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Hotwav R8 4G (4GB + 128GB) Review | 168 Data compared

Avg. price:~£150RAM capacity:4 GBInternal storage:128 GBScreen size:10.1 inchesChipset:Unisoc Tiger T606

Hotwav R8 4G (4GB + 128GB) Review: Compare 168 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Tablets category and whether it is worth buying.

Hotwav R8 4G (4GB + 128GB)
6.5/10

Overall score

Score
6.5/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the smartphone's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best Tablets on the market.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 58% of models
Score components

90%

6.3

Technical score

10%

7.9

User score

â–²Better than 58% of tablets
7.5

Value for money

Value for money
7.5/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 64% of models
Score components

70%

6.5

Overall score

30%

9.7

Price

â–²Better than 64%
6.3

Technical score

Technical score
6.3/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare Tablets based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 57% of models
Score components

22%

5.7

Performance

20%

5.3

Display

16%

7.3

Camera

14%

7.1

Battery

12%

6.8

Connectivity

8%

8.6

Software & Features

5%

5.1

Design

3%

3.7

Audio & Multimedia

â–²Better than 57%
7.9

User score

User score
7.9/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

8.0

User ratings

30%

7.7

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–¼Worse than 64%
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Technical Specifications of tablet Hotwav R8 4G (4GB + 128GB)

Technical score
Technical score
6.3/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare Tablets based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 57% of models
Score components:

22%

5.7

Performance

20%

5.3

Display

16%

7.3

Camera

14%

7.1

Battery

12%

6.8

Connectivity

8%

8.6

Software & Features

5%

5.1

Design

3%

3.7

Audio & Multimedia

6.3
User score
User score
7.9/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
Score components

70%

8.0

User ratings

30%

7.7

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
7.9
Popularity
Popularity
7.7/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the smartphone.
When it matters
When you prefer to purchase a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 75% of models
Popularity:
Hotwav R8 4G (4GB + 128GB) has a user popularity of 7.7 points, which is lower than 74.9% of Tablets.
7.7
Value for money
Value for money
7.5/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 64% of models
Score components:

