i bought my 801 from eastgear when they first imported it.
i own 401 and 801.
i uses both often. i've owned the 401 for a couple of years now. to me, its a best buy in professional AA size rechargeable battery charger. take it from me as someone who have used numerous rechargeable battery chargers through the years.
as for performances, i rate both very highly. 801 comes into the picture only when i need to charge alot of batteries. otherwise, my 401 is the workhorse.
no regrets with both chargers. :thumbsup: