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I'd like to request a section for both of these models. Per below, they should be appearing shortly (along with the rest of the HC tablet deluge). Thanks for the consideration.
Acer Iconia A500 - ETA April 15
http://hmv.com/hmvweb/displayProductDetails.do?&sku=55378
Acer Iconia A100 - ETA April 15
http://hmv.com/hmvweb/displayProductDetails.do?sku=55322
I have to throw in my support on this.
I am eagerly awaiting the Iconia A500 as it will probably be the first Honeycomb tablet in Norway.
Supposedly set for release April 8 in the UK, and hopefully here aswell.
http://www.slashgear.com/acer-iconia-tab-w500-and-a500-tablets-priced-and-dated-24142313/
Would be good to have a section for the A500!
Had planned to get a Notion Ink Adam but after seeing all of the issues coming from the pre-orders I've looked elsewhere and the Acer A500 is the one I'll be going for.
Would be great to have the backing of this forum for what should be an outstanding tablet!
even im using u20i but im agree with u..
+1 on this,
just pre ordered from bestbuy, was going for notion ink but coin flip decided for me-Just too hard of a decision.
Oh **** yeah, this looks great.
Awesomo.
But its a windows tablet, I don't know if they'll make a section for it.
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a500 and a100 are android tablets, not windows
Yep just found that out,
What I first found on youtube was the iconia dual screen notebook with windows.
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Hey, I made this on the fly to suffice us for the moment
http://acericonia.forumotion.com
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+1 here, just bought an Acer Iconia A500 today at a computer show in Taiwan, after 30mins I'm in love with this tablet, much better than my other Viewsonic Gtab. Can't wait to root and mod this puppy
Apparently Packard Bell is going to make a tablet that is almost an exact copy of the Iconia A500; http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/09/packard-bell-debuts-liberty-tab-honeycomb-tablet/
So perhaps these two should share forums, hopefully this will lead to a bigger modding-community.
I just want to add that my reason for choosing the Iconia over the ASUS Transformer is that you don't have to connect a (big) docking station in order to connect usb-devices.
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I just want to add that my reason for choosing the Iconia over the ASUS Transformer is that you don't have to connect a (big) docking station in order to connect usb-devices.
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I hope there will be an adapter for USB for Asus Tranformer so you wouldn't need dock for connecting pendrives and such. The dock is probably just an USB device (a hub with keyboard working additionaly as USB charger). But it could take time before it is sold and it could never be available.
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I hope there will be an adapter for USB for Asus Tranformer so you wouldn't need dock for connecting pendrives and such. The dock is probably just an USB device (a hub with keyboard working additionaly as USB charger). But it could take time before it is sold and it could never be available.
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Perhaps that will be available after a while, the bottom isn't the best place to have a USB plug though.
Also, I love the design of the Iconia A500, Transformer looks like it has pretty sharp edges. Might make it uncomfortable to hold.
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Just pre-ordered one (Acer A500) from BestBuy. Thanks!
Im going to buy this tablet too and sell my archos 101.
The Iconia A500 is the only tab that interests me and it's going to be very hot!!
+1, it's in my hands right now, fantastic tablet!
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+1, it's in my hands right now, fantastic tablet!
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I'm really envious!
I've also noticed that Amazon.co.uk has pushed the release date forward to May 1.
Will there ever be released a Honeycomb device in Europe?
Tranformer with dock has been pushed too (1th June). I wonder if it's only Amazon? Or other shops will push the dates too?
Acer Iconia a500
I would like to see a forum for this tablet also, thanks
Would we consider adding a forum for the Transformer? Seems like a lot of potential with that tablet...
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does anyone know how many +1s it takes for a forum?
I second this request.
Looking at the price it's gonna be coming out at and the functionality it has, I should expect this will be a popular little device.
Consider this a must, especially with all the controversial halo Honeycomb gets. Not being open source atm, rushed to release and so forth.
kovla said:
Consider this a must, especially with all the controversial halo Honeycomb gets. Not being open source atm, rushed to release and so forth.
