A500 at WalMart

[chili_red]

Was at my local WalMart earlier today and was surprised to see a display case with the Acer A500 there, they had one in stock and the spot for the display was empty, they also had a slot for a 7" model. The price for the A500 was $449, same as BB.

At least another big box store picked up the Acer, so hopefully it will see more sales and longer lived support.

 

[AQ_OC]

The 7-inch model of the Acer Iconia? How much and with what memory? Does it look the same?

 

[Raven312]

The 7-inch model of the Acer Iconia? How much and with what memory? Does it look the same?

Here you go: Acer Iconia Tab A100 - Full phone specifications It was announced at the same time as the A500 but it's not ready. I think it was originally supposed to run Honeycomb but if I've heard right, they've since changed their minds and will have it run Gingerbread. Went through the FTC a few weeks ago and should be for sale in a couple of months. It's on preorder in some countries already.

 

[chili_red]

It was probably the A100, didn't recognize the model # they had on the tag, they didn't have any in stock, just an empty spot in the display with a tag that stated Acer Iconia 7", sorry I don't remember the price. I didn't see any accessories for either on the shelves next to the display, hopefully they will carry them too.

 

[chili_red]

The A500 is on their website too,

Walmart.com: Acer Silver/Black 16GB Touchscreen 10.1" Iconia Entertainment Tablet PC with Google Android 3.0 (Honeycomb) OS & 3 Bonus Games: Computers

 

[richmc]

Posted this yesterday but it didn't show up. Local Walmart where the wife works had the new display up last Fri but nothing in stock. Tag said $356.39. Took a pic and went to the Best Buy down the street. They priced matched it. Guess I got lucky lol.

 

[Icebike]

Here you go: Acer Iconia Tab A100 - Full phone specifications It was announced at the same time as the A500 but it's not ready. I think it was originally supposed to run Honeycomb but if I've heard right, they've since changed their minds and will have it run Gingerbread. Went through the FTC a few weeks ago and should be for sale in a couple of months. It's on preorder in some countries already.

FCC - not FTC, but you knew that.....

I like the way Acer is releasing products unlike Samsung and Moto.

They release what people want FIRST, instead of suckering everybody into a Carrier model, or a small screen model,
then forcing the user to eBay their first purchase so they can get what they really wanted all along.

There was a big pent-up demand for a 10 inch WiFi only tablet. People don't want to pay carrier charges for a tablet
that they will use predominantly at home or at school where WiFi is everywhere. Its no wonder the A500 outsold
all other tablets.

 

[Raven312]

FCC - not FTC, but you knew that.....

I like the way Acer is releasing products unlike Samsung and Moto.

They release what people want FIRST, instead of suckering everybody into a Carrier model, or a small screen model,
then forcing the user to eBay their first purchase so they can get what they really wanted all along.

There was a big pent-up demand for a 10 inch WiFi only tablet. People don't want to pay carrier charges for a tablet
that they will use predominantly at home or at school where WiFi is everywhere. Its no wonder the A500 outsold
all other tablets.

I did, but I was to lazy to edit. ;-) And I agree with your assessment; Acer seems to have done their homework and concentrated on the user experience - and good for them - and us.

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[Raven312]

Posted this yesterday but it didn't show up. Local Walmart where the wife works had the new display up last Fri but nothing in stock. Tag said $356.39. Took a pic and went to the Best Buy down the street. They priced matched it. Guess I got lucky lol.

That's a beautiful thing!

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