Look and feel
In the hand, the Liquid E feels quite wide, with the same over-glossy, slightly cheap looking white plastic we saw in the Liquid
Ease of use
The capacitive touch-screen isn’t quite as responsive as on handsets like the HTC Desire or Apple iPhone 4, but the Android OS provides true multitasking capabilities
Features
The five-megapixel camera has auto-focus but no flash and produces only average shots. With a full HTML browser, web browsing is one of the Liquid E’s highlights, while Google Maps supports voice navigation for a quick GPS fix
Performance
Acer’s Android phones are smooth and easy to use, and the Liquid E is no exception, though the touch-screen is slightly unresponsive
Battery life
The Acer Liquid E provides an impressive 300 minutes talktime and 400 hours standby
Pros: Excellent web browser; friendly interface; Google Maps supports voice navigation
Cons: The slightly unresponsive touch-screen with sluggish keyboard means email isn’t a great feature despite an excellent email interface; flimsy hardware, mediocre camera
Verdict: A decent phone for web and navigation, but Acer needs to step up its game to really compete with the gold standard of Android superphones currently in market
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