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True, hope to get one myself aswel
I would love to see this section open,
I plan on getting one too.
+1 from me, just trying to find a supplier who will have early stock
Me too!
expansys (UK) have it listed for preorder... but their prices are usually geared towards those that must have it first rather than those who want to shop around.
Apparently there'll be a price announcement from Asus tomorrow. I want keyboard too so here's hoping for a nice bundle
Comments from an Asus guy who has one over in the bit-tech forums:
http://forums.bit-tech.net/showthread.php?t=206353
And a nice video, although in Swedish and no keyboard, it does show Honeycomb quite well. And (is this Asus'?) lovely liquid live wallpaper where the liquid level indicates the battery level!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ms-oD11NCI
There is a new article on slashgear with pricing and availability for UK :
http://www.slashgear.com/asus-eee-p...slate-ep121-officially-priced-dated-30143364/
Pricing and Availability:
Tablet, 16GB, WiFi, unlimited ASUS Webstorage: £379
Tablet & keyboard dock, 16GB, WiFi, unlimited ASUS Webstorage: £429
Tablet, 32GB, WiFi, unlimited ASUS Webstorage: £429
UK-wide range of retailers including PC World, Currys, Comet and Carphone Warehouse – pre-order online at Amazon.co.uk and Ebuyer.com from midnight today (30th March 2011).
In stock from April 6th (first units will be available in stores and pre-orders will be delivered shortly afterwards)
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+1. I am in doubts on getting this one or the Xoom one. This one will be released first in europe, so for europe, this will be the first Honeycomb, not the XOOM. Motorola has been sleeping around
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ASUS has announced it in the US in April. Available for order now in UK, released in Taiwan. Please open a forum section forum for those of us who have or will have this unit. I tried the Xoom, nice but decided I want the keyboard. Best of both net-book and tablet. It could be a Transformer/Slider forum.
SOON PLEASE.... PRETTY PLEASE.....
Daffa222 said:
I second this request.
Looking at the price it's gonna be coming out at and the functionality it has, I should expect this will be a popular little device.
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10char
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also .... where can you pre order i the UK ?
will be an amazing device
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where can you pre order i the UK ?
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I saw it on Amazon but I'll probably get one at PC World or Carphone Warehouse as I'll be in the UK when it will be available
sgspikes said:
I would love to see this section open,
I plan on getting one too.
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I would love too. I'm thinking about buying one by import or to w8...
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Yes a section for the EEE pad Transformer should be great !
ya... the important question... how many devs will be getting it?
cause I'm all about contributing everything I can, but unfortunately thats not a ton...
Comet have it up for sale at £399 - not clear whether this is with/without dock.
http://www.comet.co.uk/p/Tablets/buy-ASUS-TF101-1B027A-Tablet/717703
That looks to be the non keypad version
BTW im the cyanogenmod maintainer for the POV mobii / Advent Vega tegra 2 tablet. So ill be deving for it
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That looks to be the non keypad version
BTW im the cyanogenmod maintainer for the POV mobii / Advent Vega tegra 2 tablet. So ill be deving for it
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nice... so I can rest assure I'll be able to get root access then...
I have mainly been on the app development side of things, but for a tablet I might shift gears and try learning ROM development/root hacking.
I am definitely looking forward to this tablet, and think it should get its own section.
Hi Guys,
Just got hold of the Eee Pad today so thought I 'ed do a quick review and let the prospective buyers know what I thought about it. I had the option to get either the Eee pad or the Acer Iconia (or xoom- but I didn't see the reason to pay the price for something similar)
So the main comparison came down to the Iconia and the Eee Pad and I finally did go for the Eee Pad over the Iconia, I compared them both side by side, checked whatever I could and I am not one bit disappointed, saved 70 £s (iconia is Heavy for a tablet btw!)and I am in love with the ee Pad. the only reason I did want to go for Acer was the full USB host but I am eventually going to get the keyboard which has USB slots so it came down to ASUS.
