Onda V972 first to get Allwinner A31 quad-core

[andropos]

Onda V972 will be the first tablet to be released powered by Allwinner A31 (ARM A7) Quad-core solution. Further specs are, 8-core Power VR SGX544, 2GB DDR3, 9.7-inch display, 16GB storage and running Android 4.1 (4.2 upgrade is planed). The V972 is priced at 1299 RMB (~ 208 USD) and is expected to be available across China in mid December, which is more likely to be mid January just in time before the Chinese new year shopping spree.










Onda V972 specs:

CPU: AllWinner A31 Quad-core
GPU: 8 Core Power VR SGX544MP2 GPU
RAM: 2GB DDR3
Storage: 16GB Flash + microSD slot
Display: 9.7-inch IPS display (2048 x 1536)
Camera: 5.0MP rear camera with Auto Focus / 2.0MP front camera
Connectivity: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n with Wi-Fi Display and Direct support
USB: USB 3.0 port, 3G support
Battery: 8000mAh Li-Poly
Dimensions: 242 x 187.5 x 9.8mm
Weight: 649 grams



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??? A31???_?-

[wlf]

How do they coexist excellent features and low price?

[dfranz]

How do they coexist excellent features and low price?

Hey, don't complain!

[dfranz]

Hey Andropos- check out this "well written" review! Onda V972 tablet unveiled - Retina display and quad-core CPU for $240

[kingbrowne]

This one is interesting. Normally I'll just grab one on pre-order but after the foul-up of the other quad core solution, i will wait for a hands-on review before buying. i will be keeping a close eye on this.

[wlf]

Kingbrowne is true! If Allwinner A31 is like Freescale i.MX6Q it would be another hole in the water.

Also Ampe, Teclast, Icoo test an Allwinner A31 quad core solution.

Allwinner A31 is it A9 core?
Thanks.

[dfranz]

This one is interesting. Normally I'll just grab one on pre-order but after the foul-up of the other quad core solution, i will wait for a hands-on review before buying. i will be keeping a close eye on this.

Hey KB, I missed that one, what foul up?

[kingbrowne]

Hey KB, I missed that one, what foul up?

As wlf said....the Freescale solution is a total disaster. Go take a look at the Sanei / Ampe N10 Quad core thread.

From the very first look, Dro proclaimed that the devise was not ready for public distribution and it never got better even after new firmware.

The only upside is that it has brought some traffic to the site as the unit sells for $225.00 on Ebay and buyers come looking for answers.

It is interesting that the allwinner solution come in around the same price point!!!!

[dfranz]

Gotcha KB, thanks. I did see that. I am interested in this tablet, very much so, here is another write up: Onda V972 Android Tablet - Retina-type Display, Quad Core Processor - Specs, Pricing - Android Advices

[andropos]

All the articles linked from this thread are based on one and same Chinese source, and they only mention the specs not real life tests. I saw that even engadget reposted about Onda V972 and there is now a new hype around this device and solution.

Rockhip was not far behind to cool down the hype with their one quad-core solution RK3188 which looks much more promising but Rockchip is always few weeks/months behind with ready mass produced units, which is most cases is a good thing.












http://1pad.cn/2012/1206/8912.html

I will try to get my hands on one of these A31 units asap and report back.