【真機實測】效能倍增 – Acer Iconia Tab A210 / A211

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轉載來源: http://unwire.hk/2012/09/12/performance-doubled-acer-iconia-tab-a210-a211/notebook/



在六月的台北電腦展，及九月德國的 IFA 大展，Acer 也十分積極推出不少新機款，而在台北電腦展中，Acer 就已發佈了入門版的四核平板 Iconia Tab A210（Wi-Fi 版本）及 A211（3G + Wi-Fi 版本）。而這兩部機款，日前終於在香港推出，售價分別是 $2,898 及 $3,398，比早前推出採用 1,920 x 1,200 解像度屏幕的 A700 足足分別平了 $1,000 及 $500。究竟這部入門平板表現如何？現在就帶大家到記招了解一下吧。



設計依舊•效能倍增

其實今次 Acer 推出的 Iconia Tab A210，是年初推出的 Iconia Tab A200 的四核版本，還記得當時小編曾表示 A200 作為入門平板機款確實吸收，但如果售價能下調至 3 千元以下，會更為吸引。Acer 似乎十分接受用家意見，在今次推出 A210 時，就將這部 Wi-Fi 版本售價下調至 $2,898，但效能卻倍增一倍，採用 Nvidia Tegra 3 1.2GHz 四核心處理器，十分吸引。不過除了處理器規格方面，其餘就一概不變，包括：採用 10.1 吋 1,280 x 800 LCD TFT 屏幕、1GB DRAM 記憶體、200 萬前置鏡頭等，而且內置儲存空間，亦由當時 A200 的 32GB 降至 A210 的 16GB，不過幸好就仍支援以 microSD 卡擴充儲存空間（最高支援 32GB），算是彌補了這項不足。此外，可能 Acer 也看出 3G Android 平板也有市場空間，所以今次也同時推出支援 3G 網絡的 A211，比以往只有 A200 這部支援 Wi-Fi 網絡的版本更為體貼。

機身設計與年初推出的 A200 基本上沒有分別。

機頂設有音量鍵及屏幕旋轉鎖定鍵。

機身左方設有開關鍵、3.5mm 耳機插孔、Micro USB 端子及 USB 2.0 端子（支援 USB Host）。

而揭開機身左側下方的保護蓋，A210 Wi-Fi 版本可以找到 microSD 記憶卡插槽，而 A211 3G + Wi-Fi 版本就可能找到 microSD 記憶卡插槽及 SIM 卡插槽。

而機身右側就只設有火牛充電插槽。

機背仍然採用一貫的白色磨砂面設計，而且亦與 A200 一樣不設背面鏡頭。

機身背面下方左右設有一對喇叭單元。

採用的 10.1 吋屏幕，解像度仍然是 1,280 x 800，不過始終定位是入門級四核平板，所以這種設定也十分合理。

主介面與早前推出的 Iconia Tab A700 分別不大。

與其他 Acer 平板一樣，也設有 Acer Ring 介面，只要點按屏幕下方中間的綠色圓點就可以啟動得到。

至於屏幕鎖定介面，亦與 Iconia Tab A700 一樣可以解鎖時即時進入不同功能，預設的四項功能為瀏覽器、圖片庫、Google 搜尋及 Gmail。

Ring 及屏幕鎖定介面的快速開啟功能可以在設定中自行選擇開啟甚麼程式或功能。

仍然內建了 Acer 檔案，用來管理平板內的所有文件或檔案。

支援 Acer Cloud 雲端功能，可以將相片、文件等上載至 Acer Cloud 雲端硬碟，方便在 Acer 智能手機、平板電腦及手提電腦之間互相分享。

內建完整版的 Polaris Office 文書處理軟件，可以瀏覽 MS Office 格式的文件。

如果使用的是 Iconia Tab A211，可以在網絡中選擇自動選擇網絡，或偏向只使用 2G 或 3G 網絡。

內建 16GB 儲存空間，不過小編手上的可能因為是測試機，所以只有 8GB 儲存空間。它亦支援以 microSD 記憶卡進一步擴充儲存空間（最高支援 32GB）。