I have attached a YouTube video of the review have a look and let me know what you guys think and feel free to ask any questions or if you want to test something specific on the tablet let me know. I will try my best to do it.
Video Link
Code:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UrQHlAVkXQE&feature=youtube_gdata
Cheers.
For those in the UK and looking for the tablet, I got this off Comet in store.
Hey man, it's Eee Pad Transformer TF101.
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Hey man, it's Eee Pad Transformer TF101.
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Thanks, changed it where I could (dont know/can't edit the name of the thread)
waqas.sonic said:
Thanks, changed it where I could (dont know/can't edit the name of the thread)
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No problem. Good review. I liked the fact you did a walkthrough with the device and its features rather than just rushing everything like most other reviews. You didn't try and sell the item but gave a good honest approach and it seemed like a natural review without a script. Should be encouraging to others looking at this device thinking whether or not they should buy it.
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No problem. Good review. I liked the fact you did a walkthrough with the device and its features rather than just rushing everything like most other reviews. You didn't try and sell the item but gave a good honest approach and it seemed like a natural review without a script. Should be encouraging to others looking at this device thinking whether or not they should buy it.
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Glad u found it useful.
Nice review - I'm still waiting for the keyboard bundle.
What's the stock onscreen keyboard like? Do you own an Android phone? If so how does the keyboard compare - is the responsiveness about the same?
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Nice review - I'm still waiting for the keyboard bundle.
What's the stock onscreen keyboard like? Do you own an Android phone? If so how does the keyboard compare - is the responsiveness about the same?
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I do have a Desire-Z but I dont really use the on sccreen key board on that, If I compare it with the galaxy s i had i 'ed have to say Eee pad is really good, one for obvious reason the screen size and secondly the 10 point multi input touch screen,yes i ed never use 10 fingers at a time but even having a 3 point multipoint screen helps typing 10 really calms me down
Anyways to answer you question, yes it really is a treat to work with and honestly I am not a big fan of on screen keyboards but this is good, probably as good as the ipad if not better.
Narrowed down to these two options. Not really interested in Transformer Prime at the moment.
Read similar thread at A500 general forums and just want some opinions here, too!
Thanks!
you may get biased views here,but I just picked up the original transformer. The option of the dock is a big plus, even if you think you don't need it.
So far, it appears that Asus has been very good about updates and fixing issues that people have seen. From what I've seen, there have been more updates on the transformer than any other tablet.
The promise of ice cream sandwich seems real. Unlike other tablets, Asus seems to want to keep tablets up to date. I also have the original samsung galaxy tablet (7 inch) and updates have been rare and a long time between them. 2 updates in over a year and the rumour is they may not support ICS.
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richteralan said:
Narrowed down to these two options. Not really interested in Transformer Prime at the moment.
Read similar thread at A500 general forums and just want some opinions here, too!
Thanks!
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Really? If your looking for an unbiased answer you posted it in the wrong section. There is a general section here on xda you could post this question.
My answer to your question: Transformer 100%. Awesome support, community, updates from asus and it just looks awesome!
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Really? If your looking for an unbiased answer you posted it in the wrong section. There is a general section here on xda you could post this question.
My answer to your question: Transformer 100%. Awesome support, community, updates from asus and it just looks awesome!
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Take some time and read thru the forums to get the pros and cons. Then make your own decision
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Narrowed down to these two options. Not really interested in Transformer Prime at the moment.
Read similar thread at A500 general forums and just want some opinions here, too!
Thanks!
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I have both Acer and Asus
Make it short get an Asus, root it and use custom ROM
biggest disadvantage of Asus and Acer is the charger I have know idea what engineers were thinking, even cell phone manufacturers (except Apple) start using micro USB for charge and data sync and 3.5mm jack for headphones, before that it was a nightmare.
Did you look at XooM 32Gb?
DanDem said:
I have both Acer and Asus
Make it short get an Asus, root it and use custom ROM
biggest disadvantage of Asus and Acer is the charger I have know idea what engineers were thinking, even cell phone manufacturers (except Apple) start using micro USB for charge and data sync and 3.5mm jack for headphones, before that it was a nightmare.
