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The Acer Liquid e: A Blast from the Past

Simon — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 13:28:21 +0000

Acer, a Taiwanese international computer manufacturer has revealed to the world what looks like a version 2.0 of its older Acer Liquid A1 mobile phone. Unveiled during the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, the mobile phone has quite a number of similarities to last year’s Liquid phone model.

Looks the Same, Feels the Same

The Acer Liquid e has not traded in the older Liquid’s blunt and blocky look. It keeps the A1’s blocky chassis and as a result also keeps the problems of its predecessor. The flat rectangular body lacks a comfort grip and the general look does not complement the stylish new Google Android Éclair version 2.1 operating system it comes with. The bright new screen is also overshadowed by the rehashed design. It is no wonder that other mobile phones supporting the Android 2.1, such as the Nexus One, are being noticed a bit more than Acer’s new entry to the smart phone line.

Looking Inside the Liquid e

An X-ray of the Liquid e would reveal a 768 MHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 8259 processor which is still under clocked from its original 1 GHz but should run like an athlete from the Olympics as far as performance is concerned.

This year’s Liquid offers a 3.5-inch WVGA capacitive high definition touch screen. The screen size is at 3.5 inches with an 800 pixel resolution. A respectable 5.0 mega pixel camera with Auto Focus is also installed in the Liquid e and the package is completed by a standard 3.5mm headphone jack.

Like most smart phones, the Acer Liquid e is Wi-Fi capable. Aside from the quad band GSM, EDGE and GPRS connectivity, it also has Bluetooth and mini USB connection support. High speed internet access is also featured through a 7.2 Mbps 3G connection via HSDPA/HSUPA networks.

Thanks to the Android 2.1, a number of new apps such as the dynamic Google Earth and weather apps complement the Liquid e. If mobile phone conversations are preferred though, not using any energy-draining apps would lend the 135g smart phone about five hours of talk time. Another plus factor is due to the fact that Acer kept their phone customizations to a bare minimum.

Since Android 2.1 was not changed much by Acer, the speed while running the OS also feels liquid. The phone also boasts added SMS and MMS support for easier recall of text message conversations.

The Verdict

Acer’s press release on the Liquid e focuses heavily on the Google Android 2.1. Considering the small amount of differences the newer model has over the Liquid A1, it is definitely no surprise. It is more baffling that Acer would release a clone of its older phone just to feature the Android 2.1. If it feels like a marketing ploy, it really probably is.

The bottom line is if you are the owner of an older Liquid mobile phone then there is really no need to update to the Liquid e just yet. It may be worth holding out for a newer smart phone model that uses the much coveted Google Android 2.1 Éclair operating system with more hardware and design updates.

Good as GSM, Bad as 3G

Simon — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 09:48:11 +0000

A recent article at Mobile Deals Compared showcased the Acer BeTouch E101. The E101 is a carbon copy of the E100, the only exception is that it’s a GSM device and the E100 is a 3G smart phone. It may seem silly, but there is a point to Acer’s marketing plan.

Still, the difference between GSM standards and 3G standards are set so differently, you will see it with the E101 and E100. As a GSM the E101 has great specs, after all, you compare it to other GSM devices. The E100 on the other hand, barely has anything to show compared to 3G mobile phones. Which leads me wondering, why the network bias?

Obviously, the market for the GSM network are folks who do not wish to spend much on their mobile phone coverage. 3G network users are heavy mobile phone enthusiasts who make full use of the 3G features such as HSDPA. Still, Acer has made a good point; it is possible to give a GSM device excellent features fit for a 3G phone. I think that this really is a wise move on the part of Acer and it will pay off by attracting a good market from the GSM crowd. Too bad they will not be attracting a similar market from the 3G with their E100. At least they have the Acer Liquid.

I’m guilty of looking down on GSM models, and in all aspects, that bias is not without basis. Manufacturers tend to forget that there are GSM users who prefer having lots of features on their mobile devices. I have seen people with really high end mini laptops with simple GSM devices. There are those who would have a game system and a 2G phone. There is not doubt that they chose a cheap 2G device and spent more for their other devices, but there is no doubt that if they would appreciate a better set of choices for GSM devices.

Acer F1. Battery friendly smartphone

Martin — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 14:17:05 +0000

With a huge touchscreen, 12mm thin body and sleek black design, people have been drooling over the Acer F1 since it’s first public outing at the MCW in February. Back then, all there was to see was a turned-off shell locked away in a display case. Now Acer have turned on the lights and – so far at least – it seems the future’s bright for this phone.

