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Acer unveils second generation Iconia B1 tablet

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Acer today unveiled the second generation Acer Iconia B1 with a new pure and simple design, increased performance and additional 3G data connection option, setting a new standard for a tablet targeted at young or new users or families looking for an additional tablet for their children. The Iconia B1 is also ideal for busy individuals seeking a convenient mobile companion.

Iconia B1_3 side by side

At 17.8 cm (7”) – the same size as standard book page – the display is comfortable for e-reading, web browsing, playing games and watching videos. The Iconia B1 joins forces today with the launch of the Iconia A1 to offer a uniformed look and feel when searching for a tablet solution for all members of the family.

The Acer Iconia B1 was introduced today with other new products, including the Acer Aspire R7, Aspire P3 Ultrabook, Aspire V Series touch notebooks and Iconia A1. The new line of Acer mobile products highlights the company’s focus on redefining the computing experience through progressive design.

Highly Responsive Fun

To take your experience to the next level, this tablet combines a 1.2GHz dual-core or quad-core processor or quadand 1GB of memory for fast and smooth gaming, web browsing and video watching with Android’s Jelly Bean operating system to get quickly precise answers to your search queries and seamless browsing. For many search queries performed through VoiceSearch, you can now hear a spoken answer quickly.

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Fast and Free Media

Over 500 free online magazines from hundreds of publishers and top web sites are always at your fingertips thanks to Google Currents. The recently updated smart mobile app allows you to discover, read, and share your favourite new outlets, blogs and online magazine on the 17.8 cm (7”) WSVGA (1,024 x 600) capacitive display – even when offline. If you are into playing, you have more than 700,000 games and apps from the Play Store to choose from.

Capture and Share More

To top off the rich experience, the Iconia B1 comes with a front-facing camera to engage in live chats with your friends. The camera is on the top right corner and works also when in landscape mode, allowing your friends to get into the picture during a video chat.

Available with WiFi or 3G data connection as 8GB or 16GB version with the option to add 32GB via microSD, the Iconia B1 is the ideal easy companion for tablet newbies or children while adults use their own.

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Pricing and Availability

The Iconia B1-710 (WiFi) version will be available in Europe, Middle East and Africa mid-June at a starting price of £109.99.

The Iconia B1-711 (3G) version will be available in Europe, Middle East and Africa end of July at a starting price of £129.99.

Andrew Edney
Andrew Edney
I am the owner and editor of this site. I have been interested in gadgets and tech since I was a little kid. I have also written a number of books on various tech subjects. I also blogged for The Huffington Post and for FHM. And I am honoured to have been a Microsoft MVP since January 2008, including as an Xbox MVP until 2023.

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