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Pantech Element vs Acer ICONIA TAB A100

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Pantech Element Remove phone

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PA Rating - 8
Posted: 09 Jan 2012
Market Status: Released US carrier availability: AT&T - Available (since 22 Jan 2012)

Acer ICONIA TAB A100 Remove phone

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PA Rating - 7.5
User Rating - 9

Posted: 17 Feb 2011
Market Status: Released

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Design
Device typeTabletTablet 
OSAndroid (4.0, 3.2)Android (4.0.3, 3.2, 3.0) 
Form factorCandybarCandybar 
Dimensions8.36 x 6.12 x 0.42 inches (212 x 155 x 11 mm)7.68 x 4.61 x 0.52 inches (195 x 117 x 13.1 mm ) 
Weight16.57 oz (470 g)
the average is 4.4 oz (127 g)		16.58 oz (470 g)
the average is 4.4 oz (127 g)		 
RuggedWater proof (Water)  
Colors Black, Blue 
Display
Physical size8.0 inches7.0 inches 
Resolution1024 x 768 pixels1024 x 600 pixels 
Pixel density

Pixel density - The pixel density of a display represents the number of pixels over an area of one inch. It’s measured in “pixels per inch”, or ppi. The higher the number, the more detailed and good-looking the display is.

160 ppi170 ppi 
Technology

Technology - There are two main screen technologies currently used in phones and tablets: LCD and AMOLED. The former usually features a light source and liquid crystals, while the latter is based on organic light-emitting diodes. Newer LCD variations like IPS-LCD and Super-LCD allow for very accurate color reproduction and very wide viewing angles, where no significant image quality loss is observed. Current AMOLED screens differ in such a way that they can exhibit much more saturated colors (sometimes too much) and incredibly high contrast levels, which is due to black color being completely black in AMOLED displays.

TFTTFT 
Colors16 777 216  
TouchscreenCapacitive, Multi-touchCapacitive, Multi-touch 
FeaturesLight sensorScratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass) 
Battery
Stand-by time25.0 days (600 hours)
the average is 18 days (439 h)		  
Video playback 5.00 hours 
Capacity6400 mAh1530 mAh 
Type Li - Ion 
Not user replaceableYesYes 
Hardware
System chip

System chip - Most modern handsets use an advanced chip that includes many of the device’s hardware modules like the processor, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and sometimes even the wireless radio. This field shows what particular system chip (or System-on-a-Chip) is used in the phone.

Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 APQ8060NVIDIA Tegra 2 
Processor

Processor - The processor is the main computing component of a phone and is a major factor when it comes to the overall speed of the device. Some more powerful smartphones use dual-core and quad-core processors designed to deliver greater performance.

Dual core, 1500 MHz, ScorpionDual core, 1000 MHz 
Graphics processorAdreno 220Yes 
System memory

System memory - System memory, or RAM memory is the type of memory that the device uses to temporarily store data from the OS or currently-running apps. The more RAM available to the device, the better the performance will be when multiple or heavier programs are running.

1024 MB RAM1024 MB RAM / DDR2 
Built-in storage16 GB8 GB 
Storage expansionmicroSD, microSDHC up to 16 GBmicroSD, microSDHC up to 32 GB 
Camera
Camera5 megapixels5 megapixels 
FlashLEDLED 
Features Auto focus 
Camcorder1280x720 (720p HD)Yes 
FeaturesVideo callingVideo calling 
Front-facing camera2 megapixels2 megapixels 
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Multimedia
Music player   
Filter byAlbum, Artist, PlaylistsAlbum, Artist, Playlists 
FeaturesAlbum art cover, Background playbackAlbum art cover, Background playback 
Supported formatsMP3, AAC, AAC+MP3 
Video playback   
Supported formatsMPEG4, H.263, H.264MPEG4 
Speakers Stereo speakers 
YouTube playerYesYes 
Internet browsing
Browser   
supportsHTML, FlashHTML, HTML5, XHTML, Flash 
Built-in online services supportYouTube (upload), PicasaFacebook, YouTube (upload), Twitter 
Technology
GSM850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz 
UMTS850, 1900, 2100 MHz850, 900, 1900, 2100 MHz 
LTE700 MHz Class 17, 1700/2100 MHz  
DataLTE, HSPA (unspecified), UMTS, EDGE, GPRSHSDPA 7.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s, UMTS, EDGE 
Micro SIMYes  
Global RoamingYesYes 
Positioning

Positioning - This field shows the positioning systems supported by the device. There are three main types: GPS, A-GPS and GLONASS. GPS - This is one of the most widespread global positioning technologies, developed and maintained by the U.S. government. It uses satellites in order to detect your location. Works best in clear weather. A-GPS - A-GPS stands for Assisted GPS and is the industry standard for positioning and navigation. “Assisted” means that it can use local wireless networks, in addition to satellites, for quicker and more precise localization. GLONASS - GLONASS is a global positioning system, developed by the Russian Federation. It’s very similar to GPS, but isn’t so popular in cell phones.

GPSGPS 
NavigationYesYes 
Phone features
PhonebookUnlimited entriesUnlimited entries 
OrganizerCalendar, Alarm, CalculatorCalendar, Alarm, Document viewer, Calculator 
MessagingPredictive text inputThreaded view, Predictive text input 
E-mailIMAP, POP3, SMTP, Microsoft ExchangeIMAP, POP3, SMTP, Microsoft Exchange 
Instant MessagingGoogle TalkGoogle Talk 
Games Online 3D games; console games and casual games 
Connectivity
Bluetooth2.1, EDR2.1, EDR 
Wi-Fi802.11 b, g, n802.11 b, g, n 
USBUSB 2.0USB 2.0 
ConnectormicroUSBmicroUSB 
Features Mass storage device 
Headphones connector3.5mm3.5mm 
HDMIYesMicro HDMI (Type D) 
Charging connector microUSB 
OtherComputer sync, OTA syncComputer sync, OTA sync 
Other features
NotificationsFlight mode, Silent mode, SpeakerphoneHaptic feedback, Music ringtones (MP3), Polyphonic ringtones, Speakerphone 
SensorsAccelerometerAccelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass 
OtherVoice commands, Voice recordingVoice commands, Voice recording 
Regulatory Approval
FCC approval

FCC approval - The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is an independent United States government agency, directly responsible to Congress. The FCC was established by the Communications Act of 1934 and is charged with regulating interstate and international communications by radio, television, wire, satellite and cable. The FCC's jurisdiction covers the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. possessions. Every wireless phone device that that is sold in the U.S. has to be tested and approved for sale by the FCC.

   
Date approved

Date approved - Shows the date when the particular phone is approved by the Federal Communications Commission

 03 Jun 2011 
 FCC ID value: HLZTMDMA100 link 
FCC measured SAR

FCC measured SAR - The exposure standard for mobile devices employs a unit of measurement known as the Specific Absorption Rate, or SAR. The SAR limit stated in the international guidelines is 2.0 W/ kg*. Tests for SAR are conducted using standard operating positions with the device transmitting at its highest certified power level in all tested frequency bands. Although the SAR is determined at the highest certified power level, the actual SAR of the device while operating can be well below the maximum value.

   
Body 0.80 W/kg 
Availability
Officially announced09 Jan 201214 Feb 2011 

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