Acer Iconia W3 Review
A real Windows needs a PC processor – on tablet processors such as Nvidia’s Tegra is not running the operating system. The Acer Iconia W3 puts a model from Intel (smallest) Atom series. It’s for PC ratios slowly, but enough for everyday surfing, working and keeps loose with the current tablet processors.
On the Iconia W3, Although all PC programs can be installed, but not all is well suited for the tablet mode: How to get it quite well, go to edit a photo, such as Photoshop Elements. Power-hungry applications such as video-editing software overwhelm the mini-processor.
When screen Acer has scheduled cut red tape: He only has a resolution of 1,280 x 800 pixels. The image is therefore, less detailed than on tablets with Full HD display. For working with Windows the lower resolution is more of a benefit: In the classical software, fonts are larger and easier to read.
Acer Iconia W3 – Features
The battery life of the Acer Iconia W3 is comparatively abundant. This becomes noticeable in weight: With just 500 grams, the Iconia is relatively heavy for an eight-inch tablet. The iPad mini with about the same size screen weighs a third less. The thick battery does the stamina but good: In everyday use, the Iconia W3 tablet held by almost 14 hours. When your viewing was only seven and a half hours after closing – most 8-inch tablets come after three to four hours of run out of steam.
On the Acer Iconia W3 is the home – Student’s version of Office installed – including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, One Note and the Note Program. This office variant lacking the e-mail program Outlook. Who typed a lot, you should connect a keyboard, such as the Bluetooth keyboard from Acer. Because at least in portrait mode, the ” keys ” of the on-screen keyboard is so small that you can barely write fluently.
Like most tablets, the Acer Iconia W3 also has a micro USB socket – so it is advisable to buy an adapter from the same micro USB to standard USB connector. In can then connect everything what fits on a standard PC, such as keyboard, USB stick or printer. Windows 8 have the necessary drivers already on board, and they usually installed automatically when you plug it in the device first.
Technical Data – 20.6-inch touch screen with 1,280×800 pixels, 2GB of RAM, 32GB of storage, WiFi, Bluetooth, headphone jack, 1 x Micro HDMI, 1 x Micro-USB, 1 x microSD memory card reader, weight: 494 grams.
Acer Iconia W3 – Conclusion
Somewhat difficult for 8″ Tablet, but persistent and well equipped: The Acer Iconia W3 is just right for those looking for an Office-compatible tablet.