Did you look at XooM 32Gb?
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Thanks for the post. XOOM 32GB is more expensive. And this is my first Tablet so I am trying to not invest too much this time.
I do agree with the charge and 3.5mm jack. But it seems pretty difficult to find a car charger for transformer? I've read the devcake charger thread and got an impression that there is no car product support 12V?
I just went through exactly the same thing. I think the build quality and connectivity of the a500 are better. GPS doesn't work very well on the Acer (was the deal breaker for me). now that I have the asus rooted and running revolver and blade3, this thing is awesome! I'm sure there are awesome ROMs out there for the a500 as well but can only speak for the asus. I think the screen does make a difference as well. many people have said that the screens are very close... I agree, but after spending an extensive amount of time on the asus I think the ips screen is a much better choice. Very easy on the eyes. the screen is also calibrated note neutrally (IMO coming from photography experience). my first choice was the iconia but after getting this I'd say that I'm very happy with the final decision. I wanted a device where everything works and this tablet does that, and very well!
Check the build got the says as well. I got lucky and picked up a b80 and many of the bugs seem to be fixed from earlier versions from what I've read...
I think overall in my experience, ASUS makes a far superior product over Acer. I've been in the IT industry for over 12+ years and that's what I have seen, from desktops, notebooks, monitors etc.
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Thanks for the post. XOOM 32GB is more expensive. And this is my first Tablet so I am trying to not invest too much this time.
I do agree with the charge and 3.5mm jack. But it seems pretty difficult to find a car charger for transformer? I've read the devcake charger thread and got an impression that there is no car product support 12V?
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Car charger:
As it looks like there are no dedicated car chargers for the Transformer (Then I don't expect there is something for the A500 either) my first thought was to use a standard USB adapter and the Transformer's USB cable. But the Transformer doesn't charge properly via USB because it needs more power than a standard USB port delivers. But there is another device with the same problem: The iPad.
So although i haven't ttried it, it might work to use one of the USB car chargers for the iPad and plug in the USB cable of the Transformer.
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TF101 vs A500:
I am absolutely pleased with my Transformer (16GB WIFI, no dock because it was cheaper ). The software between the two doesn't differ very much (but Asus includes some nice applications, e.g. full Polaris Office (don't know what the A500 has instead), the community is bigger for the Transformer I think (can always be helpful) and Asus is the Tablet manufacturer with the fastest updates.
In terms of hardware both are very similar as well (if you don't count the dock as a big advantage of the TF101) but there is one little thing of the Iconia Tab I wished I had in my Transfomer: the full USB2.0 Host directly on the tablet (for plugging in Keyboards, USB sticks etc). Because on my dock-less Transformer I use the flimsy Asus Adapter that gives me a normal USB port, but it works ok.
[typed with my Transformer and a wireless Logitech keyboard attached].
Hope it was helpful,
have a nice 2012!
Biased view? - Definately - Go for the Asus Transformer (WITH KEYBOARD DOCK) - Simple choice.
The acer a500 has a major bug, it thinks your in another country and won't let you download apps from the market! It can be solved by rooting but what if you don't want to root?
This is not a rumor or hearsay a friend of mine has an a500 and can't download anything. It thinks she lives in some middle Eastern country when she actually lives in the US. She does not want to root it so she is screwed. I have tried every "fix" I can find online and none of them work.
I had the Acer. I sold it...and almost regret it.
Acer is easier to root and rom development is great.
Asus' position against root. if I had know it, would had been enough to stay away from it.
Techs are similar, only the form factor is a + for the Transformer.
my 2 cents
I've had the Acer and now I have the Transformer. I love my Transformer, but I would go with the Acer. The only thing I like better about the Transformer over the Acer is the look and weight. The Iconia can get heavy at times, but you get usb ports "on the tablet" and it doesn't require you to use any proprietary cables. Just use a usb cable that you may already have laying around. (This is coming from someone who doesn't have or has never used the dock with the Transformer, so my opinion might be different if that was the case. But I would have to go out and spend $150 to find that out.) You don't have to worry about what model number you have, which determines what root method you use, etc. But at the end of the day, I don't think you can go wrong with either choice. It's just a matter of personal preference.
