Asus reveals unlocked 5.5-inch ZenFone 2 Laser; prices start at $200
Asus on Monday introduced its next Android smartphone, the ZenFone 2 Laser. Available immediately, the handset is unlocked and can worth with a variety of US-based LTE bands.
Although the ZenFone 2 Laser looks quite similar to the ZenFone 2, it is improved across a number of fronts. For starters, the processor has been bumped up to an octa-core Snapdragon 615 processor with 3GB RAM. Storage comes in 16GB and 32GB options, however the microSD card slot allows for up to 128GB additional space.
The Asus ZenFone 2 Laser comes with a 5.5-inch 1920 x 1080p resolution display which is protected by Gorilla Glass 4. In other words, it’s a full HD screen with some of the best protection in the industry.
The rear of the phone houses a 13-megapixel camera with an aperture of f/2.0 , dual LED flash, and laser-assisted focus. The front-facing camera has a 5-megapixel sensor with f/2.0 aperture and wide 85-degree field of view. These specs should lead to more group shots for selfies with a generally better final result.
Other specs include a 3000mAh removable battery, Wi-Fi, GPS, and Bluetooth 4.1 connectivity. The ZenFone 2 Laser runs Android 5.0 Lollipop with a custom ZenUI 2.0 software experience.
The 16GB model runs $200 while the 32GB version commands a slightly higher $250 price tag. The ZenFone 2 Laser is available in silver from Newegg and Asus.
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ASUS brings the affordable ZenFone 2 Laser to the U.S. for only $199
ASUS has just announced that it’s bringing the affordable ZenFone 2 Laser to the United States starting today. First announced back in early August 2015, this new device features similar specs to those of the ZenFone 2 proper, and comes with a few additional features.
It sports a 5.5-inch IPS LCD display with 1920 x 1080 resolution and Gorilla Glass 4, an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 processor, 16 or 32GB of on-board storage, microSD expansion up to 128GB and a removable 3000mAh battery. Unlike the ZenFone 2 which features different amounts of RAM for each storage variant, the ZenFone 2 Laser comes with 3GB of RAM no matter which variant you choose. It also features a 5MP front-facing camera and a 13MP rear camera with laser autofocus. There’s no quick charging capabilities on this new device, and both of its Micro SIM card slots now support 4G LTE connectivity.
See also: ASUS ZenFone 2 Laser 5.5 now on sale in India: Rs. 13,999
The U.S. variant of the ZenFone 2 Laser with 16GB of storage will be available starting today from the ASUS Store, Amazon, Newegg and B&H for $199, with the 32GB model going for $249. Interested in learning more about the ZenFone 2 Laser? Be sure to check out the link attached below.
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Asus announces the US launch of the ZenFone 2 Laser
ASUS today announced the ZenFone 2 Laser’s arrival in the US after seeing some very successful sales in India. ASUS’ ZenFone line of smartphones has been met with much popularity, announcing back in early September that it received over 30,000 pre-orders. The ZenFone 2 Laser was the most popular of its lineup, receiving a whopping 10,000 pre-orders alone.
Much of the ZenFone 2 Laser’s popularity is because of its attractive price point while still sporting fairly decent specifications. As a quick rundown, the ZenFone 2 Laser sports a 5.5-inch IPS Full HD 1920 x 1080 display, a 64-bit Snapdragon 615 Octa-core processor, an Adreno 405 GPU, 3GB of RAM, 16 or 32GB of storage options, microSD support up to 128GB, a. 13-megapixel rear camera, a removable 3,000mAh battery, and Android 5.0.
Those interested will be able to purchase it from Newegg or via ASUS’ own online store for $199 (16GB) or $249 (32GB). The handset is only compatible with GSM carriers, such as AT&T and T-Mobile, meaning that those on CDMA networks like Verizon and Sprint are out of luck, unfortunately.
