Acer, a Taiwan-based computer manufacturer has announced its latest Liquid smart phone in the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. Dubbed the Acer Liquid e, it comes packed with Google Android version 2.1 Éclair operating system. Now what is a computer manufacturer doing manufacturing smart phones?
A Revamp of the Liquid A1
Coming from the same line of mobile phones, the Liquid e offers similar basic features to its older cousin. For one thing, the Liquid e carries the Éclair operating system, an update to Google Android 1.6 Donut operating system which came with last year’s Liquid phone. The question remains as to why Acer chose to release a strikingly similar mobile phone instead of just allowing users to update their existing Liquid A1s to Android 2.1. This would be good news to those who have been eyeing the Liquid A1 but have held off purchasing it but a big letdown to those who already got the older mobile phone model.
On the hardware side, the Liquid e carries the same basic specs as its older cousin. It comes with all the standard connectivity options such as a quad band GSM, EDGE and GPRS. The mobile phone also allows for high speed internet access through a 7.2 Mbps 3G via HSDPA/HSUPA networks. Mini USB connection is supported, it has Bluetooth (with A2DP) and of course Wi-Fi capabilities for on the go connectivity.
Its Best New Features
There is good news for those planning to get the Liquid e however. The mobile phone sports a 768 MHz Qualcomm Snapdragon processor. It is still under clocked from the original 1 GHz but it gets the job done and still boasts exceptional speed. Its threaded SMS and MMS support is an additional incentive for those who often peruse the text messaging service.
Five new home screens grace the Liquid e this time around and its live wallpapers, 3D image viewing capabilities and spiffy new widgets and default apps give it a good edge against its competitors. Because of its Google Android operating system, native support for Gmail is to be expected but is still a great feature. Voice typing also shines in this smart phone because it now allows input on any field and allows users to dictate their emails or Twitter posts.
Not Really for Sleek Style and Comfort
The Acer Liquid e is basically a repackaged Liquid A1. It retains the A1’s blocky exterior and is not really known for the best feel. In general, it is among the larger and more blunt-edged smart phones and it falls short in winning over its sleeker rivals in terms of giving a comfort grip to its users. The chassis just does not match the look of the Google Android 2.1 or the bright new screen and leaves much to be desired in an improved version of the previous Liquid phone.
Acer’s press release on the Liquid e is mostly centered on the Google Android 2.1, which is no surprise considering that it is the best feature of the mobile phone. Bottom line is if you already have the Liquid A1 and having the older Android OS is not a problem, then there is no reason to trade it in for the newer Liquid.













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