TF101
Better Build Quality
BEST screen in class (better than A500, XOOM, Sony, Samsung, iPad)
Least buggy - ASUS really address **** pretty promptly by comparison with other - very much the continual improvement ethic
Best Detachable keyboard engineering
We have Roach as Dev who is working on CM9 - testament to his class.
SUPPORT FOR VOODOO SOUND - PRICELESS
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Asus Transformer + dockstation, incredible battery life.
Buy ASUS Transformer Prime because it is newer and more efficient.
After reading all the "biased" opinion threads in both forums and had some hands-on time for both devices, I think will be getting TF101.
The Prime is out of my budget and I don't need that much power yet.
Just got the asus and another member of the family got the acer iconia... transformer runs a lot smoother and (i think) comes with better preloaded apps. Looking around to see options for rooting/romming them both today
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Look up my thread at "wanting to sell" I'm selling.. I have fully working and well taken cared asus transformer 32 with dock and case
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1420440
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GadgetViews said:
Look up my thread at "wanting to sell" I'm selling.. I have fully working and well taken cared asus transformer 32 with dock and case
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1420440
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I've seen your thread. I don't need the dock.
And I don't think you will want to sell the pad only.
So is it only a matter of time before we get it?
http://www.netbooknews.com/44849/ac...campaign=Feed:+netbooknews/nbn+(Netbook+News)
Hm, now that's interesting. I guess we can more-or-less grab the A200 ICS ROM and slap it on A500. Camera likely won't work, but everything else should. Not bad news, not at all.
ICS on A200 Experience
I was over at the STAPLES store on 2/9/2012. They had the A200 on display which had ICS. I played with it for around 5 minutes and it was smoother than my current A500 with stock Honeycomb. It was fast in normal usage and browsing like my HP Touchpad with CM9. The feather I liked on the A200 was the added rotary GUI. By pressing the round button/dot at the lower middle of the screen, a rotary dial pops up allowing you to control volume, settings, and programs. I can't wait until we get ICS on the A500.
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So is it only a matter of time before we get it?
http://www.netbooknews.com/44849/ac...campaign=Feed:+netbooknews/nbn+(Netbook+News)
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ax135 said:
I was over at the STAPLES store on 2/9/2012. They had the A200 on display which had ICS. I played with it for around 5 minutes and it was smoother than my current A500 with stock Honeycomb. It was fast in normal usage and browsing like my HP Touchpad with CM9. The feather I liked on the A200 was the added rotary GUI. By pressing the round button/dot at the lower middle of the screen, a rotary dial pops up allowing you to control volume, settings, and programs. I can't wait until we get ICS on the A500.
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even if/when we get it, dont expect the ring. thats part of the a200 3.2.1 rom as well, and the a500 doesnt have that. they have it to make up for the lack of dolby mobile, rear camera and docking port (possibly hdmi out as well, i cant remember).
To me this shows how acer feels about there existing customers. I am leaning toword the a500 might not get the update.The a500 should have been first . But of course because its been replaces financially its better for acer to take money from new customers instead of Supporting the existing and NOW QUITE FURIOUS Ones.. They will not REMAIN NUMBER TWO IN SALES FOR LING WITH THIS TYPE OF Business..
Acer should call HP TECH SUPPORT AND GET A UNDERSTANDING HOW CUSTOMERS SHOULD BE Treated.. other then i do not agree with the whole hp web os pad drop decisions.
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To me this shows how acer feels about there existing customers. I am leaning toword the a500 might not get the update.The a500 should have been first . But of course because its been replaces financially its better for acer to take money from new customers instead of Supporting the existing and NOW QUITE FURIOUS Ones.. They will not REMAIN NUMBER TWO IN SALES FOR LING WITH THIS TYPE OF Business..
