Here is an interesting twist. We knew it was close, but how close was/is the Z580CA to a release in the US market? Well, according to the Asus North America Facebook page, they are saying:
Combining both style and outstanding performance, the ZenPad S 8.0 Z580CA features a stunning 2K IPS display, 4GB of RAM for unparalleled multitasking, a new USB Type-C connector and more. Available today for $299.
What’s better than the quote above is what our regular visitor and contributor Jim just posted in our comment section:
B&H charged my credit card today for my Z580CA and my B&H order history shows “In Stock, order sent to warehouse.”
What’s even better than the quote above is what our regular visitor and contributor Shawn just mentioned and posted:
I just got an email that my pre-order CA from B&H had shipped. These things are finally going out!
So clearly there is movement afoot! What’s a bit funny is that when Asus says “Available today”, it’s actually not quite available today.
We are keeping tabs on multiple retailers to verify “In Stock” status vs. a backorder or pre order status. With that Facebook post, we are quite certain that evening or midnight, we’re going to see orders starting to ship. In fact, we won’t be surprised to see a number of ZenPad S 8 Z580CA reviews come online overnight. Sometimes there is a review release date and those reviews come in all at the same time. This could be tonight, or this could be in the next day.
We are again waiting for news regarding the Tricover case or the Clutch case.
Here are a few common FAQ’s and tidbits:
- What is the difference between the $199 and $299 ZenPad S 8 models? See our article here.
- Is the Z Stylus available to buy? At the time of writing, there is no official price listed and there is no official release date just yet.
- Can I use a Power Case or Audio Cover with the ZenPad S 8 tablet? No. Those specialized cases are designed for the ZenPad 8.0 and ZenPad 7.0.
- What colors are available right now? The initial release appears to only be the black version of the tablet. There is no news about when the white model will be coming to the North American market.
Just got my shipping email from B&H. Finally! Now where are the covers…?
I too received an email this evening that my Z580CA-C1 is on its way to the Maspeth (Queens) UPS facility. I didn’t pre-order very early. I waited for Amazon to set up its pre-order page but when I saw it was the same price as B&H and state sales tax on top I decided to sign up with B&H because it didn’t charge me sales tax.
I got my “shipped” email from B&H today (Tuesday in Australia) as well. Tracking, tracking, tracking 🙂
This breakthrough technology on Zenpad S8 will, finally, make tablets good for games! Apple’s Ipad mini, Air, won’t compete. Extreme gamers like myself will be so happy w/ this new one from game-maker genius, Asus. Lag will be taken away from Intel 64-bit, and, QUAD CORE processor! And a faster GPU too! Suh-weeet! Can’t wait to get mine ! 🙂
I bought through Amazon and just received a shipping estimate that said I should receive my tablet this Friday.
Amazon sent me an update this morning for an expected delivery on Thursday, August 20. I’m so ready!
My Z580CA from pre-ordered from B&H Photo has a scheduled delivery, from UPS, of 20Aug2015.
How long ago did you pre-order?
I see some people are showing units shipping but I am curious as to how long ago you pre-ordered?
I pre ordered only a few days ago.
Just got sent confirmation of delivery for my preorder with Amazon!! Arriving 8/21
I pre-ordered my Z580CA from B&H on 04Aug2015 and it is scheduled for delivery on 20Aug2015. I hope this helps as a reference.
I pre-ordered mine from B&H on 8/19 … still waiting….
…and waiting…