Acer Liquid S100 (A1) Liquid Unboxing Pictures & Review

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While HTC might be dominating the Android phone market, its competitors such as Samsung and now Acer are run closely after it. In fact, Acer just kicked out its first Android handsets-Acer Liquid into the mystical kingdom of donuts (Android 1.6) and snapdragons, which is running a 1GHz Snapdragon that's been under-clocked to 768MHz. And come with a bevy of additions -- but as always, the verdict is out until we get our hands on it.

What’s inside? The phone, a battery, a charger, a data cable, a handsfree set, a pouch, a CD and user’s guide.


The Acer Liquid got 3.5” WVGA glossy screen. Unfortunately, you have to greet it with fingerprint smudges. It relies heavily on the touchscreen capabilities with a few buttons underneath. Start from the left: Home button, Search button, Back button and the Menu button. Actually, you have to take some time to figure out where the Menu button will be as it is with no related icons present.


At the top of the device, you may find the 3.5mm audio port. The black bar actually is the indicator for the incoming call, mail/message and low battery.


On the right side, you may find the camera button and volume Rocker.


The power button is located on the right side. The white border looks clean and simple.


The Mini USB connector and the Microphone are located on the bottom.


At the back, you may find the 5MP camera.


Here is the main menu of Liquid. It holds true to the original Android UI and leaves it as intact as possible. Like HTC or other manufacturers, Liquid is also got its own widget presence in the Android OS, such as Bookmark widget, Multimedia widget.


For typing, you can use either the multi-tap alphanumeric keypad, or you can rotate it and go for the QWERTY keyboard. The touch feedback is very responsive, and typing is very accurate. The touchscreen is sense by heat only that can avoid you from any careless touch by the object inside your bag. Good though!


The Android 1.6 rides that peppy Snapdragon processor that makes this the fastest Android handset on the planet. The touch is very responsive, fast and received a nicer touch-optimized interface when you’re browsing the website, which can compete with iPhone. However, it doesn’t have the multi-touch but the zoom bar on the bottom right of the screen for zooming.


Liquid got a bevy of unique features such as improved power management, a new UI with tight entertainment and web integration, geo-tagging, a "Spinlets" application for access to streaming video and music, and full address book integration with Facebook, Twitter, Flickr, and other social media houses. Together with the upgraded Android OS and the powerful Qualcomn Snapdragon processor, Acer liquid is definitely the most unique and modern device to date

[coolVariable]

Just be aware that only the EURO version of the phone is currently being sold (WHICH DOES NOT SUPPORT US 3G)!!!

The US model was just approved by the FCC. Hopefully, we will see it soon.
Until then (if you are in the US) - do NOT buy this phone yet!

[JackTheMan18]

Just be aware that only the EURO version of the phone is currently being sold (WHICH DOES NOT SUPPORT US 3G)!!!

The US model was just approved by the FCC. Hopefully, we will see it soon.
Until then (if you are in the US) - do NOT buy this phone yet!

As previously mentioned, this is truly an international phone.
The attached screen shot shows the selection of GSM/UMTS Band on this phone - of which there is only one model.
I can personally attest to the fact that there is one model of this phone, and it works in Europe (where this particular model came from), and in North America (where this model is now running).

In addition, Speed Testing of the internet connection shows that it is even faster than a HTC Magic on the same network, with download speeds ranging from 3270-6101 and upload speeds from 830-1041, on the 3G / HSDPA network. (speeds in kbps)

[dsjr2006]

It does not have US 3G though so it's not too fun to use here on At&t

[JackTheMan18]

It does not have US 3G though so it's not too fun to use here on At&t

It does have the ability to be used on US 3G bands!
I am using it on US 3G bands, as my previous post indicates!

[[[ Cold ]]]

it works in 1900Mhz... so here in Colombia i got 3G with one carrier

One is full 1900mhz, other two have 850mhz

[dsjr2006]

I should have one in the next few days. How do you like it so far?

[[[ Cold ]]]

so far i like it a lot!! great speed!! i love finally using android + HSDPA

[coolVariable]

AT&T 3G is moving to 850MHz ... how do you suggest using 3G when the phone DOES NOT SUPPORT 850MHz 3G?

[JackTheMan18]

As previously mentioned, phone currently works on AT&T 3G bands.

[coolVariable]

As previously mentioned, phone currently works on AT&T 3G bands.

As previously mentioned - the current phone does not have 850MHz (at&t 3G) nor T-Mobile 3G (AWS) in the US.
The model that supports at least AT&T's 3G just passed the FCC and will hopefully be sold soon.
The model currently being sold does not have 850/1900/2100 UMTS, ie no US 3G!!!

CHEATING stores who sell you a phone that does NOT work with US 3G? FAIL!!!

[dsjr2006]

As previously mentioned - the current phone does not have 850MHz (at&t 3G) nor T-Mobile 3G (AWS) in the US.
The model that supports at least AT&T's 3G just passed the FCC and will hopefully be sold soon.
The model currently being sold does not have 850/1900/2100 UMTS, ie no US 3G!!!

CHEATING stores who sell you a phone that does NOT work with US 3G? FAIL!!!

Check your facts smarty pants. The Liquid has Tri-Band 900/1900/2100MHz HSDPA meaning it will work on At&t 3G it just won't have 850 MHz 3G support.

Watched a few YouTube video unboxings and it states it right on the box.

[coolVariable]

Check your facts smarty pants. The Liquid has Tri-Band 900/1900/2100MHz HSDPA meaning it will work on At&t 3G it just won't have 850 MHz 3G support.

Watched a few YouTube video unboxings and it states it right on the box.

Have fun with that and AT&T's 3G network which is being switched to 850MHz, *******.

[dsjr2006]

What are you talking about? http://www.att.com/gen/press-room?pi...26597&mapcode=

Notice it says "Expanding 3G service while nearly doubling the total network capacity in most markets via additional spectrum at 850 MHz, a frequency that can offer improvements to in-building coverage." It doesn't say anything about disabling 1900 MHz, that would be dumb since it would decrease the amount of capacity. They were able to free up spectrum by the shutdown of legacy TDMA networks running on 850 MHz. CEOs are notoriously misinformed so I think I'll take an official press release over a guy that probably understands little about how wireless technology actually works.

[coolVariable]

Hey - if you are ***** enough to buy a phone for AT&T that doesn't support 850MHz then PLEASE go ahead.
I am trying to warn others, so they can be smarter than you.

And have fun with 1900MHz 3G - with more GSM voice service shifted to 1900MHz (from 850MHz) you will be welcome to the shittiest 3G speeds/coverage in the country. (Maybe even worse than T-Mobile's 3G)