Acer A1 the first Android phone we really want

Android has so far been released on what I would call “lower high end” hardware in that the hardware hasn’t exactly been very drool inducing. That is about to change with the Acer A1. If you didn’t know, the A1 will be the first Android handset to go north of 600 MHz as it packs a 768 MHz beast inside. Though processing power isn’t the only thing to talk about. Everything from the WVGA 3.5″ 800 x 400 screen to the fact it’ll come from the womb rockin’ Android 2.0 Donut mean this will certainly turn many heads. Currently, the only release info we have is that of a price (390 Euros — ~ $571 USD) and an apparent lack of any US release info as well as any more information about that touchscreen such as: Is it capacitive or resistive? Hopefully *fingers crossed* Acer will recognize the vast potential and clamoring Android user base that would love to see this device come stateside. Hit up the links inside for a direct shot to the pre-order page.

**Refresher of complete specs inside.

Specifications
• Processor: Qualcomm 8250 768 MHz Qualcomm 8250 768 MHz
• Operating System: Android 2.0 (Donut)
• Memory: ROM: 512 MB / RAM: 256 MB ROM
• Display: 3.5-inch touch-sensitive screen with WVGA resolution
• Network: HSPA/WCDMA: 850, 1900, 2100 MHz – Up to 2 Mbps up-link and 7.2 Mbps down-link speeds
Quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE: 850/900/1800/1900 MHz Quad-band GSM / GPRS / EDGE: 850/900/1800/1900 MHz
(Band frequency and data speed are operator dependent)
• GPS: Internal GPS antenna
• Connectivity: Bluetooth® 2.0 with Enhanced Data Rate and A2DP for wireless stereo headsets. Wi-Fi®: IEEE 802.11 b/g Wi-Fi ®: IEEE 802.11 b / g, 3.5 mm audio jack 3.5 mm audio jack
• Camera: 5.0 megapixel color camera with auto focus
• Battery: Rechargeable Lithium-ion battery. Capacity: 1350 mAh, Talk time: Up to 300 minutes Talk time: Up to 300 minutes, Standby time: Up to 400 hours. (The above are subject to network and phone usage)
• Expansion Slot: microSD ™ memory card (SD 2.0 compatible)
• Dimensions (LxWxT): 115 x 62.5 x 12.5 mm 115 x 62.5 x 12.5 mm
• Weight: 135 grams with battery 135 grams with battery

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