Starting at $199 off-contract, the ZenFone 2 Laser is a hard one to pass up. Anyone plan on picking one up?
source: ASUS
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Google’s new ASUS OnHub router can be sped up with the wave of a hand
It was just two months ago that Google debuted the first OnHub Wi-Fi router made in partnership with TP-LINK, and now the Mountain View company is introducing yet another one. Boasting faster Wi-Fi speeds, an easy set-up process and simple management with the Google On application, this new ASUS-made router aims to bring some notable improvements to the table over the first device.
The ASUS OnHub does everything the TP-LINK router can do, only with a slightly altered design and one handy new feature called Wave Control. This will allow you to wave your hand over the router to boost the Wi-Fi speed for a particular device. Pretty cool, right?
Just because there’s a new addition to the OnHub family, that doesn’t mean Google is forgetting about the first device. In the coming week, Google is rolling out the TP-LINK OnHub’s first software update which will bring several performance improvements, including a new “smart antenna algorithm.” What does that mean? Basically, whether you’re on a smartphone in the kitchen or on your laptop in the living room, OnHub will be able to intelligently select the best combination of antennas to direct to your Wi-Fi devices, based on their location and orientation. If you already have the TP-LINK OnHub, it will receive the update automatically when your network is quiet so it won’t interrupt your connection.
For those who aren’t familiar, Google has released a new promotional video for the OnHub, which you can find attached below:
You’ll be able to pre-order the new ASUS OnHub starting this week from various retailers for $219.99 in a Slate Gray color option. As of now, pre-orders are live on Amazon and Newegg, with pre-orders going live later this week through the Google Store, Best Buy, Walmart and Micro Center in the United States. If you’re interested, be sure to head to the link below to order your new router!
Google’s second OnHub router is built by ASUS, goes on sale this week
Google introduced its OnHub router this summer, promising that it would be just the first in a series of routers designed to be easier to set up and use. Now, the company has taken the wraps off the newest OnHub, the $219.99 ASUS OnHub. Much like the original, the ASUS OnHub is a tall cylindrical device meant to be placed out in the open; its base is much wider than the original and it tapers off as it gets taller, with the now-signature OnHub LED ring at the bottom instead of the top.
Source: Google
ASUS ZenFone 2 Laser 5.5 now on sale in India: Rs. 13,999
ASUS has announced quite a number of new products this year in its Zen-device portfolio, from phones to tablets. One such installment has just gone on sale in India, the ZenFone 2 Laser. A lower spec-variant released several months ago in Japan, however the device is gradually expanding its global presence and multiple configurations. Available now on Flipkart for Rs. 13,999, this variant packs 3GB of RAM and, as the naming convention suggests, a 5.5-inch screen and a rear camera that sports laser-assisted focusing.
This variant of the ZenFone 2 Laser goes by the product code ZE550KL, and features a 5.5-inch HD (720X1280) IPS display. Inside the phone is a Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 SoC with Adreno 405 GPUm, 3GB of RAM, 16GB of on-board storage, a 13-megapixel laser auto-focus rear camera, 5-megapixel front camera, and a 3000mAh battery. The phone supports 4G LTE, has Dual SIM capabilities, microSD support, Gorilla Glass 4, and ships with Android Lollipop. It will be sold in India in Black, Red, and White color variants.
For more on the ZenFone 2 Laser, please see our coverage here.
Asus Chairman says Asus and Google are working on “a lot of projects together”
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While the Nexus 5X and Nexus 6P were undoubtedly the main course at Google‘s announcement event last month, the release of Google’s own Android tablet, the Pixel C, raised a lot of questions for avid Android fans – Why is Google making their own Android tablets? Does that mean we won’t see anymore Nexus tablets? Thanks to an interview Asus Chairman and former CEO, Jonney Shih, we may have a better idea of whether Asus will be the one making a new Nexus device. During the interview, Shih says:
“Actually, we have a lot of projects ongoing. Please just stay tuned, you know, stay tuned.”
“I think we do have quite a good development partnership with Google”.”I think we do have quite a good development partnership with Google. We are still doing a lot of projects with them together.”
