Difference between Herotab M802/APAD IMX515 & FS-805T A8

tigersgt

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Anyone know what's the difference between Herotab M802/APAD IMX515 & FS-805T A8.
When I look at the spec they look identical to me. I find that FS-805T is US$50 cheaper than the Herotab (including shipping) but without a leathercase. I am thinking to get the FS-805T and wondering if I could get a leather case that fit it? Many thanks!
 

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The difference in cost between the two tablets is partially in the quality of the components used and build quality. The teardown of the M802 I saw recommended the Apad over the M802. I am not sure how that affects user experience, so whether or not the price difference should be $50 is debatable.

They both have plenty of firmware issues right now. Audio quality is a issue on the Apad, not sure about the M802. I find it difficult to recommend either right now.

The Utopia Apad IMX515 ships direct from the manufacturer for $200 before shipping, but you will get returns on the Merimobiles purchase and English aftersales support: http://www.**************/product-f...-Tablet-Supports-Adobe-Flash-wholesalers.html

Pictures

Utopia Apad IMX515: http://utopiacn.com/eng/
Encore M802: http://img.shanzhaiben.com/gad/anku/
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Mass Produced Generic White Label
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More research, Chinese forums padbbs.net:
Internals of Utopia Apad IMX515
Encore (Anku) M802 Unit review
LCD QC issue on M802

Side by side internals comparison (prototypes)
 
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tigersgt

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Wow, that's a fast and detail reply. Thanks!

The FS-805T is probably a knockoff of the Utopia Apad IMX515, that's why it's $50 cheaper and has more issue.
I think I will go with the Utopia Apad (thanks for the link, was looking for one but couldn't find it). Do you know where can I get a decent leather case for it by any chance?
 

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Not sure where you can get a case actually...

Both are of shanzhai quality. I wouldn't say one can possibly be much better (or worse?) than the other.
 

tigersgt

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I was looking at the Witstech A81E+ but the screen seems to be a bit small to me. I like the Apad 8" screen and the specs are good for me.

Do you have any recommendations for me? Any other 8"-10" tablet with android 2.2 in the price range $200~250?
 

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Gah I messed up.

The M802 is another name for the Utopia IMX515. The other one has no name and is just a white box generic.

Correcting.

AliExpress Li Xin sells the dual speaker Utopia one
 

xaueious

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There's 2 physical devices. The one by Utopia Shenzhen Technology (single speaker), and the generic whitebox (dual speaker).

Utopia Shenzhen Technology has also been rebranded as the Encore/Anku M802.

Doing more research and talking to a Utopia Shenzhen Technology representative.

Merimobiles seems to be selling the M802 = Utopia Shenzhen Technology one. I took a good look at the video this time.


Difference in the connector side and the opposite side of the tablet. That's what I can identify for now.
 

tigersgt

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Would Li Xin's one be the single speaker version? In theory the two should be able to share firmware update right?
 

xaueious

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Both share the firmware updates because it's actually the same mainboard. Utopia is the original manufacturer. You will boot to the recovery menu and see this.
 

xaueious

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You have to check with Euogo. He has pictures of both in that listing.
 

roo

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Hi

About my search...

I may not have looked everywhere but a lot of places, even looked on chinese websites (padbbs.net) translated with google translate...:rolleyes:..but i think i never found a place where i could buy an utopia apad corresponding to those specifications: Shenzhen Utopia Technology Co., Ltd | Product ...in addition it seems, it doesn't exist anymore as specifications have changed on this page: Utopia????? | ?????? (battery is 2100mah :( or 2*2100..?) but same autonomy 4h :confused: and a webcam seems to appear) what's your opinion, is it still a good choice..? Or should i look for a good clone as the webcam isn't a must have for me, autonomy is more important i think.

Any insights or advices are welcome

Thanks in advance
regards

Ju
 
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