70%

6.5

Overall score

30%

9.7

Price

7.5
RAM capacity
4 GB
Market range: <2 GB – >12 GB
This tablet has a RAM capacity of 4 GB which is larger than the RAM capacity of 47.6% of tablets and equal to that of 17.6% of tablets.
Process node
12 nm
Market range: <4 nm – >40 nm
This tablet is built on a 12 nm process node, which is smaller than the node size used in 53.7% of tablets and equal to the node used in 13.6% of tablets.
Internal storage
128 GB
Market range: <0 GB – >250 GB
This tablet has an internal storage capacity of 128 GB which is larger than the storage of 56.7% of tablets and equal to that of 19.6% of tablets.
Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
371 points
Market range: <233 points – >2.3k points
This tablet scored 371 points in Geekbench 6 (single-core) which is lower than the score of 73.9% of tablets and equal to the score of 1.8% of tablets.
Chipset
Unisoc Tiger T606
This tablet uses the Unisoc Tiger T606 chipset, which is less advanced than the chipsets in 63.3% of tablets and equal to those in 0.2% of tablets.
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Screen resolution
1280×800
This tablet has a screen resolution of 1280×800 which is lower than that of 68.1% of tablets and equal to that of 21.7% of tablets.
Refresh rate
60 Hz
Market range: <60 Hz – >120 Hz
This tablet supports a refresh rate of 60 Hz which is equal to that in 73.8% of tablets.
Display type
IPS LCD
This tablet uses a IPS LCD display type. 17% of tablets use this display technology.
Pixel density
149 ppi
Market range: <149 ppi – >291 ppi
This tablet has a pixel density of 149 ppi which is lower than that of 86.8% of tablets and equal to that of 9.2% of tablets.
Display glass type
Panda Glass
This tablet uses Panda Glass display glass which is weaker than that on 57.9% of tablets and equal to that on 0.1% of tablets.
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Optical image stabilization
no
This tablet does not support optical image stabilization. 0.4% of tablets include OIS.
Main camera megapixels
N/A
Front camera megapixels
5 MP
Market range: <1.2 MP – >9 MP
This tablet has a front camera resolution of 5 MP which is higher than in 48.8% of tablets and equal to that in 19.6% of tablets.
Main camera aperture
f/2.2
This tablet has a main camera aperture of f/2.2 which is wider than that of 30.2% of tablets and equal to that of 27.3% of tablets.
Optical zoom
1xxx
This tablet supports 1xx optical zoom which is higher than in 18.4% of tablets and equal to that in 80.7% of tablets.
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Battery capacity
10,800 mAh
Market range: <4k mAh – >10.1k mAh
This tablet has a battery capacity of 10,800 mAh which is larger than the batteries in 95.4% of tablets and equal to those in 0.2% of tablets.
Charging speed
10 W
Market range: <10 W – >60 W
This tablet supports charging speeds of 10 W which is slower than in 61% of tablets and equal to speeds in 33.2% of tablets.
Battery life
18 hours
Market range: <6 hours – >16 hours
This tablet has a battery life of 18 hours, which is longer than that of 93.4% of tablets and equal to that of 2% of tablets.
Wireless charging
no
This tablet does not support wireless charging. 1.5% of tablets support wireless charging.
Fast charging
no
This tablet does not support fast charging. 49.7% of tablets support fast charging.
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LTE support
no
This tablet does not support LTE. 63.3% of tablets include LTE connectivity.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
This tablet supports Wi-Fi connectivity. 0.2% of tablets offer Wi-Fi support.
GPS
yes
This tablet supports GPS. 17.3% of tablets include GPS functionality.
5G connectivity
no
This tablet does not support 5G connectivity. 11.1% of tablets support 5G.
NFC
no
This tablet does not support NFC. 10.9% of tablets support NFC.
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Operating system
Android
This tablet uses the Android operating system, which is more advanced than the one used by 23.3%.
Update support duration
long
This tablet offers long update support, which is longer than the support period of 80% of tablets and equal to that of 20% of tablets.
Direct OS updates
yes
This tablet receives direct OS updates. 20.3% of tablets receive direct updates.
On-device AI
no
This tablet does not support on-device AI. 28.3% of tablets support this capability.
App tracking protection
no
This tablet does not include app tracking protection. 28.3% of tablets include app tracking protection.
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IP rating
IP68/IP69K
This tablet has an IP rating of IP68/IP69K which is higher than that of 98.5% of tablets and equal to that of 1.5% of tablets.
Weight
880 g
Market range: <315 g – >730 g
This tablet weighs 880 g which is heavier than 96.3% of tablets and equal to the weight of 0.2% of tablets.
Backlit keyboard
no
This tablet does not support a backlit keyboard. 9.8% of tablets support backlit keyboards.
Keyboard accessory
yes
This tablet supports a keyboard accessory. 15.8% of tablets support this option.
Pen latency
N/A
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Number of microphones
1
Market range: <0 – >5
This tablet includes 1 microphones, which is more than in 0.2% of tablets and equal to the number in 54.8% of tablets.
aptX Adaptive
no
This tablet does not support aptX Adaptive. 6.9% of tablets offer this codec.
Dolby Atmos support
no
This tablet does not support Dolby Atmos. 31.5% of tablets support Dolby Atmos.
N. of speakers
2
Market range: <1 – >6
This tablet includes 2 speakers, which is more than in 9.8% of tablets and equal to the number in 60.9% of tablets.
FM radio
?
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Hotwav R8 4G (4GB + 128GB) vs the average tablet

