Three ZenPad models available in India – Full Details

Update: Available to buy from FlipkartShop Here – Asus ZenPad 7.0

The launch of the ZenPad tablet series in India has begun. To start with, the ZenPad 7.0 with 3G voice calling (Z370CG) will be available immediately. Later in October, the budget ZenPad C 7.0 and the 4G LTE enabled ZenPad 8.0 (Z380KL) will be available.

If you’re wondering about the ZenPad S 8.0 or ZenPad 10, no details regarding possible release dates have been revealed.

What ZenPad are you most interested in buying? If you live in India, please vote in our poll here.

Prices:

  • Rs. 11,999 – ZenPad 7.0 with 3G
  • Rs. 14,999- ZenPad 7.0 with 3G bundled with the Audio Cover
  • Rs. 8,999 – ZenPad C 7.0
  • Rs. 14,999 – ZenPad 8.0

More tablets headed to India: Z170CG and Z370CG

With the release of ZenPad tablets in India just hours away, we see a couple new listings from an importer database. We see the Z170CG and Z370CG which are both 7-inch tablets with 3G voice calling capabilities. We are still waiting to see about the other models like the ZenPad 10 and ZenPad S 8.0 and if those will be making their way to India for the initial launch date. There should be a lot of details just hours away including prices. Stay tuned for more updates and coverage!

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[source: Zauba.com]

Update V4.3.1.0 rolls out to ZenPad S 8.0 (Z580CA)

This may sound geeky, but I’m happy when I hear the update notification on my Z580CA and see there is a software update. It makes me know that Asus is tweaking and fixing, which makes the tablet better than it already is.

So now you can get the software version 4.3.1 for the WW SKU of the Z580CA. Here is a list of official details:

  • Update Device Regulatory information (E-label)
  • Improve Z-Stylus performance
  • Add PuffinBrowser – supports Adobe Flash

It’s quite interesting what we see regarding the Z Stylus. As you may know, we did order and receive our Z Stylus recently and have been using it extensively. In the back of my mind, I was wondering is an update or tweak was coming. Sure enough, only days later, the update arrives. I’m excited to see how the performance changes and improves. Seeing as the review is being worked on, this is the perfect time for improved performance via a software update. This also must mean that the Z Stylus is about to hit retail in the US and Canada market!

Regarding the improves Z Stylus notes, we need to check the ZenPad 10 and whether they too received a tweak in that software.

Unboxing ZenPad S 8.0 (Z580C) and First Impressions

The ZenPad S 8.0 is the premium Android tablet series from Asus. The Z580C is essentially the second best ZenPad in terms of specs and sells for a very cheap price of $199 USD. This particular model has the Intel Z3530 @ 1.3GHz, 32GB storage and 2GB of RAM. We have a review coming, but here is an unboxing and first impressions.

First Impressions of the Asus Z580C

You don’t need to hold a competitors 8-inch tablet to know that the Z580C is very thin and very light. It’s right up there with the other flagship tablets on the market right now. Once you unbox it and hold it, you realize it’s a great feeling tablet. In terms of cosmetics and looks, the ZenPad S 8.0 (Z580C) is beautiful. Although it’s a plastic made device, it’s not going to feel or look cheap. There are a few different patterns and feels on the back and side of the Z580C, all of which work very well together. If you look, there is a leathery looking strip on the rear of the tablet which provides a nice grippy feel. That same texture/material runs around the edges of the tablet which again provides a nice grippy feeling.

So our first impressions? Thin, light and nice looking! Look for our review in the next few days.

Unboxing photos of the Asus Z580C

Unboxing and First Impressions – Asus ZenPad C 7.0 (Z170C)

Here is a look at the retail box of the ZenPad C 7.0 (Z170C) for the North American market. The box contents should be the same regardless of what country you’re in and if you’re looking at the variations Z170CG or Z170MG, these will look the same. Most markets are not going to see the ZenPad 7.0 and ZenPad C 7.0 at the same time, and having two 7-inch models to choose from is unlikely for most markets. That said, we have see both 7-inch ZenPad models in certain Asian countries.

First Impressions

Let’s be really clear about one thing. The ZenPad C 7.0 is the budget, even “ultra” budget might be more accurate, tablet of the ZenPad series. This is the $99 USD Android tablet from Asus and is 7-inches. In the US market, we’ve seen it on sale for $89 and is currently being discounted by $5, for a sale price of $94.

The reason the price is important here is because of what Asus promised with the launch of the ZenPad tablets. Luxury for all. Reasonable and affordable prices. Those were key aspects and are keys of the Asus “Zen” branding. We are happy to say that from an exterior perspective, the ZenPad C 7.0 looks quite remarkable.

The chrome trim along the side does help the looks of this tablet and give it a premium look. To the touch, obviously you’re going to feel plastic on the back, but it is textured nicely. Being 7-inches, for our hands at least, it was a good fit and easy to handle during these first impressions and unboxing.

We going to have a full review soon, so please check back with us. The question we hope to answer is about the value in this tablet and is it one of the best, or the best 7-inch Android tablets on the market right now for the price.

ZenPad C 7.0 – Unboxing – Retail Box – Photo Gallery

Oct 9th is the ZenPad India launch date – Asus makes it official.

The launch date for ZenPad tablets in India is October 9th, according to the Asus India Facebook page here. Even the Intel India Facebook page is getting in on the marketing buzz. So if you live in India, I would suggest it’s time to start planning your next tablet purchase!

What models are going to be available to buy in India? Well, if you live in India, let us know via our poll which ZenPad you are most interested in. Check that link also for an overview of the entire ZenPad line-up. Just keep in mind that every market isn’t getting every ZenPad model.

We haven’t spotted details regarding a particular or specific launch event, but stay tuned.

 

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