ACER ICONIA A500 - $450 (Rs 22000)

            Iconia A500 comes with android 3.2 which can be updated to android 4.0 ics. It comes with front and rear cameras and also has full USB port and HDMI out. It was released as a competitor to Motorola xoom and Asus transformer pad. It has a surprisingly good LCD screen and speakers. But it is bulkier than its rivals. This tab comes with Nvidia Tegra 2 1 GHz dual core processor and 1 GB RAM. At this price this tablet is definitely a good buy.

SPECIFICATIONS:
*  Android 3.2 honeycomb (can be upgraded to android 4.0 ics)
*  Nvidia Tegra 2, 1 GHz dual core processor
*  1 GB DDR2 RAM
*  16 GB internal memory, expandable upto 32 GB
*  10.1” display
*  1280 x 800 screen resolution
*  Camera: 5 MP rear with LED flash and 2 MP front
*  3260 mAh battery
*  Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 2.1, USB, HDMI, GPS
* Sensors: Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Ambient light sensor, Three-axis gyro sensor, Digital compass

PROS:
*  Very good LCD screen and speakers
*  Reasonable price
*  Solid build quality
*  Has front and rear cameras
*  Has full sized USB and HDMI

CONS:
*  It is thick and bulky
*  Less native software
*  Battery life below average
*  Some minor crash issues
*  Does not come preloaded with android 4.0 ics

          Acer iconia A500 is overall a good tablet with lot of nice features. It also comes with a reasonable price. But the honeycomb feels like unfinished version. However since it can be upgraded to android ics, it will not be a problem. Bulkiness of this tablet is also a downside. Considering the given price range, ASUS’ EEE Pad Transformer is a good deal than the iconia A500. Anyway you will not be displeased with the performance of iconia A500 once you buy it. But don’t forget to carry the charger with you always.