Taking a peek under the hood, the most impressive fact is that the Acer F1 will run on Snapdragon. Qualcomm’s Snapdragon platform offers unprecedented processing performance combined with low power consumption. This is absolutely vital for the new generation of smart mobiles as there’s nothing more annoying than a phone with more gadgets and flashiness that you can shake a stick at, but a battery life that would make the Energizer bunny weep in shame. With Snapdragon devices can be “always-on”. So whether you’re using 3G mobile broadband, WiFi, Bluetooth, or GPS, you can be confident you don’t need to carry a charger in your pocket. Something that never impresses the ladies.

Other features of the Acer F1

include:

3.8 inch TFT touchscreen display with 480 x 800 pixels
HSDPA 7.2Mbps
GPS
Wi-Fi
3.5mm headset jack
FM radio
5MP autofocus camera with LED flash

There’s also an Acer F1 review here. Or you can take a look at this mightily impressive video for a hint of what we’ve got to look forward to.

Samsung Pixon 12. How many megapixels?

admin — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 14:53:35 +0000

Yawn…. Another handset trying to grab market share by adding a better camera. I don’t know if it’s just me, but bolting on more megapixels onto an old model doesn’t really do it for me. Yet that is exactly what Samsung have done with their “all new” Samsung Pixon 12. It seems that in a bid to increase market share, Samsung is releasing the Sony Ericsson Satio which is expected to be released later this year. Overall both handsets promise to offer great image quality, but is there really much more room for increased pixel quality images on your mobile phone. I feel that we should now be looking beyond purely just megapixels. We should be looking at optical zoom, new filters, better flash quality and more besides. 12 megapixels is great, but without a high quality lens, you will not see a marked difference image quality. I have mentioned before in other posts that we may not be far off a truly universal device that will allow users to leave their digital camera at home and just take a phone out with them. However if handset manufacturers are determined to simply increase the resolution on their handsets and not offer other features, it may take us a little longer to achieve this. So can we say that 12 megapixels is going to be the highest spec? I very much doubt it!

Acer Tempo X960

admin — Sun, 22 Mar 2009 14:47:55 +0000

At the MWC 2009, Acer announced a host of touchscreen smartphones, one of which is the Acer Tempo X960.
The Acer Tempo X960 has GPS functionality, a home screen based mainly on using widgets and a 3.2 megapixel snapper. The Acer Tempo X960 runs on the Windows Mobile 6.1 operating system, which is quite a disappointment considering the fact that a lot of people expected Acer to put up version 6.5 for the phones.
Users can control their e-mail, surf the internet with ease, make use of social networks and use other such messaging features like MMS and SMS. The X960 has been designed keeping the adventurous in mind too, and have also included a GPS chip on the phone so that you can navigate yourself through anywhere.
The Acer Tempo X960 sports a 2.8 inch VGA touchscreen, and also has a physical 5 way navigation pad which enables you to get through menus with a lot of ease. The home screen, fully ‘invaded’ by widgets, enables the user to access contacts, messages, emails, weather all over the world, calendar, the web browser and the music player with just a single click. The 3.2 Megapixel autofocus camera also has a flash included and a secondary camera which enables you to make video (3G) calls if it is supported by your home network.
According to Acer, the Tempo X960 can handle up to 4 hours of talk time on a single charge. The onboard RAM is 128MB, and there is 256MBs of RAM available. A microSD card slot is available for extending the memory capacity of the phone.
Acer have not released any details whatsoever with regard to the availability of the phone or its expected retail price.
Check out the official specs

You can get a lowdown on the mobile broadband details from here.

For network specific deals, follow the links below:
Acer Tempo X960 on Orange
Acer Tempo X960 on O2
Acer Tempo X960 on T-Mobile
Acer Tempo X960 on Vodafone
Acer Tempo X960 on 3 Mobile
Acer Tempo X960 on Virgin

Acer Tempo DX900

admin — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 11:30:57 +0000

How would you feel if you could use two numbers for your phone and experience fast internet connection at the same time? If you thought it was not possible, well now it is with Acer Tempo DX900. As the official site states, Acer Tempo DX900 is the first 3G phone made, that can accommodate 2 sims simultaneously.

Apart from the obvious benefit of having 2 sims this phone runs on Windows Mobile 6.1 and you also have the facility to use Pocket Outlook and Mobile versions of the MS Office packages. It has got a 2.8 inches (640×480 pixels) 65k colors VGA screen which is touch sensitive. The camera is 3 megapixels and the autofocus feature is also there. In addition to being 3G, you can also use the EDGE network. Weighing only 147g, this device is equipped with a 1530mAh battery which provides you with 5 hours talking time and 6 days standby time. There is also built in GPS. The memory capacity is at 256MB with the microSD card slot facility to extend the memory if needed.

However not all of you out there, can afford to buy such a sophisticated device by paying cash outright. This is why you can choose from a wide range of deals available for Acer Tempo DX900. This allows you to not only pay the amount in installments but also choose the most suitable network for your convenience for your Acer Tempo DX900.

So if you are one of those phone lovers out there, who would love to own a sophisticated device such as this, but cannot afford it all at once financially, you can check out the Best Mobile Contracts available and select the best one for you and be the proud owner of a latest mobile phone. Acer Tempo DX900 is ideal for any phone lover and therefore do not hesitate to check out the Acer Tempo DX900 deals that are awaiting you out there.

For network specific deals, follow the links below:

Acer Tempo DX900 on Orange
Acer Tempo DX900 on O2
Acer Tempo DX900 on T-Mobile
Acer Tempo DX900 on Vodafone
Acer Tempo DX900 on 3 Mobile
Acer Tempo DX900 on Virgin

Acer Tempo F900

admin — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 16:20:25 +0000

The Acer Tempo F900, announced during the MWC 2009, is set to become the leader of smartphones with its slim and smart profile.
The Acer Tempo F900 has clearly been designed with the bigger view on the internet and gives you full control over internet browsing. The monstrous 3.8 inch WVGA touchscreen enables you to view a lot of information on the screen. The new easy – to – use touch keyboard really enhances the typing experience, which, in combination with the screen, gives a superb browsing experience.
The new UI of the Acer Tempo F900 makes getting through the phone a real pleasure, enabling you to access contacts, bookmarks, emails, world weather, date, time and music with the most of ease. The F900 comes with a 3.2 MPIX snapper which also has auto focus and flash. Other additional features include a voice recorder, GPS, voice command, FM radio and a microSD slot for expanding memory (upto a 16 GB card can be used).
The fully widget-based homescreen gives the user quick access to the important apps. The F900 has been designed in such a way that it can be easily used with a single hand. It also has Internet Explorer 6 which supports Adobe Flash Lite and JavaScript, and also enables access to a number of email clients. A variety of must-have internet apps are also provided. The connectivity options include 3.75G HSDPA as well as HSUPA and Wi-Fi, which will make for extremely fast and smooth internet experience.
However, the F900 does weight in at a hefty 150g, but it more than compensates with a real slim waistline of 13mm and, besides, the weight is fairly fine if the features match it!
Once it comes out, check out O2 as you may be able to get the phone on a great deal!
See the official images

For network specific deals, follow the links below:
Acer Tempo F900 on Orange
Acer Tempo F900 on O2
Acer Tempo F900 on T-Mobile
Acer Tempo F900 on Vodafone
Acer Tempo F900 on 3 Mobile
Acer Tempo F900 on Virgin

Acer Tempo M900

admin — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 09:56:39 +0000

Acer truly is the leader in innovative mobile phone technology. It released yet another thrilling addition to its Tempo collection on February 17th 2009, the Acer Tempo M900. The amazing fact about this phone is that it’s got an inbuilt fingerprint scanner which is an immense relief for all the phone lovers out there who are constantly worried about the security of their phone. And what’s best is with all the amazing features that come with it, it still looks very professional and businesslike. Mobile technology can’t get any better than this!

The eye candy about this phone that attracts your eye the moment you see it is the full QWERTY
keyboard. This gives a very professional look when it slides out. So those who want to access your emails from your phone, this is the ideal phone for you. The Acer team states that this was designed targeting mainly the above mentioned segment of clientele as it comes with Outlook Mobile and other MS Office packages. With all this and fast internet connectivity through HSDPA the M900 will bring your office to your palm!

Using Windows Mobile 6.1 this smartphone is equipped with a significant 3.8 inches WVGA (800×480 pixels) touch-sensitive screen. The camera is 5 megapixels and is autofocus enabled.
Other miscellaneous features includes built in GPS, voice command and expandable memory. Click here to find out more.

So if you’re wondering what the price of such a sophisticated gadget would be, you don’t need to worry about it anymore. There are quite a lot of options available for Tempo M900 that would make it easier for you to own this phone without any financial burden.

Mobile contracts for Tempo M900 will enable you to pay in installments with the value of the phone spread over a certain number of periods which will be convenient for you. You also have the opportunity to win contracts with free sims and Pay As You Go. So if have decided to buy a M900, all you need to do is check out the Acer Tempo M900 contracts available online.

When you’re getting one of the best phones with your own defined paying terms you might as well as get the best of out it. So do not hesitate to compare mobile phone deals that will yield the best extra benefits to you.

For network specific deals, follow the links below :

Acer Tempo M900 on Orange
Acer Tempo M900 on O2
Acer Tempo M900 on T-Mobile
Acer Tempo M900 on Vodafone
Acer Tempo M900 on 3 Mobile
Acer Tempo M900 on Virgin

Acer Tempo F900: The Perfect Phone for University Students

admin — Sat, 14 Mar 2009 11:48:49 +0000

The Acer Tempo F900 is a perfect mobile phone for university students, as it’s modern, sleek, economical, easy to use and offers all the smartphone options you could ever want at a reasonable price. See the official images of the Acer Tempo F900 on their site and you will want to buy one for your daughter or son before he or she goes off to university so you can be sure they stay in touch.

The beginning of university is a trying time for both parents and students, as they learn to separate from each other, and having contact through the Tempo F900 is very reassuring. But once you’ve decided the
Acer Tempo F900 is the right phone for your child, how do you pick the right plan?

The Acer Tempo F900 is available on many different reliable networks, including Three Mobile, Vodaphone, Tmobile, Virgin Mobile and Orange. If you are already a member of one of these networks, then obviously you will want to stay with the one you’re on and make an addition to your family plan. However, if you’re making the network choice for the first time, it’s an especially important decision with regards to your university student.

You will want to be able to check on him or her to make sure that your child is all right, so a reliable network is important. They’ll also need good internet access so they can check their e-mail constantly for messages from their professors and view any online course assignments. Each of the phone networks has its advantages and disadvantages, so go online to a site like Best Mobile Phones, Moby 1 or Mobile Deals Compared to see which one fits you the best.

Check out network specific deals for the Acer Tempo F900 below

Acer Tempo F900 on Orange
Acer Tempo F900 on O2
Acer Tempo F900 on T-Mobile
Acer Tempo F900 on Vodafone
Acer Tempo F900 on 3 Mobile
Acer Tempo F900 on Virgin

Deals on the Acer Tempo DX900

admin — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 10:13:08 +0000

The Acer Tempo is a great mobile phone that offers a lot of options in terms of contracts. You can find the Tempo DX900 available with contracts for Tmobile, 3, Virgin Mobile, Orange, O2, and Vodaphone, among others.

The Acer Tempo DX900 is a very popular mobile model so there are lots of deals available out there. Investigate the deals thoroughly before committing to a contract because there are so many choices that you should be able to get exactly what you want.

The Acer Tempo DX900 is one of the best smartphones out there. A smartphone means that the Acer Tempo DX900 offers much more than simple mobile phone capabilities. It’s like a hand-held PC that can fill many of your needs, including music, camera, video and e-mail.

The Acer Tempo DX900 is such a great smartphone because it is the first dual-SIM phone that supports both 3G and 2G SIMs, giving you excellent mobile connectivity and fast web access in one model. To learn more about this, visit the Acer Tempo official site.

The Acer Tempo DX900 has a variety of mobile phone contracts to suit your needs, whether you’re considering one for your child and want to limit the minutes, or travel constantly and intend to use it as a mobile PC, assistant, office and entertainment system all in one. The Acer Tempo DX900 is also comparatively user-friendly, making it the obvious choice for people who want a value-added smartphone. The user-interface is clearly marked, making accidents like pushing the wrong area on the touch-screen and logging on the Internet when you’re trying to find contacts, for example, less likely to happen. The physical design of the phone is aerodynamic too, as it fits into the palm exactly.
For network specific deals for the Acer Tempo DX900, please see the links below:

Acer Tempo DX900 on orange
Acer Tempo DX900 on O2
Acer tempo DX900 on T-Mobile
Acer tempo DX900 on Vodafone
Acer Tempo DX900 on 3 Mobile
Acer Tempo DX900 on Virgin