Display:240 x 400 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~146 ppi density)
Camera:2 MP
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Released:Released 2009, October
The BeTouch E100: A Review of Acer's 2009 Smartphone
In 2009, Acer released the BeTouch E100 – a lightweight, touchscreen smartphone that packed a punch in terms of features. Let's take a closer look at this device that was once a popular choice among consumers.
Release and Operating System
The BeTouch E100 was announced and released in October 2009, making it over a decade old now. It was powered by Microsoft's Windows Mobile 6.5 Professional operating system, which was known for its user-friendly interface and multitasking capabilities.
Design and Display
Weighing only 118g and with a thickness of 12.8mm, the BeTouch E100 was a slim and lightweight device. It had a resistive touchscreen with 65K colors, displaying sharp images on its 3.2-inch display screen. However, its low density of 146 pixels per inch may seem outdated by today's standards.
The device also featured the Scroll Wheel, a unique feature introduced by Acer that allowed users to navigate through menus and web pages easily.
Performance and Storage
The BeTouch E100 was equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 chipset and a 528 MHz ARM 11 processor, providing decent performance for its time. It also came with 256MB of RAM and 512MB of ROM, along with a microSD slot for additional storage space.
Camera and Sound
In terms of camera, the BeTouch E100 had a 2 MP main camera and a 320p video recording capability. It did not have a front-facing camera, which is a common feature in smartphones today.
The device also had a loudspeaker, but surprisingly did not come with a 3.5mm audio jack. This meant that users had to use a specific miniUSB for audio output, which may have been inconvenient for many.
Connectivity and Other Features
The BeTouch E100 supported 2G and 3G networks, with HSPA speeds of up to 7.2/5.76 Mbps. It also had Bluetooth 2.0 and GPS capabilities, although it did not have Wi-Fi or a radio.
Other features included a basic HTML browser, MP3/WAV/WMA/eAAC+ and MP4/WMV/H.264 player, as well as Pocket Office and voice memo capabilities. It also had predictive text input for easier messaging.
Battery and Price
The BeTouch E100 had a removable Li-Ion 1140 mAh battery that could last up to 400 hours on standby and up to 5 hours of talk time. This was a decent battery life for its time.
During its release, the BeTouch E100 had a price tag of around 180 EUR, which was relatively affordable compared to other smartphones at the time. However, given its outdated specifications, it is likely to be much cheaper now.
In Conclusion
Overall, the BeTouch E100 was a solid smartphone that offered decent performance and key features such as a touchscreen and 3G connectivity. However, its lack of a 3.5mm audio jack and other modern features may make it less appealing to consumers today. Nonetheless, the BeTouch E100 played an important role in Acer's journey in the smartphone market and will always hold a place in the hearts of those who used it back in 2009.