預載支援多種繁體中文輸入法，包括：注音、拼音、筆畫、倉頡及速成。

預載了 Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich 作業系統。

效能測試

Quadrant Standard Edition（整體效能測試）：3,546 分。

安兔兔評測（整體效能測試）：10,857 分。

總結：平霸四核平板•抵買之選

現今的平板電腦，如果要找四核機款，動輒售價也高達 3、4 千、甚至 5 千多，十分昂貴，Acer 今次推出的 Iconia Tab A210 及 A211，雖然屏幕表現只屬合格，但性價比確實十分高，還支援 USB Host 功能，不但可以接駁外置 2.5 吋硬碟或 USB 手指讀取當中檔案，更可以接駁部分 USB 鍵盤或滑鼠，令操控平板電腦更輕鬆！雖然鏡頭只有前置，也只得 200 萬像素，但試問又有多少人會用平板影相拍片？如果大家是想找尋售價不貴，但又不想購買太便宜的山寨品牌平板，Acer Iconia Tab A210 / A211 確實是不貳之選！

Acer Iconia Tab A210 / A211 規格表：

頻率：GSM 850/900/1800/1900MHz；UMTS 900/2100MHz；HSDPA+ 21.1Mbps；HSUPA 5.76Mbps（只限 A211）
處理器：Nvidia Tegra 3 1.2GHz 四核心處理器
記憶體：1GB DRAM
內存空間：16GB
記憶卡：microSD（最高支援 32GB）
屏幕：10.1 吋 WXGA（解像度：1,280 x 800）TFT LCD 觸控屏幕
鏡頭：200 萬像素（前置；支援最高 720p 高清影片拍攝）
無線連接：Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n、藍牙 2.1 + EDR、內建 GPS、支援 USB Host
電池：3,260mAh
使用時間：不詳
待機時間：不詳
作業系統：Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich
體積：260 x 175 x 12.4mm
重量：712g（連電池）
售價：$2,898（A210：Wi-Fi 版本）/ $3,398（A211：3G + Wi-Fi 版本）
查詢：Acer（2520 2000）

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Hey Google, take control of Android already, will ya?

By Kevin C. Tofel May. 8, 2012, 1:09pm PT 

Google’s “open” approach to Android has certainly helped build the platform’s user base: Android powers more than half of the world’s smartphones. Whether you love Android or hate it, it’s difficult to argue that this level of adoption is anything less than a success. Android debuted as a clunky operating system with few apps in October 2008, but since then has improved and grown. But Google’s openness — allowing anyone to use the platform — might not be the best strategy for keeping its lead.

The latest example of Android’s mess: Blame

Case in point: A recent public spat between AT&T and Google on software upgrades; one of the most annoying things about an open platform that essentially anyone can control. AT&T CEO Randall Stephenson first wagged a finger at Google, answering a question during an interview last week with this, as reported by 9to5Google:

 “Google determines what platform gets the newest releases and when. A lot of times, that’s a negotiated arrangement and that’s something we work at hard. We know that’s important to our customers. That’s kind of an ambiguous answer because I can’t give you a direct answer in this setting.”

As a daily Android user since January 2010, I’m flummoxed by Stephenson’s statement. Is he implying that Google’s Android system isn’t really as open for use by anyone as they see fit? If so, that’s news to me and likely many others. Apparently, it’s news to Google too, as it released this statement:

“Mr. Stephenson’s carefully worded quote caught our attention and frankly we don’t understand what he is referring to. Google does not have any agreements in place that require a negotiation before a handset launches.  Google has always made the latest release of Android available as open source at source.android.com as soon as the first device based on it has launched. This way, we know the software runs error-free on hardware that has been accepted and approved by manufacturers, operators and regulatory agencies such as the FCC. We then release it to the world.”

History appears to back up the official Google statement as hardware manufacturers and carriers have held up prior updates — or simply chosen not to offer them at all — over the past three years. In fact, Stephenson’s statement makes even less sense when you realize that handset makers are the ones that first create Android builds for phones.  Yes, carriers could have some say in the part of the process, but it’s likely very little. And the lone exceptions for Android updates — those that are pushed directly by Google — are the Nexus handsets, which AT&T has never even sold.

What’s the real problem here?

