Dragon Touch TM15: problems, parts and running costs

Checked: 2026-10-20

Summary

The Dragon Touch TM15 is a 15.6-inch 1080p touchscreen family calendar running a locked-down Android 8.1, and owners mostly hit software bugs and platform limits rather than hardware failures [4]. Running costs are optional: the calendar, chore chart and lists are subscription-free, and the only paid add-on is the Magic Import upgrade at $2.99 a month or $29.90 a year [1][5]. It is a reasonable buy at around $150 or less, but above $200 the locked-down Android and scattered pricing make full tablets and subscription-free rivals the better pick [1][3].

Common problems and fixes

Locked-down Android 8.1 platform — no Google Play, no third-party app installs, no widgets and no voice assistant, on 32 GB of storage with no SD slot; there is no fix beyond accepting the built-in features [4][7].
Only calendar events sync — tasks, chores and reward star values do not sync to third-party calendars and can be edited only in the app, not on the device [4][7].
Warranty terms conflict — the manual says 12 months, the product page advertises 2-year protection, and a QR code in the device’s Help settings reportedly unlocks two years by registering; confirm the term at purchase [1][4][7].

Parts and consumables

No replaceable parts or consumables reported. The manual states there are no user-serviceable parts inside and no parts channel was found, so the only recurring purchase is the optional Magic Import upgrade [5][7].

Yearly running cost

The calendar, chore chart, dinner planner and lists all work without a subscription, so a typical owner spends $0 a year on software [1][7]. The only paid extra is the optional Magic Import upgrade, listed in the App Store at $2.99 a month or $29.90 a year [5]. Photos and videos fill the fixed 32 GB of internal storage, and no filter, consumable or measured electricity costs were found [4][7].

When it is a good buy

Prices differ by channel as of October 2026: Dragon Touch’s own site lists the 15.6-inch at $254.99, marked down from $299.99, and a Walmart listing showed $169.99, down from $175.99 [1][2][6]. At around $150 or less it is a reasonable buy for a household that wants a big shared calendar with chore rewards [3]. Between $151 and $170, compare it against subscription-based calendars such as Skylight and Cozyla before paying more [2]. Above $200 the case is weak, because full Android tablets and established calendar brands compete there and no professional test coverage justifies the premium [1]. The 15.6-inch segment is crowded — a comparable Tabwee chore-chart calendar was offered at $179.99 in October 2025 — so shop across brands at this size [8].