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Acer launches 7 inch Iconia B1 tablet with Android 4.1 for Rs. 7,999

Acer launches 7-inch Iconia B1 tablet with Android 4.1 for Rs. 7,999

By NDTV Correspondent | Updated: 16 January 2013 14:23 IST

As expected, Acer has launched its Iconia B1 tablet with Android 4.1 Jelly Bean in India carrying a price tag of Rs. 7,999. The price, as well as the launch timeline, is in line with what we had reported earlier this month before the tablet's official launch.

The Acer Iconia B1 was unveiled at CES last week. It sports a 7-inch display with 1024x600 resolution and is powered by a 1.2GHz dual-core Mediatek processor (MTK 8317T) alongside 512MB RAM and 8GB internal storage. It features a microSD card to expand the available storage by another 32GB. Connectivity options on the Acer Iconia B1 include Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, GPS, Bluetooth 4.0 and Micro-USB. A 0.3-megapixel front camera is thrown-in for good measure.

Announcing the launch, Mr. S. Rajendran, Chief Marketing Officer, Acer India, said, "The tablet PC market in India has been one of the fastest growing segments and has potential to grow even further in 2013. As a global leader, we are committed to introducing devices that follow high standards of quality and reliability. The Iconia B1 is a product that is geared to exceed consumer expectation while guaranteeing a wholesome experience."

While the 512 RAM does seem slightly underwhelming, at the price point of Rs. 7,999 a branded tablet running Jelly Bean seems like a pretty decent deal. We can't wait to see how the tablet performs in the real world - stay tuned for a detailed review, which should be up within the next few days.

Acer Iconia B1-A71 key specifications

7-inch diagonal WSVGA capacitive multitouch screen with 1024x600 resolution display
Mediatek dual-core 1.2GHz processor (MTK 8317T)
512MB DDR3 memory
8GB of internal storage with microSD expansion slot with up to 32GB support
Wireless connectivity: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth wireless technology 4.0
GPS
Micro-USB (charging and PC connect) with USB 2.0
3.5mm headset/headphone/microphone jack
Internal speaker
Front-facing 0.3-megapixel webcam
Rechargeable 2,710 mAh battery
Android 4.1 Jelly Bean operating system
Dimensions: 197.4 mm x 128.5 mm x 11.3 mm
Weight: 320 g

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Further reading: Acer, Acer Iconia B1, Acer Iconia B1 price, Acer Iconia B1 price in India, Acer Iconia B1 specifications, Android 4.1, Jelly Bean

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