Asus announces ZenPad S 8.0 and three other tablets at Computex 2015

Today at Computex, ASUS announced the ZenPad S 8.0, along with three other tablet solutions. Today is a big day for Taiwanese manufacturer, already revealing the ZenWatch 2 this morning.

Asus’ Zen line has seen quite a bit of popularity, whether it be in their smartphones, laptops or smartwatches. Now, the company is capitalizing off of that popularity and creating a new tablet brand, the ZenPad line, which will include 7-inch, 8-inch, and 10.1-inch solutions. Not only that, but each of the four announced tablets will have their own LTE model.

ZenPad S 8.0 (Z580CA)

The 8-inch tablet (pictured above) is a high-end solution, featuring a gorgeous 2,048 x 1,536 (324-ppi) IPS display. As you might see in a lot of Asus’ recent devices, packed inside the ZenPad 8.0 S is a 64-bit Intel Atom Z3580, paired with 4GB of RAM. Between the display and the performance-grade hardware, users should experience nothing but speed and efficiency with this new solution from Asus.

Some other bits and pieces you can find in this particular tablet are a 8-megapixel snapper on the back, a 5-megapixel solution on the front, 16GB or 32GB base storage options, a USB-C slot, and a 15.2Wh battery. The inclusion of USB-C will be interesting to see down the road with Android M’s USB Type-C features. In the meantime, the ZenPad S 8.0 is running Android 5.0 Lollipop with Asus’ standard Zen UI.

ZenPad 8.0 (Z380)

Asus’ ZenPad 8.0 is largely a budget solution, touting a sub-par 8.0″ 1280×800 IPS LCD panel, an Intel Atom x3 processor, 1 or 2GB RAM options, 8GB or 16GB base storage options, a 5-megapixel rear camera, a 15.2Wh battery, and Android 5.0 Lollipop.

The ZenPad 8.0 does feature an array of accessories that not only look nice, but also add some much needed features. Asus says the Zen Case will be available in “five sleek or vivid colors and features a fine leather texture.” Users wanting more protection will want to opt for the Zen Clutch, a “sophisticated carrying and protection solution for ZenPad 8.” There’s also the Audio Cover and Power Case, adding 5.1-channel surround speakers and an extra 15 hours of battery life, respectively.

ASUS hasn’t mentioned anything about pricing or availability just yet, so it’ll certainly be awhile before we see any of their tablets in stores, much like how long it took users to get their hands on the ZenFone 2, especially in the US.

You can check out the rest of Asus’ announced tablets in the press release by hitting the source link below. What do you think of this new line of tablets from Asus? It’s exciting to see them offering solutions all over the spectrum–from high-end to low-end. There’s nearly a tablet for everybody here. Be sure to let us know in the comments.

source: Asus

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