Flipkart has more ZenPad models for sale. Still no Z580CA.

November 8, 2015 Categories: India, Shopping and Deals by 0 Comments

Here are some new details and pricing for the available ZenPad tablets for India. These are available at Flipkart.

  • ZenPad C 7.0 (3G voice calling) Rs. 8,999
  • ZenPad 7.0 (3G voice calling) Rs. 11,999
  • ZenPad 8.0 (4G LTE voice calling) Rs. 14,999

We hope to have details on the ZenPad S 8.0 model soon, but there has been no official word from Asus on expected availability. Asus has released all the ZenPad tablets which have the phone calling capabilities in India. So far there has been no word on the larger ZenPad 10 and the premium ZenPad S 8.0 models.

 

Software update (V4.9.1) rolls out for ZenPad 8.0

November 8, 2015 Categories: Firmware Updates, Software Updates by 0 Comments

There is a fresh new software update to the ZenPad 8.0 tablet. There is a lot of notes here, so let’s take a look at them:

  • Fix WI-FI FW crash issue
  • Improve WIFI throughput in noisy environment
  • Fix no transaction when WIFI connected
  • Upgrade WIFI FW to WFFW18885
  • Fix the Audio wizard crash caused by Suspend/Resume
  • Fix CA81 Volume decrease issue after suspend/resume
  • GPS upgrade to 1531.03.1.2.8.4
  • Fix Camera crash & update Camera version to v 2.0.43.151028
  • Prevent the screen shows black with sound when Zoom in/out YouTube video
  • APP update with more translation
  • Fix wrong Dutch translation in notification pops up when you check for system updates
  • Update SMMI to SMMI_TEST_V5.1.11_CSC_L1L2

Looks like a lot of wifi fixes and performance improvements in this update. We are just wrapping up our review of the ZenPad 8.0 (Z380CX) so this update comes at a good time. We will have a closer look at wifi performance after this update and adjust our review where necessary.

Give the list of fixes, let us know in the comment section if any of the above issues were a problem for you or not.

Software update (V4.3.2.0) rolls out for ZenPad Z580CA

November 8, 2015 Categories: Firmware Updates, Software Updates, Z580CA, ZenPad S, ZenPad S 8, ZenPad S 8.0, ZenPad S8 by 0 Comments

Asus continues to update their software on the ZenPad tablets. The ZenPad S 8.0 is now seeing a new update to V4.3.2.0 which is 1.25Gbytes and officially rolled out on November 6. We currently see this update for the WW SKU, but expect to see this for other region models in the coming days.

This appears to be more of a general performance and stability update because there are not real specifics. One thing to note though is that after running the update you will have to re-enable your Z Stylus via settings if you’re using that accessory.

“Enhance system performance and stability“

Has anyone noticed anything specific improving after this update?

[source: Asus.com]

Philippines gets ZenPad S 8.0 (Z580CA) – Php 16,995

November 5, 2015 Categories: Philippines, Z580CA, ZenPad S, ZenPad S 8, ZenPad S 8.0, ZenPad S8 by 0 Comments

Great news for another part of the globe who might want to buy the hero ZenPad, the Z580CA model. This is the model that packs the biggest punch with the top specs including a Z3580 Intel Atom processor @ 2.3GHz, 2048 x 1536 display, 4GB RAM and 64GB of storage. There are more unique features and specs that you may want to know about so we recommend that you read our full Z580CA review here.

The ZenPad S 8.0 (Z580CA) is retailing in the Philippines for ₱ 16, 995 and comes bundled with the ZenClutch case (worth ₱ 2,000). We are currently looking for retailer listing and should have more details very soon. Please check back with us!

 

Asus ZenPad 10 (Z300C) Review

November 4, 2015 Categories: Review, Z300C, Z300CG, Z300CL, ZenPad 10 by 9 Comments

Model: Z300C-A1-BK (P023)
Software Version: WW_V4.4.1.0-20151027

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In mid 2015, Asus rolled out the new ZenPad brand which has ultimately replaced the existing Android tablet branding such as MeMO Pad and Transformer Pad.

If you are familiar with the Transformer Pad, then you might consider the ZenPad 10 a successor to the trend setting Transformer tablet. The ZenPad 10 is more budget focused, but it does have the keyboard dock accessory just like the Transformer Pad. It also has something even more special which is Z Stylus compatability.

The ZenPad 10 is available for a price of anywhere from $157 US to $179 US, making it virtually unbeatable for this budget range of Android tablets. For Asus to attain a low price point, compromises needed to be made which I will discuss in this review. Keep in mind that you’re still getting a lot of versatility and some features that simply aren’t available from other tablets in this price range.

This review is going to approach the ZenPad 10 for what it is. It’s a 10-inch budget Android tablet that has an unbeatable price point.

Note: We don’t yet have the Audio Dock keyboard accessory and it will not be part of this review.

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Software update (V4.4.1.0) rolls out for ZenPad 10

November 4, 2015 Categories: Firmware Updates, Software Updates, Z300C, ZenPad 10 by 0 Comments

We are just in the finishing touches of our ZenPad 10 review and Asus has rolled out a new update. I guess we will have to spend a bit more time to see what this new update is all about and if it requires us to edit the review.

The software update is WW_V4.4.1.0-20151027 which is new enough that Asus hasn’t updated the particulars yet on their website.

It’s worth mentioning that software updates may not happen immediately to your ZenPad tablet. Call it a delayed reaction if you like. Keep your ZenPad connected to wifi and these updates will come. There are usually some goodies involved to the updates are exciting for nerds like us.

We will post some notes as soon as possible regarding this latest ZenPad 10 software update.

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