Acer Iconia B1 – A71 releases in India

Acer Iconia B1 – A71 releases in India

Acer Iconia B1 – A71 – the budget friendly Android Jelly Bean tablet has finally released for the Indian markets. After debuting at CES 2013, the Acer Iconia B1 – A71 has been released in India for a price tag of Rs. 7999 and will be available soon.

Announcing the launch, Mr. S. Rajendran, Chief Marketing Officer, Acer India, said that he believed that the tablet PC market in India has been one of the fastest growing segments and has potential to grow even further in 2013. He also assured that he Iconia B1 was geared to exceed consumer expectation. “Our strong channel partner network across the country will ensure that every consumer gets a chance to enjoy this exciting new product from the house of Acer,” he added.

The Acer Iconia B1 – A71 is easy to hold and use with one hand; a triangular corner grip on the lower left side improves single-hand usage even more. It’s also easy to tote around in a bag or jacket at a feather-light 320 grams, making it one of the lightest 7-inch tablets in the market. Acer says that the Iconia B1 is ideal for consumers who are on the lookout for a portable solution as well as the youth and new users considering its specifications and low pricing. The tablet provides for high screen resolution, video playback and a fluid, touch-friendly experience that is highly optimised for speed. The Acer Iconia B1 also delivers high quality sound and provides audio enhancing options for movies and games.

Acer Iconia B1 – A71 Specs

• Operating System - Android Jelly Bean operating system
• Processor - Mediatek dual-core 1.2GHz processor (MTK 8317T)
• Display - 7-inch diagonal WSVGA capacitive multitouch screen with 1,024 x 600 resolution display
• Memory - 512MB DDR3 memory
• Storage - 8GB of internal storage, microSD expansion slot with up to 32GB support
• Connectivity - Wireless connectivity: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 -GPS, micro-USB (charging and PC connect) with USB 2.0
• Ports - 3.5mm headset/headphone/microphone jack
• Audio - Internal speaker
• Camera - Front-facing 0.3-megapixel webcam
• Battery - Rechargeable 2,710 mAh battery
• Dimensions - 197.4 mm x 128.5 mm x 11.3 mm
• Weight- 320 gms

With the Acer Iconia B1 – A71 the Taiwanese electronics giant will now compete with the already crowded budget friendly tablet market in India. Some of the prominent vendors in this category are Micromax, Karbonn and more.