General AML S802 Device release discussions

[Android_Terry]

Good job on the originality Tronsmart .....

[csgabe]

Seems like some firmwares for EM8 from Enybox appeared:

http://pan.baidu.com/s/1o6wNueY

http://pan.baidu.com/s/1kT9eGdx

[freebase1ca]

I am shocked that some products are going to release next week,
as AMLogic firmware is still under beta stage, lots of bugs to be fixed.
Plus the 1st batch of chips got a hardware bug that couldn't do thermal control (can't do throttling when overheated) and the problem just got fixed this week. Fixed chips are not ready for at least 2-3 weeks. So what are they actually selling??
By the way, passthrough is not OK, it's still PCM with Sci-Fi of the amp. simulated to 5.1.

You make some great points.

But let's face it... the Chinese companies are just getting into the name brand game. Traditionally they have just manufactured product for other companies and haven't had to worry about their image - they would have only been forced into releasing perfect product by the name brand companies they were selling to.

So whereas a traditional namebrand company is aware of the value of waiting until a product is as near to perfect as possible, I don't think these Chinese companies have learned that lesson yet. Instead, they are happy to get a product out the door that people are willing to buy. They are currently eyeing the short-term gain rather than the long-term. Look how the RK3188T fiasco has ruined the Rockchip market right now. They could well kill the S802 market before it starts if they immediately release buggy products into the mix. How would you draw a line in the sand between early buggy products against later refined ones?

I guess I'm saying... I hope they hold back until they are properly prepared. It sounds like they are only talking a matter of weeks anyway - it's not like we're facing a Christmas deadline or anything...

[Batfink32]

Its not so bad if they're releasing the FW at a beta stage but to release faulty hardware is not good. Just release the box when its ready, they would sell more as it would have better reviews anyway.

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[gopichandpai]

See this: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects...d-gam?ref=live

Equiso is planning to launch a box with Amlogic processor in it. Not sure if it is S802 but it says Amlogic quad core A9.

They have 2 versions. 1 version with 1GB RAM/8GB ROM and 2nd version with 2GB/16GB.

[reddragon72]

You make some great points.

But let's face it... the Chinese companies are just getting into the name brand game. Traditionally they have just manufactured product for other companies and haven't had to worry about their image - they would have only been forced into releasing perfect product by the name brand companies they were selling to.

So whereas a traditional namebrand company is aware of the value of waiting until a product is as near to perfect as possible, I don't think these Chinese companies have learned that lesson yet. Instead, they are happy to get a product out the door that people are willing to buy. They are currently eyeing the short-term gain rather than the long-term. Look how the RK3188T fiasco has ruined the Rockchip market right now. They could well kill the S802 market before it starts if they immediately release buggy products into the mix. How would you draw a line in the sand between early buggy products against later refined ones?

I guess I'm saying... I hope they hold back until they are properly prepared. It sounds like they are only talking a matter of weeks anyway - it's not like we're facing a Christmas deadline or anything...

Your kinda right.... First people are always complaining to companies to hurry up and get something out the door. Well these guys are and now we want to complain about releasing it to early... bassakwards...

second all companies big and small release faulty hardware and software. My Galaxy S2 couldn't lock onto GPS to save it's life. My brand new Nexus 5 drains the battery like crazy after I take one stupid pic. These are only two items I mention of the thousands of issue still out in the market.

My only complaint right now about the AMLogic S802 is that we are getting nothing about pass through. I could care less if these manufactures put out buggy software just to get it into our hands as long as they follow through and fix stuff. Hell my MX1 just now received a decent rom, but it was for another similar product lol.

All I want is an AMLogic S802 with proper working pass through. They can work out bugs as they go especially since I've been dealing with them this whole time on my MX1.

[Finless]

I am shocked that some products are going to release next week,
as AMLogic firmware is still under beta stage, lots of bugs to be fixed.
Plus the 1st batch of chips got a hardware bug that couldn't do thermal control (can't do throttling when overheated) and the problem just got fixed this week. Fixed chips are not ready for at least 2-3 weeks. So what are they actually selling??
By the way, passthrough is not OK, it's still PCM with Sci-Fi of the amp. simulated to 5.1.

I tend to trust what Minix says here.

Buyer beware!

Bob

[hsia]

found this demo video on the amlogic s802, quoted made by ACEMAX
seems interesting

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hl1UwcXVjh8

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xzws9idigPo

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e7M9Q4n4rLM

[Watts]

found this demo video on the amlogic s802, quoted made by ACEMAX
seems interesting

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hl1UwcXVjh8

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xzws9idigPo

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e7M9Q4n4rLM

The thing is a quad core right??? Why is the interface so sluggish?

Still want to order though, but i am waiting till they fix the firmware........

[hsia]

The thing is a quad core right??? Why is the interface so sluggish?

Still want to order though, but i am waiting till they fix the firmware........

quad core, amlogic s802, but AMLOGIC mx traditioal win 8 UI

[otisrhw]

I tend to trust what Minix says here.

Buyer beware!

Bob

So your saying the first batch might have a hardware bug? I wonder if that's why at first they said no heatsink than all the sudden heatsink

[Batfink32]

Re: EM8 Amlogic S802 quad core 2Ghz + Octa core Mali 450: FIRST PRICE INFO!

So your saying the first batch might have a hardware bug? I wonder if that's why at first they said no heatsink than all the sudden heatsink

It will be interesting to see how the 1st batch perform. Can't help think I'd be throwing my money away buying one at the moment.

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[reddragon72]

Seems info is slow coming in. Wonder if AMLogic has gone back to the drawing board....

[jimac]

I have been wondering what the hold-up is for quite some time, as the M802 has been around for quite a while in the V975M (my other half has a v3 V975M, and it is superb).
Surely there isn't much difference?

RK3288 is only round the corner too - with Pipo and Minix both looking into the SoC, AMLogic should probably be doing some sweet-talking!

[reddragon72]

I have been wondering what the hold-up is for quite some time, as the M802 has been around for quite a while in the V975M (my other half has a v3 V975M, and it is superb).
Surely there isn't much difference?

RK3288 is only round the corner too - with Pipo and Minix both looking into the SoC, AMLogic should probably be doing some sweet-talking!

I agree but the chip in the tablet is slightly different in the packaging. I read it somewhere that the S802 has undergone changes since that tablet.

Also note that the RK3288 is using a much faster GPU but still RK's stance on kernel source releases sucks and that is why I am looking at the AMLogic chips