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    Acer Iconia Tab W500-BZ467 Tablet PC

    Discussion in 'Acer' started by shin777, Jun 9, 2011.

  1. shin777

    shin777 Notebook Consultant

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    Can this be charged through usb as well? It looks so cool and I am thinking about getting one.. if not, will android 3.0 version rechargable through usb cable?
     
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    Wiz33 Notebook Deity

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    Neither the A500 nor W500 can be charged via USB. If you want more info come over to:

    Acer

    Quite a few W500 owner hanging out.
     
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  3. shin777

    shin777 Notebook Consultant

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    is galaxi tab 10.1 or ipad 2 rechargable using connection? I want tablet but can't decide what to buy. Acer seems pretty good for its price but battery life seems to be pretty short compared to their competition. :(
     
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    Jun Austria Notebook Guru

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    I was waiting for the the Galaxy Tab 10.1 release in my area when I walk pass and saw this Acer Iconia Tab A500. After few minutes on it, I was blown away. The inclusion of full USB port was a deal breaker for me. It just made this tablet more usable in the field(construction). On site, all the consultant and project managers carry a pen drive. And it just open up the possibilities of a better communication with them. USB port just over shadowed the shortcoming in weight, battery and no need to mentioned, the thickness. I dont care what they say. It got USB port. I can even watch "The big bang series" via USB without any lag. :)

    Another thing, A500 is more faster then the W500 when I tried it out from the shop.
     
    Jun Austria, Jun 10, 2011
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    shin777 Notebook Consultant

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    A500 is faster than W500? I would assumed boot speed would be faster since w500 is windows base but overall speed too? I don't know anymore.. I might grab 32gb version of A500.. :(
     
    shin777, Jun 10, 2011
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