The Enspert Identity Tab E201 Android tablet ($349) that goes up for exclusive presale at Dynamism tomorrow, February 1st, arrived at Pocketables HQ today.
The unit I have is a retail version (final hardware), but it's currently running an earlier version of the firmware (yes, I already rooted it). I should be getting the final firmware, with Android 2.2 and the complete Google experience, next week so benchmarks and comments on performance will have to wait until then. In the meantime, though, let's get the 1GHz Hummingbird CPU-powered device out of the box and see what it looks next to the Galaxy Tab.
Note: All E201s purchased through Dynamism will include the final firmware out of the box; the first shipment is expected on February 15th.
Update 3/8: The final firmware has still not been released. Due to the delay and other commitments, I had no choice but to return the E201 unreviewed.
Included in the box are the Identity Tab E201, polishing cloth, slipcase, USB cable, AC adapter (not shown above), earphones, Quick Start Guide, and instruction manual on CD. It's a pretty complete accessory bundle.
There are some other accessories on the Enspert's Korean website, but I don't know if they'll be available outside of Korea.
As soon as I took the E201 out of the box, I was immediately impressed by its build quality. It's very solid and sturdy, with a smooth matte back made of silver plastic (?). It has a nice heft to it and feels good in the hand.
Some of the standout features for me are the full-size SD card slot, HDMI out, stereo speakers, standard miniUSB port, and responsive Menu, Home, and Back buttons.
It's hard not to think of the Samsung Galaxy Tab when you look at the Enspert Identity Tab E201, especially since the latter's UI looks to be flavored with the former's TouchWiz interface and also has an LCD density that needs to be reduced, so here are the two Korean tab-mates together.
I'll have more to say about the Identity Tab when the final firmware arrives next week, but so far the device is looking good.
I rooted it on the first try with Universal Androot (some devices require multiple tries), so let me rephrase that. So far it's looking really good.
The Enspret Identity Tab E201 will be available for $349 at Dynamism.
Great pictures Jenn. Only thing is, the screen res needs to be more in the lines of the SGT. Also the Streak 7 might be a better choice if someone wants to buy a tablet with data. Will keep a eye ob your thoughts of the device, after a few days use.
I’m sorry for being critic about looks, but I tend to avoid screens that are lighter in appearance when in off state compared with the dark black border. Why don’t they make the border like the body in silver?
Great looking tab, 800×480 is such a fail though. Would it have really hurt so munch to have stuck a 1024×600 panel in there?
Is 800×480 really that bad?
Seems like a nice competitor to budget android slates like the archos 70.
I think 800×480 is fine for Froyo. The Tab does not take full advantage of its resolution and some apps do not fill the entire screen by default. A simple trick will enable it but the average user would not be aware of it. So while WSVGA would be nice as a point on the specs list, WVGA is perfectly fine to me.
Why I want this over the Archos 70 that’s only $210, smaller and lighter? Although I don’t like Archos, but a well-known brand name is at least better than unknown.
Aloha from Hawaii,
Always good to read about the latest gadget on your site. I wanted to know if this tablet has a phone app. I am presently using the Dell Streak 5 and Viewpad 7. I like the Dell Streak, but with 1.6 it’s a let down. As for the Viewpad, it has a phone app, front facing camera for video chat (Camera does not work on Tango, but on Fring), 2.2.1, long lasting battery and it was cheaper than the Galaxy Tab. The only drawback is the 512 internal storage.
Gary
No, there’s no phone functionality on this one, not out of the box anyway; I don’t know if there’s something lurking inside it that can be unleashed with a hack like on the US Tabs.
Any reason you haven’t updated to 2.2 on your Streak? Waiting for the official update from AT&T or just not interested in any of DJ_Steve’s custom ROMs?
Thank you for your quick response. Yes, i am interested in updating to 2.2, but a little cautious due to not being teck savvy.
and this has 512 ram not 256 like the archos
Does anyone know if this device allows a user to put a proxy server in for the wifi connection? I am looking to buy several of these for my 7th grade classroom but we are behind a proxy server. Can I put in the info for the proxy or will I have to find another device to use?
Hiya Jenn,
This looks like a very cool GTab alternative. I have a couple of questions about it: Does the hdmi out functionality mirror whats on the screen, or is it just movies? How’s the screen rotation response time? Thanks!!
Heath
oh, one more question: Can a bluetooth keyboard be paired to it?
thanks again!
Hello Jenn! I’d just like to ask if the identity tab E201 really has a front facing camera? I own one and I’ve been trying my best to find out if it really has a front facing camera as I badly needed it when video chatting with my sister.
Looking at the tab’s screen, I can see a tiny circle on the left side of it, which looks like a front facing camera. However, I am unsure on how to use it as there is no option to do so when the camera is on. I look forward to your reply. Have a good day!
ma’m can i have your tutorial on how to root this tab? thnx