Six months ago we’d have laughed off the Acer Iconia Smart as a very silly idea indeed. But having just watched about 50 boring and identical glossy rectangles being announced at Mobile World Congress this week, this crazy new Android phone could actually be a refreshing new take on things.
The screen size is 4.8″ across the diagonal, but this being super-wide format means you actually get an elongated form factor that doesn’t look as bulky as most extra-large mobiles. It runs at 1024×480 which is rather interesting, plus there’s a 1GHz processor inside. You also get 8megapixels out of the back camera hole and an LED flash.
Nice unibody metal casing, too. Shame Acer is still wasting money and man hours on that awful user interface it’s developed, though. Still, an interesting Android phone for once! We’ll make an attempt at getting one of these to review. We like the odd ones. Mainly out of pity.
Motorola’s latest flagship dual-core Android monster is a massive, original powerhouse, that’s a big improvement on previous MOTOBLUR mobiles – but still isn’t a total winner.
A slim and glamorous phone from Sony Ericsson, with the sharpest display around. It’s no powerhouse and the screen’s not the biggest out there, but we don’t mind. Because it’s cute.
LG’s first glasses-free 3D phone is a heavy, fat monster, with a clever 3D effect that works rather well. As a smartphone, though, it’s heavy and underwhelming.
A very shiny thing from Sony Ericsson, with a 3.7″ screen and Android 2.3.3 inside. But is it exciting enough to win fans in today’s spec-obsessed market? Can man live on one core alone?
INQ’s Android phone is an interesting “boutique” piece of hardware, packed with unique interface customisations that go far beyond the headline Facebook integration. We like it a lot.
Linus
/ February 15, 2011The most interesting so far at MWC! 1024*800 I whant it! Release date in Europe (Sweden)?
Linus
/ February 15, 2011U sure it’s 1024*800 not 1024*480?
Gary C
/ February 15, 2011Yes, of course it is. Thanks.