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  • 8 hours longer battery life
    This tablet offers longer battery life than the average tablet (18 hours vs 10 hours). The average tablet offers 10 hours of battery life.
    18 hours vs 10 hours
  • 64.1% larger battery capacity
    This tablet has a higher battery capacity than the average tablet (10,800 mAh vs 6,580 mAh). The average tablet battery has capacity of 6,580 mAh.
    10,800 mAh vs 6,580 mAh
  • Faster storage type
    This tablet uses UFS storage, while the average tablet uses eMMC. Storage technology still varies widely across tablets.
    UFS vs eMMC
  • Higher IP rating
    This tablet has a better IP rating than the average tablet (IP68/IP69K vs not rated). Water and dust protection are still uncommon on tablets.
    IP68/IP69K vs not rated
  • Supports PDAF
    This tablet supports PDAF, the average tablet does not. 28.1% of tablets support PDAF.
  • Longer update support
    This tablet offers longer update support than the average tablet (long vs medium). The average tablet gets medium of update support.
    long vs medium
  • Wider front camera aperture
    This tablet has a better front camera aperture than the average tablet (f/2 vs f/2.2). The average tablet uses f/2.2 front camera aperture.
    f/2.0 vs f/2.2
  • More capable chipset
    This tablet uses the Unisoc Tiger T606 chipset, while the average tablet uses MediaTek MT8169A.
    Unisoc Tiger T606 vs MediaTek MT8169A
  • 73.3% cheaper
    Hotwav R8 4G (4GB + 128GB) is cheaper than the average tablet (£150 vs £260).
    £150 vs £260
  • Faster storage type
    This tablet uses UFS storage, while the average tablet uses eMMC. Storage technology still varies widely across tablets.
    UFS vs eMMC
  • More capable chipset
    This tablet uses the Unisoc Tiger T606 chipset, while the average tablet uses MediaTek MT8169A.
    Unisoc Tiger T606 vs MediaTek MT8169A
  • Newer DDR memory version
    This tablet supports a newer DDR version than the average tablet (LPDDR4X vs LPDDR3). The average DDR version is LPDDR3.
    LPDDR4X vs LPDDR3
  • 2x more storage
    This tablet has more internal storage than the average tablet (128 GB vs 64 GB). The average tablet provides 64 GB of internal storage.
    128 GB vs 64 GB
  • 2 more CPU threads
    This tablet has more CPU threads than the average tablet (8 vs 6). The average tablet has 6 CPU threads.
    8 vs 6
  • Better GPU
    This tablet uses the Mali-G57 GPU, while the average tablet uses Mali-G51. GPU choice is one of the main performance differences between tablets.
    Mali-G57 vs Mali-G51
  • 50 nits higher typical brightness
    This tablet has a higher typical brightness than the average tablet (450 nits vs 400 nits). The average tablet reaches 400 nits typical brightness.
    450 nits vs 400 nits
  • 49 nits higher peak brightness
    This tablet has a higher peak brightness than the average tablet (450 nits vs 401 nits). The average tablet reaches 401 nits peak brightness.
    450 nits vs 401 nits
  • Supports PDAF
    This tablet supports PDAF, the average tablet does not. 28.1% of tablets support PDAF.
  • Wider front camera aperture
    This tablet has a better front camera aperture than the average tablet (f/2 vs f/2.2). The average tablet uses f/2.2 front camera aperture.
    f/2.0 vs f/2.2
  • Includes flash
    This tablet features a built-in flash, the average tablet does not. 45.2% of tablets include a flash.
  • 8 hours longer battery life
    This tablet offers longer battery life than the average tablet (18 hours vs 10 hours). The average tablet offers 10 hours of battery life.
    18 hours vs 10 hours
  • 64.1% larger battery capacity
    This tablet has a higher battery capacity than the average tablet (10,800 mAh vs 6,580 mAh). The average tablet battery has capacity of 6,580 mAh.
    10,800 mAh vs 6,580 mAh
  • Newer Bluetooth version
    This tablet supports a newer Bluetooth version than the average tablet (5.1 vs 5). The average tablet uses Bluetooth 5.0.
    5.1 vs 5.0
  • Longer update support
    This tablet offers longer update support than the average tablet (long vs medium). The average tablet gets medium of update support.
    long vs medium
  • Supports dynamic theme
    This tablet features dynamic themes, the average tablet does not. 29% of tablets offer dynamic theming.
  • Supports extra dim mode
    This tablet features extra dim mode, the average tablet does not. 35.4% of tablets support extra diming.
  • Includes clipboard warnings
    This tablet has clipboard warnings, the average tablet does not. 39.9% of tablets include clipboard warnings.
  • Higher IP rating
    This tablet has a better IP rating than the average tablet (IP68/IP69K vs not rated). Water and dust protection are still uncommon on tablets.
    IP68/IP69K vs not rated
  • 5 newer release date
    This tablet has a newer release date than the average tablet (2024 vs 2019).
    October 2024
    2024 vs 2019
  • 33.5% lower pixel density
    This tablet has a lower pixel density than the average tablet (149 ppi vs 224 ppi). The average tablet has pixel density of 224 ppi.
    149 ppi vs 224 ppi
  • No LTE support
    This tablet does not support LTE, the average tablet does. 63.2% of tablets support LTE.
