resolution of 1366x768 and IPS technology is covered by Gorilla Glass 2. The display has excellent viewing angles, and the picture looks very nice.

The front side also houses a front HD camera with a resolution of 2 megapixels, a light sensor and touch button Windows under the screen. On the left side of the tablet is one of the two stereo speakers, on the right is the second one, along with a microSD slot, micro-USB, micro-HDMI connectors, volume buttons and a microphone. Acer W510 prototypes also had a SIM card slot on this side, but commercial version devices from this interesting addition for some reason it was decided to abandon. The upper end of the device is equipped with a 3.5 mm headphone jack, an auto-rotate slider and a power button. Bottom - only connectors for a docking station and a connector for a proprietary charger. On the back there is an 8-megapixel camera with flash, another microphone, an NFC sticker notifying us that the tablet supports this technology, the Acer logo, Windows 8 and Intel Atom.

There are no complaints about the assembly of the tablet: nothing creaks, does not play, does not fall through. It fits perfectly in the hands, thanks to its size and weight. I would even say that this is the most convenient of all 10.1 "tablets I have ever held in my hands.

Let's move on to the docking station. It represents standard keyboard with an additional battery. Its capacity is not indicated in the specifications of the device, but it can be assumed that it is similar to the tablet battery, as it allows you to extend autonomous use by 2 times and reach 18 hours without an outlet. The dock itself is very lightweight and completely plastic. It seems to me that it would not hurt a few extra grams, since when working with the entire structure on the knees, the screen outweighs the keyboard. On the table, everything stands firmly and does not outweigh anything. Among the advantages of the dock: an additional USB port, a convenient touch-pad and a comfortable keyboard, which for some reason have two Fn keys. There is a charging indicator.

The tablet is attached to the dock using a special compartment and snaps into place with a slider. Thanks to the hinge, the tablet screen can be rotated 295 degrees. The assembly of the dock is slightly worse than the tablet, and it feels cheaper, but still there is nothing to complain about.

Software

The tablet is running full Windows 8 32-Bit. The set of pre-installed software and software is practically the same as the Acer W700, so let me send you to its review. The interesting thing about this model is the Always On mode, in which the device remains always on and works by analogy with a smartphone. The Acer W510 is the world's first Intel processor-based tablet to feature Acer Always On Technology and offers up to 3 weeks standby time.

Curiously, due to the screen resolution used, some interface elements may not fit on it. The item in the screen resolution settings eloquently informs us about this. I would also recommend reducing the size of icons, fonts and icons on the taskbar.

Camera

Unlike the Acer W700, the W510 received an 8-megapixel camera module, a more adequate set of resolutions in which you can shoot (without any 1944p, etc.), and most importantly, it makes much more high quality photos and video. Of course, shooting on a tablet is bad manners, but a good camera at hand is never superfluous, you never know where it comes in handy.

Usage experience and tests

The Acer Iconia W510 is based on the latest Intel Atom Z2760 dual-core processor with clock frequency 1.8 GHz and graphics Imagination SGX545, created specifically for Windows 8 tablets, has 2 GB of RAM and 32 or 64 GB of memory for data storage. In my case, this is a 64 GB version of the tablet, but of the entire memory array, only 46.6 GB are available, of which only 22 GB is given to the needs of the user. What's going on on the 32GB version is scary to think about.

Due to the fact that the processor has hardware support for 1080p-video, the tablet turns it without problems, however, first it may need to "warm up". The test Full HD-video was pretty jittery for the first few minutes of viewing, but then it completely stopped slowing down. In the mode of viewing such a video, Acer W510 is discharged by 25% in an hour, so the device will last about 4 hours. With the dock connected, the tablet lasted almost 8 hours, discharging 15% per hour.

As for performance in games, I have tested Cut The Rope, Angry Birds Star Wars, Jetpack Joyride, Reckless Racing Ultimate (which, by the way, is unrealistic to play with the keyboard). All games were going great and flawlessly. What can not be said about the ADERA game that I loved during testing of the Acer W700, which crashed immediately after launch. It should be noted that not all games from the app store are compatible with the weak Intel Atom. For example, the 2D fighting game BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger writes that the PC does not meet the minimum system requirements games. That being said, the 3D game Hydro Thunder Hurricane from the creators of Riptide GP and Rocket Riot 3D is doing great. At the request of the readers, I tested the popular game World Of Tanks, but the result cannot even be called satisfactory. The game can be launched only after installation, then, for some unknown reason, an error occurred. The first successful launch of the game was overshadowed by the minimal graphics quality and only 5-6 frames per second. I also tried to put the 2005 PC hit - the classic NFS Most Wanted. Due to graphic artifacts, I had to set the compatibility mode with Windows 7, but even so, the game can only be played in 640x480 resolution - that is, in a small window on the tablet screen, but I cannot call such a scenario convenient. With an increase in resolution, the strongest brakes begin even on the minimum schedule.

The overall performance of the device is a great indicator of Windows performance. As you can see, the weakest point is the graphics, which, in general, is not surprising - the tablet is not at all positioned as a gaming device.

With regard to the stability of the device, it is worth noting the strange behavior of some programs adapted for the touch interface. For example, "VKontakte Messages" after logging into the account refused to start, but at the same time they worked and sent notifications, only it was impossible to reply to the messages - it was thrown out. Perhaps the application does not support the tablet configuration, because everything was fine on the same Acer W700. The Wi-Fi internet connection also seemed strange. At times, the speed dropped dramatically, but it recovered after rebooting the tablet. However, I had to do this quite often. Perhaps a software problem caused by one of the system updates, or there was just some kind of software conflict. Either the tablet didn't like my router :) Also, minor complaints were caused by the strong heating of the right rear side of the device while watching a heavy video, as well as slowdown in other operations when it was minimized.

findings

For 24 thousand rubles (the version with 32 GB of memory will cost 4 thousand less), the user gets a full-fledged convenient tablet and an excellent replacement for a netbook with all the capabilities of full-fledged Windows. The productivity of the device is sufficient not only for writing text, but also for watching high-quality video, as well as simple popular games. It is thanks to such convenient and not too expensive devices that offer various scenarios of use and good autonomy that “tiled” Windows on mobile processors Intel can solidly gain a foothold in the tablet segment, and a wide variety of devices in various form factors can only play into its hands.