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| Acer Launches Pocket-Friendly 8-inch Android Tablet for Families - the Acer Iconia One 8 | ||||||
 Acer has announced the Iconia One 8 (B1-850), an 8-inch media tablet for families, children or novice users. The ultra-affordable Android tablet provides ample performance for web browsing, video playback and casual gaming, while featuring Acer the Kids Center app for a child-friendly interface and parental controls.The Iconia One 8 (B1-850) features an 8-inch HD IPS display with 10-point multi-touch, providing bright and vivid images with wide-viewing angles, while supporting a better touch experience for gaming. Running Android 5.1, it features 9 hours of battery life, a MediaTek quad-core processor, a 5MP rear camera, a 2MP front-facing camera, 1GB DDR3L RAM, 16GB internal storage, and a storage expansion slot which supports up to 128GB Micro SD cards. The new Iconia One 8 is available with white or blue back cover options. Acer Kids Center for Sharing with Children The Iconia One 8 (B1-850) ships preloaded with Kids Center, an app featuring a simplified child-friendly user interface and pre-screened content appropriate for children, including videos, games, books and websites. It also features parental control features such as blocking access to unapproved content, pre-selecting content for children or even setting a daily time limit for using the tablet. Smart Tools that Simplifies Tasks The Iconia One 8 (B1-850) features smart tools developed by Acer that simplify everyday tasks: * EZ WakeUp – With just one-touch and a double tap, the tablet awakens and loads a pre-selected app of choice. * EZ Snap – Makes it easy to take a screenshot with a simple three-finger pinch. Images can be easily edited and shared. * System Doctor – Manages the device’s memory, storage, and apps to optimize system functionality Pricing and Availability The Acer Iconia One 8 (B1-850) will be available in North America in February with prices starting at US$99.99, and in EMEA this month with prices starting at €129. Exact specifications, prices, and availability will vary by region. To find out about availability, product specifications and prices in specific markets, please contact your nearest Acer office or retailer via http://www.acer.com. |
