Reviewers Liked
- Windows 8 works well in portrait mode
- Good battery life
- Windows 8.1 update coming soon
Reviewers Didn't Like
- Terrible display
- Bulky and heavy
- No Windows 8 app snapping
Acer Iconia Tab W3-810
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Expert reviews and ratings
By Engadget
on
74
In addition to its portable, easy-to-hold form factor, the W3's long battery life and reasonable price make it a great value among Windows...
By InfoWorld
on
71
Billed as "the world's first 8-inch Windows tablet," the Acer Iconia W3 is proof that getting there first isn't always the most important achievement. The W3 puts size and portability ahead of most everything else -- but not always to its advantage. For...
By Good Gear Guide
on
60
Acer's Iconia W3 tablet will appeal to those of you who have longed for a tiny Windows 8 tablet. It's an Atom-based device with a low screen resolution and it should be used strictly for consumption tasks such as Web browsing, watching video, listening...
By Gadget Guy Australia
on
70
Can the eighth iteration of Windows be properly contained inside of an 8 inch tablet? Acer is the first to try this combination, bringing the full power of Windows 8 down to a size that can be held and used in one hand. Acer sure dabbles in a lot of...
By MobileTechReview
on
70
If you're a sys admin or sales type that needs networking programs or Windows-based x86 programs to get your job done, the Acer Iconia W3 is temptingly hyper-portable and affordable. Once you've installed your Windows programs and finished with the...
By IT Pro Portal
on
60
All told, the Acer Iconia W3 does have the unique distinction of being the first 8in Windows 8 tablet to market, but if you've looked at other Windows tablets, the small size might not be enough. The poor display, mixed performance scores, and...
By Computer Shopper
on
50
As the first 8-inch-class tablet running Windows 8, the Iconia W3 shows the promise of such a compact slate. However, its strong battery life isn't enough to offset this tablet's poor display and extra weight....
By PC Mag
on
60
The Acer Iconia W3 is the first 8-inch Windows 8 tablet, offered at an affordable price, but this little tablet falls...
By NotebookCheck
on
85
The overall performance of the small Iconia is very good. It offers long battery runtimes , has a decent build quality and can execute x86 applications . The CPU performance is not overwhelming but sufficient for tablet applications and simple x86...
By The Verge
on
39
When I first picked up the W3, I was immediately surprised by the weight of it. At 500g (just over a pound) it's much heavier than the iPad mini or Nexus 7, and it's a lot chubbier too. The entire screen is encased in cheap-feeling plastic, with a black...
By CNET Australia
on
70
The smaller 8-inch Windows 8 tablet is a form worth exploring, and the Acer Iconia W3 can be fun to use, but it's also buggy and held back by shortcuts and lackluster...
By cnet
on
70
The smaller 8-inch Windows 8 tablet is a form worth exploring, and the Acer Iconia W3 can be fun to use, but it's also buggy and held back by shortcuts and lackluster...
By Alphr
on
50
An ugly first attempt at a compact Windows tablet, although strong performance raises hopes of better things to...
By LaptopMag
on
70
While the screen could be better, the Acer Iconia W3-810 offers a full Windows 8 experience, Microsft Office and long battery life in a portable 8-inch...
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