Regardless of who’s right and who’s wrong on this particular issue, it illustrates a bigger problem for Android. Instead of reducing version fragmentation, getting updates out faster and having consumers expect a consistent experience across all phones, the situation is really no better now than it ever was. I had hopes that Android 4.0 would help, but the reality is that 6 months after Android 4.0 launched, so few phones are running the new software: Only 4.9 percent today based on Google’s own data. Compare that to the 10 months it took for 75 percent of Android phones running Android 2.0 or 2.1.

Bear in mind that while I use Android every day, I also use iOS on a daily basis. I occasionally use Windows Phone as well. My point here isn’t to suggest that Android is crap and that people shouldn’t use it. But the best Android experience, at least in my opinion, is only offered by Google’s own Nexus devices. Sure, there are some outstanding Android phones with faster processors, better cameras and customized software improvements that make them great handsets.

But at the end of the day, if you’re not using a Nexus, you’re at the mercy of your handset maker or your carrier for updates. And those won’t likely be timely; Motorola explains why in this blog post. Plus, your carrier can always determine which features you can or can’t use on your handset; Google Wallet works great on my Galaxy Nexus, but the Verizon LTE version doesn’t support the service. The problem Android faces today is the one it has always faced, but has never been able to tame: A lack of control.

Google, you’ve got Motorola, now use it

It would be an audacious move, but for Google to rein in Android, it has to take back control of the platform. I’m not even sure it could since it has open sourced Android all this time, but if it is possible, now’s the time. I hit upon this last month in a GigaOm Pro report(subscription required) saying this:

 “For Google to truly address the problems Android faces, it will have to “own” Android. By licensing the platform as it currently does, Google has limited control over what hardware makers do with Android. That could be part of the reason Google decided to acquire Motorola Mobility: It could offer Android devices that have unique functions or features, even as it uses Motorola’s patents to protect Android at large. Patents or not, Motorola could be the key to Google’s taking Android back.”

Using Motorola to begin taking control back of Android is fairly obvious, but the reasons to do so aren’t. Google has used its “open” approach to let Android proliferate like a virus and that has led to hundreds of devices on networks all around the world. Think of these as little Google terminals where the company can gather information; Google keeps its finger on the pulse of mobile through these Android devices and sells mobile advertising based on that data. And for now, Google is recording the heartbeat of more than half of all smartphone owners. But that may not continue forever.

Why now is the right time for this move

Opinions will vary on this, but I think Android is at the top of its game right now — or at least it was recently; the exact timing isn’t important. What is is important is to “go out on top” and take control now before Android loses any momentum. Right now, carriers and consumers want or need Android to exist. Why? Because not everyone wants an iPhone, regardless of the benefits iOS may bring — namely consistency, control, and stability; three words I wouldn’t equate with most Android phones. 

If Google were to take control of Android now, it would be difficult for carriers and handset makers to rebel. Apple has no LTE handset yet, so operators are pushing Android devices over the iPhone in some cases. Hardware makers have few other choices to turn to as well. They could opt to embrace Microsoft’s Windows Phone, but the consumer demand isn’t there yet. One company, LG, recently suggested it wouldn’t be building any Windows Phones until consumer demand warranted it. Let’s face it: Google has carriers and hardware makers in a position where it could dictate Android’s future use; at least for a little while. 

Such a move would surely give hardware makers pause to work with Google in the future, but for the mobile market, I see little viable option. Would Samsung, HTC, LG and others simply stop supporting Android? I don’t see how they could given the slow uptake of Microsoft Windows Phone. Perhaps one would buy Research In Motion or license BlackBerry, but even that’s a risky proposition at best. Tizen, another mobile platform formed from the old MeeGo project, is another option, but it has the same open source approach as Android, so little would be gained by using it.

Open worked to this point. Can it continue to work?

Without a doubt, Google’s open approach has helped it build the Android user base. It gave consumers and software developersa viable choice as compared to Apple’s walled garden and it provided dozens of hardware makers a chance to stay in the smartphone game. But as Android’s “wild west show” continues — or even the perception of it — consumers are likely to turn their back on Android over time. For that reason, Google should consider a change and control its mobile destiny directly. And the longer it waits, the less likely such a move will pay off.

via: gigaom