  • No continuous video AF
    This tablet does not support continuous video AF, the average tablet does. 57.7% of tablets support continuous video autofocus.
  • 79.6% heavier
    This tablet is heavier than the average tablet (880 g vs 490 g). The average tablet weighs 490 g.
    880 g vs 490 g
  • Lower screen resolution
    This tablet has a lower screen resolution than the average tablet (1280×800 vs 1920×1200). The average tablet has a resolution of 1920×1200.
    1280×800 vs 1920×1200
  • No picture-in-picture mode
    This tablet does not support picture-in-picture, the average tablet does. 61% of tablets support picture-in-picture.
  • 44.4% slower charging speed
    This tablet supports slower charging than the average tablet (10 W vs 18 W). The average tablet supports charging speed of 18 W.
    10 W vs 18 W
  • 7.5 mm thicker
    This tablet is thicker than the average tablet (15.5 mm vs 8 mm). The average tablet is 8.0 mm thick.
    15.5 mm vs 8.0 mm
  • 20% lower CPU speed
    This tablet has a lower CPU speed than the average tablet (1.6 GHz vs 2 GHz). The average tablet has CPU speed of 2 GHz.
    1.6 GHz vs 2 GHz
  • 32% lower Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score
    This tablet achieves a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score than the average tablet (1,286 points vs 1,891 points). The average tablet scores 1,891 points in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
    1,286 points vs 1,891 points
  • 49.1% lower Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    This tablet achieves a lower Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score than the average tablet (371 points vs 729 points). The average tablet scores 729 points in Geekbench 6 single-core.
    371 points vs 729 points
  • 3 fewer GPU execution units
    This tablet has less GPU execution units than the average tablet (1 vs 4). The average tablet has 4 GPU execution units.
    1 vs 4
  • 266 MHz slower RAM speed
    This tablet has a lower RAM speed than the average tablet (1,600 MHz vs 1,866 MHz). The average tablet has RAM speed of 1,866 MHz.
    1,600 MHz vs 1,866 MHz
  • 14.1% lower memory bandwidth
    This tablet has a lower memory bandwidth than the average tablet (12.8 GB/s vs 14.9 GB/s). The average tablet has memory bandwidth of 14.9 GB/s.
    12.8 GB/s vs 14.9 GB/s
  • 33.5% lower pixel density
    This tablet has a lower pixel density than the average tablet (149 ppi vs 224 ppi). The average tablet has pixel density of 224 ppi.
    149 ppi vs 224 ppi
  • Lower screen resolution
    This tablet has a lower screen resolution than the average tablet (1280×800 vs 1920×1200). The average tablet has a resolution of 1920×1200.
    1280×800 vs 1920×1200
  • 72 ppi lower screen sharpness
    This tablet has a lower screen sharpness than the average tablet (149 ppi vs 221 ppi). The average tablet has screen sharpness of 221 ppi.
    149 ppi vs 221 ppi
  • Less durable display glass
    This tablet uses weaker display glass than the average tablet (Panda Glass vs Corning Gorilla Glass). Display glass choice still varies across tablets.
    Panda Glass vs Corning Gorilla Glass
  • No continuous video AF
    This tablet does not support continuous video AF, the average tablet does. 57.7% of tablets support continuous video autofocus.
  • No panorama mode
    This tablet does not have a panorama mode, the average tablet does. 78.6% of tablets include panorama features.
  • 44.4% slower charging speed
    This tablet supports slower charging than the average tablet (10 W vs 18 W). The average tablet supports charging speed of 18 W.
    10 W vs 18 W
  • No LTE support
    This tablet does not support LTE, the average tablet does. 63.2% of tablets support LTE.
  • No HDMI output
    This tablet does not have an HDMI output, the average tablet does. 50.1% of tablets support HDMI output.
  • No Ethernet support
    This tablet does not have Ethernet support, the average tablet does. 76.3% of tablets support Ethernet.
  • No picture-in-picture mode
    This tablet does not support picture-in-picture, the average tablet does. 61% of tablets support picture-in-picture.
  • No multi-user mode
    User score
    7.9/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
    When it matters
    When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
    Score distribution
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    Hotwav R8 4G
    the average tablet
    Hotwav R8 4G (4GB + 128GB) does not support multi-user mode, the average tablet does. 73.6% of tablets allow multiple user profiles.
  • 79.6% heavier
    This tablet is heavier than the average tablet (880 g vs 490 g). The average tablet weighs 490 g.
    880 g vs 490 g
  • 7.5 mm thicker
    This tablet is thicker than the average tablet (15.5 mm vs 8 mm). The average tablet is 8.0 mm thick.
    15.5 mm vs 8.0 mm
  • 52.5 mm taller
    This tablet is taller than the average tablet (252.5 mm vs 200 mm). The average tablet is 200.0 mm tall.
    252.5 mm vs 200.0 mm
  • No 3.5 mm headphone jack
    This tablet does not have a 3.5 mm headphone jack, the average tablet does. 72.9% of tablets include a headphone jack.