Acer should call HP TECH SUPPORT AND GET A UNDERSTANDING HOW CUSTOMERS SHOULD BE Treated.. other then i do not agree with the whole hp web os pad drop decisions.
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Id say sell your 500 and get a 200. Its a better tablet.
the long wait
erica_renee said:
To me this shows how acer feels about there existing customers. I am leaning toword the a500 might not get the update.The a500 should have been first . But of course because its been replaces financially its better for acer to take money from new customers instead of Supporting the existing and NOW QUITE FURIOUS Ones.. They will not REMAIN NUMBER TWO IN SALES FOR LING WITH THIS TYPE OF Business..
Acer should call HP TECH SUPPORT AND GET A UNDERSTANDING HOW CUSTOMERS SHOULD BE Treated.. other then i do not agree with the whole hp web os pad drop decisions.
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I would imagine that Acer, like any other company, is in business to make money. It makes good business sense to upgrade current models before older ones. The update will help it compete with the xooms and transformers out there on the same shelves. I wouldn't say this automatically rules out an update for our A500s. The A200 seems to have slightly simpler hardware as well, so less work in making the update, less bugs to QC before public release, etc. I would give it another few months before unleashing the Hulk rage. My SGSII and my Tab 7.7 are still waiting also and Samsung has a bit more muscle to develop with. All good things to those who wait.... (I hope)
I have seen my fair share of these threads pop up all over xda within the areas I frequent, I seen it with the captivate and att with the gingerbread update, I seen it with the the locked down boot loaders on the evo 4g. Yes good things do happen to those who wait, I believe that there was an article with an official statement from an Acer rep that Yes ICS will be pushed out to the A500 and that other smaller tablet but it will happen most likely after the newer devices have been updated. And if Acer doesn't put it out then there will most likely be a developer come along that will be able to build it for the A200
Haven't yet seen the update on my A200, and system update isn't showing it.
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Haven't yet seen the update on my A200, and system update isn't showing it.
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As always, these updates are released cyclically, one area gets it first, the next a few days later and so on. Could take up to 2 weeks for your area to get it.
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Hm, now that's interesting. I guess we can more-or-less grab the A200 ICS ROM and slap it on A500. Camera likely won't work, but everything else should. Not bad news, not at all.
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KJY posted a link to the A200 ICS stock ROM in the dev section a while back. He warned against trying to flash it on an A500. I would think the hardware is pretty similar. I'd at least open it up and remove the recovery and update bits.
Jim
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KJY posted a link to the A200 ICS stock ROM in the dev section a while back. He warned against trying to flash it on an A500. I would think the hardware is pretty similar. I'd at least open it up and remove the recovery and update bits.
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That's what I thought too, both are after all Tegra2 with the same resolution and all. One thing that could cause issues is if they have different partition layout, but I don't see why Acer would've messed with that without a reason.
The main difference is the lack of the rear camera, and I assume the 2MP front-facing one is different from the one in A500.
Since the A500 is no longer available in many stores, makes sense to be selling current models with the latest Android version otherwise punters will go with a "more up to date" tablet from a competitor. We will get the update next, and quite probably sooner rather than later.
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This is already been released by region.
Sent From Rob's ATRIX.
Acer officially announces ICS on the A500 for ANZ in April:
http://www.androidpolice.com/2012/0...ia-and-new-zealand-will-arrive-in-april-2012/
That better include the a501 as well! thanks for the update
Who knows, they company is not doing so hot these days.....
http://m.engadget.com/default/artic...q4-2011/&category=classic&icid=eng_latest_art
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getting this now, finally. SC.
edit: the tablet's responsiveness now suffers greatly with a Live Wallpaper. Already looking forward to the next patch!
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Acer officially announces ICS on the A500 for ANZ in April:
http://www.androidpolice.com/2012/0...ia-and-new-zealand-will-arrive-in-april-2012/
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And it looks like Acer America says A500 and A100 will have ICS starting mid-April.
http://www.androidpolice.com/2012/0...update-for-a500-and-a100-coming-in-mid-april/