Acer always seem to hit a sweet spot in the mid-range Android phone market. Their devices offer what people want, relatively cheaply, but the reality is that they don't have the same lure as the top of the market devices from Samsung, HTC, Motorola and the like. That means that Acer never shift tens of millions of these phones, but they're always relatively swift with updates and in our experience their phones are always well built.
The Liquid E2, pictured above, shouldn't be any different and in fact this seems like a very nice little phone! On board there's a 1.2GHz quad-core processor, a solid 4.5-inch qHD that's 960 x 540p IPS display, an 8 megapixel camera with "zero shutter delay". This phone benefits from two rear-speakers just like its predecessor and it's all running on stock Android Jelly Bean, although we're not sure which version just yet.
You can pick one of these up in the UK, France, Germany and a few other countries around and about Europe at some point in the first half of May for €229 with your choice of single or dual-SIM slots!
The full press release is embedded below:
Acer Liquid E2:
instantly catch everything
Editor's Summary:
· Quad-core processor and 42 Mbps connectivity[1] so that everything loads quickly
· Awesome stereo audio via dual speakers and DTS Sound™
· 8MP camera with fast continuous shooting and crisp 1080p video at 30 fps, to capture the best moments
Bioggio (Switzerland), April 24, 2013– Following the success of the Liquid E1 and Z2, Acer today unveiled the Liquid E2 smartphone. This is the latest addition to the lineup and the third smartphone Acer launched since the beginning of the year, further strengthening the company commitment to the smartphone market.
Targeted at multimedia user, the Liquid E2 is the first Acer quad-core phone with optional dual[2] SIM card slot giving users all the convenience of having two mobiles in one and easily manage personal and business communications. High-performance quad-core processor combined with an HSPA+ (up to 42 Mbps) data connection lets favorite apps react quickly and flow smoothly, while web pages and streaming media load very quickly. Everything responds instantly.
The Liquid E2 is equipped with a zero shutter delay 8MP camera, so every moment can be instantly caught when the capture button is pressed. With speedy continuous shooting, users can take up to 8 pictures per second just by holding down the camera softkey. While the camera lets users capture everything around them, the large 4.5" qHD display based on IPS technology with wide viewing angle allows enjoying photos or videos with friends or family.The camera is also capable of recording crisp 1080p videos at 30 fps so that any event will be memorable.
Liquid E2 also features an impressive dual-speaker system and DTS Sound™ for enhanced audio with volume maximization, so users can enjoy their favorite music at its best. The integrated Moodagent creates music playlists based on an individual's mood or uses songs from the library to create playlists that not only matches a person's mood, but also a specific taste in music.
Pricing and Availability
The Acer Liquid E2 will be available in Belgium, Netherlands, Ukraine, France, followed by Spain, UK, Italy, Germany and Russia starting from mid-May at a suggested price of €229. The Acer Liquid E2 will be available in two colours: Rock Black and Classic White.
Liquid E2 Specifications
Size
Dimensions
131 x 68 x 9.9 mm
Weight
140 g (with battery)
Battery
Talk time
Talk time: up to 9 h
Standby time
Standby: up to 450 h
Capacity
2000 mAh
Radio
HSPA
900 / 2100 MHz (42Mbps DL, 11Mbps UL)
GSM / EDGE
850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz
Processing
CPU / Modem
Quad Core 1.2 GHz
ROM / RAM
4 GB / 1 GB
Imaging
Camera
8 MP AF with flash LED, BSI sensor + 2MP front
Display
LCD
4.5" qHD
Touch screen
Cap. Touch
Connectivity
Wi-Fi
802.11b/g/n
Bluetooth / FM
Class 3.0+EDR / FM receiver
GPS
Yes, with A-GPS support
Micro-SD slot
Yes
SIM slot
Dual SIM or Single SIM*
Micro-USB
Yes
Audio output
3.5mm audio jack, Dual speaker
Sensors
Sensors on board
Accelerometer, e-compass, light sensor, proximity Sensor
Hard keys
Volume
Volume Up / Down keys
Power
Power key
OS
Version
Android Jelly Bean
UI
Version
Android default
Text Entry
Keyboard
Google virtual keyboard / SWYPE Input Method
Messaging
Universal inbox
SMS, MMS, E-mail
Gmail
IM
Gtalk
Web
Browser
Android Browser
Search
Google Search
Entertainment
Video, Music
Google default
Video streaming
YouTube
Social network
Productivity
Push mail
Gmail
PC sync
Google Cloud sync
Cloud sync
Acer Cloud
Office
Polaris Editor
Location-based Services
A-GPS
Satellite Data Update
Maps & directions
Google Maps, Latitude, Street View
Online Store
App download
Google Play Store
Online Update
FOTA
SAR
0.227 W/kg (Head, CE)