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

8.0
GSMaholic
≈ estimated
21/11/2024
Hands-on review · camera samples, battery and rugged tests
Verdict
Hotwav R8 4G is a versatile, durable tablet with good performance for many users, though not a premium device.
9.0
Ministry of Reviews by Schaz
≈ estimated
20/11/2024
Unboxing and hands-on review · speakers, display and gaming tests
Verdict
Hotwav R8 4G is a reliable multi-use tablet that feels premium at an affordable price.
8.0
C Butler
≈ estimated
21/11/2024
First look · unboxing and settings walkthrough
Verdict
Hotwav R8 4G is a good budget tablet for outdoor use, with LTE and waterproofing, though screen blacks are not very deep.
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Overview video
Overview video
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Third-party reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
Reviews last updated: November 2026 · How we calculate this

What customers like about Hotwav R8 4G (4GB + 128GB)

  • Massive 10,800mAh battery providing long standby and usage times
  • Military-grade durability with IP68, IP69K, and MIL-STD-810H certifications
  • Affordable pricing, typically under $200
  • Supports OTG reverse charging to power other devices
  • Large expandable storage capacity up to 1TB
  • Includes modern software with Android 14 out of the box
  • Robust build quality suitable for extreme outdoor or professional environments

What customers don't like about Hotwav R8 4G (4GB + 128GB)

  • Display resolution is limited to HD+ (1280x800) rather than 2K or higher
  • Unisoc T606 processor is not suitable for high-end gaming or heavy processing
  • Camera quality is basic and lacks advanced features for high-quality photography
  • Charging speed is relatively slow for such a large battery (5V/2A)
  • Bulky and heavy design (approx. 880g) compared to standard consumer tablets
  • Lacks a fingerprint sensor for biometric security

Verdict

The Hotwav R8 4G is a rugged 10.1-inch tablet powered by the Unisoc T606 octa-core processor and running on Android 14. This variant features 4GB of physical RAM (expandable by 8GB of virtual RAM) and 128GB of internal storage, with support for up to 1TB via microSD. Designed for extreme environments, it boasts IP68/IP69K and MIL-STD-810H certifications for water, dust, and drop resistance. A standout feature is its massive 10,800mAh battery, which supports OTG reverse charging to power other devices. Pros include its exceptional durability, long-lasting battery life, and 450-nit HD+ IPS display suitable for outdoor use. However, cons include a relatively slow 10W charging speed for such a large battery, modest 13MP rear and 5MP front cameras, and performance limitations for high-end gaming.

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