Acer Iconia Tablet Quiz

By: Staff

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About This Quiz

Taiwanese manufacturer Acer made an ambitious entry into the tablet field this year, introducing not one -- but four -- different tablet product lines that give buyers a choice between two different operating systems and two very different user experiences. See what you know about the Acer Iconia.

The Acer Iconia tablet is powered by what operating system?

iOs
Windows 7 or Android 3.0
webOS

If you choose the Android version of the Iconia tablet, how many different applications will you have to choose from?

about 150
about 4,000
more than 65,000

How many Iconia tablets did Acer ship in 2011?

approximately 2.5 million
around 500,000
nearly 28 million

What is Android Honeycomb?

a game designed for tablets that's popular with beekeepers
a nickname used to describe the inner workings of an Android tablet PC
an operating system developed by Google specifically for tablet PCs

How does the screen resolution of an Acer Iconia tablet compare with the screen resolution of an iPad?

The iPad has a higher resolution.
The Iconia tablet has a higher resolution.
The Acer Iconia tablet and the Apple iPad have the same screen resolution.

What feature of the Acer Iconia-6120 sets it apart from other tablet computers?

It has a full slide-out keyboard.
It has a battery life of 12 days.
It has dual 14-inch touch screens.

How much does an Acer Iconia tablet cost?

between $330 and $1,200, depending on the model
between $100 and $450, depending on the model
between $150 and $400, depending on the model

When was the Acer Iconia W500 tablet first available to the public?

April 2011
May 2005
June 2010

How much does the 10-inch Acer Iconia A500 weigh?

.4 pounds
1.69 pounds
3.5 pounds

Which group of buyers was most excited about the ultra-sensitive gyro meter built into the Acer Iconia tablet?

sailors
gaming enthusiasts
fitness instructors

True or False: One drawback of the Acer Iconia tablet line is that there's no way to access "offline" content or data.

True
False

In terms of its size, features and capabilities, the Acer Iconia Tab A500 is most comparable to which of these tablet devices?

the Apple iPad 2.0
the Motorola Xoom
the BlackBerry PlayBook

Reviewers have given the Acer Iconia Tab A500 generally good reviews, but many have wished for improvements to what aspect of the device?

the Android operating system
the Acer's memory capacity
the Acer's staggeringly high price

How many different versions of the Acer Iconia tablet are available as of August 2011?

2
at least 6, at last count
a staggering 23

How many different colors does the Acer Iconia tablet come in?

What does the letter "w" signify in the model number string for the Acer Iconia Tab A series?

models containing the "w" have Wi-Fi capability
models containing the "w" have a longer battery life
models containing the "w" are available only at Walmart

What well-known computer brand did Iconia manufacturer Acer acquire in 2007?

Dell
Gateway
Compaq

Which of these accessories is NOT available for your Acer Iconia tablet?

a wireless laptop
a docking station with remote control media access
a converter that lets you switch between Android and Windows 7 on the fly

What is the expected battery life (as estimated for movie watching) for the Acer Iconia?

about 2 hours for the A100, 4 hours for the A500
about 4.5 hours for the A100, 9 hours for the A500
about 9 hours for the A100, 12 hours for the A500

What is the Iconia Tab A501?

a larger version of the A500 with a 15-inch screen
a 4G-enabled version of the A500 for the AT&T network
an A500 modified to fit securely in the back pocket of classic Levi's 501 jeans

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