The Acer’s Liquid A1, the first Acer Android Smartphone, is now available for developers who want to test their new mobile applications on Perfecto Mobile’s Handset Cloud Service.
Niall Magennis from TrustedReviews is disappointed that Acer doesn't plan to upgrade the Android 1.6 operating system to the 2.0 version. He added that “the only real tweaks are a couple of carousel-style widgets for flicking through photos, music tracks, videos and bookmarks directly from the home screen.”
On the other hand, he was very enthusiastic about the combination of the device’s Snapdragon processor and the high responsiveness of the captative screen, which together provide users with a very high level of operating speed.
He is also impressed with the device’s connectivity speed (up to 7.2Mbps) and the fact that Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR as well as Wi-Fi are supported. Further he mentioned that the GPS responded very quickly to the Google Maps application.
Shaun from PDA-247 added that the Spinlets program allows online listening to music and watching videos which makes the A1 a rival to the iPhone in terms of music and video playback quality.
Steve McBrian from Top Tech Reviews believes that it is odd that the device comes with a mini USB instead of the micro USB slot, but appreciates the fact that it comes with a multimedia player and also a 3.5mm jack, enabling you to use your own set of headphones.
He concludes that “it is an excellent choice where you don’t have to burn a hole in your pocket for one, since the retail price is quite low, making it an affordable handset t obtain and own.”
Date of introduction to the Perfecto Mobile service
March 8, 2010
Specs
- Screen size: 3.5 inches
- Operating System: Android 1.6 (Donut)
- Device family : Acer Smartphones Touch
Usage tips in the Perfecto Mobile service
- Limitations & Tips: In order to activate the Camera use “long key press”.
- To unlock the phone press the Power/Lock button at the top.
- Type text is currently not supported in the dial screen.
Specs Link
- Manufacturer specs: http://mobile.acer.com
- GSMArena: www.gsmarena.com
Perfecto Mobile Relevant Resources
- Live Webinar - Handset Cloud Service Overview
- Special offer – Get a free trial to test your applications on the latest Android devices.
