Hands-on review: CES 2016: Acer Liquid Jade Primo

Hands-on review: CES 2016: Acer Liquid Jade Primo

By John McCann

Hands-on review: CES 2016: Acer Liquid Jade Primo

Now Microsoft has launched its first fleet of Windows 10 Mobile-toting Lumias we’re beginning to see other manufacturers dabble in the software. One of those is Acer, and at CES 2016 it launched the Liquid Jade Primo.

First things first – the name is a bit of a mess. It’s not clear what Acer is trying to go for here as it’s borrowed the first part of the name from its Android Liquid Jade series, and it’s fair to say it probably should have gone with something else.

Onwards though, and what you have here is a handset which from first look appears rather more stylish than Microsoft’s Lumia 950 and 950 XL. The faux chrome border gives an air of premium style, while the brushed metal effect on the rear is reminiscent on the finish on the back of the actually-all-metal HTC One M9.

Acer Liquid Jade Primo review

Upon picking up the Liquid Jade Primo however, the premium appeal is lost. There’s no mistaking the plastic finish of the handset and while it does keep the weight down to a comfortable 150g, it also makes the Primo feel like a budget device.

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Source:: techradar.com – Phones

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