While Shih could be talking about a new Nexus 7 (as reported by several media outlets), we should also remember that Asus also makes the Nexus Player which was also not refreshed this year – though I think it’s obvious which one we’re hoping Shih is referring to. Specifically talking about Asus’ previous Nexus tablets, Shih also added:
“So for the [first-generation] Nexus, I think that both parties feel that this will be an exciting product, with this kind of…price and this kind of functionality and quality. Even [the second-generation Nexus 7], we moved to the Full HD screen, and we still believe in this kind of beauty. It still makes sense. But then the next one actually takes a lot of discussion.”
It’s all very cryptic, and we likely won’t hear more about it for a few more months, but at the very least it seems Asus and Google are maintaining their working relationship for the foreseeable future.
What do you think about Asus working on another Nexus 7 or Nexus Player? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
Source: Trusted Reviews via TalkAndroid
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Asus working on a new Nexus? Not so fast
In a recent interview, Trusted Reviews spoke with Asus’ Chairman Jonney Shih to talk a little bit about where Asus is heading. One of the questions brought up by the publication was if Asus would “work on another Nexus device with Google?” Quite a few publications out there are reporting on the Chairman’s answer to the question as a sort of unofficial yes. But not so fast.
One of the biggest pieces of “evidence” that a Nexus 7 (3rd gen) might be in the works has to do with Shih’s statement that they have a number of projects that they are working on with Google. “Actually, we have a lot of projects ongoing. “Please just stay tuned, you know, stay tuned.” He continues by talking about how the first two Nexus tablets made a lot of sense for Google and for Asus.
With Google going in-house for its next tablet, the Pixel C, the days of Nexus tablets may be over, at least for now.
“So for the [first-generation] Nexus, I think that both parties feel that this will be an exciting product, with this kind of…price and this kind of functionality and quality.” “Even [the second-generation Nexus 7], we moved to the Full HD screen, and we still believe in this kind of beauty. It still makes sense.” “The next one, it takes a lot of discussion”. If that’s all that was said, we would think there’s a pretty good chance that Asus is hinting at active discussion and plans for a new Nexus tablet. But that’s only if you cut out what he says immediately after:
The next one, it takes a lot of discussion. And since, not that promising. So then we crawl around other kinds of products. I think it’s not… it’s more like the iPad, also facing decline. I think the same situation, frankly speaking”.
Looking at the entirety of his statement, we reach an opposite conclusion than many other publications did. The way we read it, the Chairman suggests that if they could do something that could really wow consumers, they might consider another tablet with Google, but they don’t see this happening. As it stands, the tablet market is seeing decline and there’s less of an opening then there was with the 1st and 2nd gen Nexus 7. You can watch the video with his full statement, here.
But what about these “projects with Google” that Asus mentions? Keep in mind that Asus has been working with Google on a variety of projects, including the Nexus Player, Chromebooks, and more. This is likely just Shih talking about their long history of working together. Also, companies tend to take a “neither confirm or deny stance” to any of these types of questions, just to cover their bases.
Of course, we could be wrong (and would be more than okay with that). Early discussions for an Asus-made Nexus tablet could be in works, but regardless – we wouldn’t get too excited about the prospect of a Nexus 7 (2016) just yet. With Google going in-house for its next tablet, the Pixel C, the days of Nexus tablets may be over, at least for now.
What do you think, is Asus’ Chairman cryptically ‘confirming’ that it is actually discussing a new tablet with Google, or do his words simply suggest they are open to the idea potentially, but have nothing concrete planned? Let us know your thoughts in the comments.
A 3rd-Generation Nexus 7 is still a possibility according to Asus chairman
Google and Asus first partnered up for the original Nexus 7 tablet in 2012, and again with the Nexus 7 2013 the following year, with both tablets offering great specifications for an affordable price. Now it seems as if the two companies could be teaming up once more to produce a 3rd-generation Nexus 7.
According to Trusted Reviews’ interview with Asus chairman, Jonney Shih, Asus and Google have numerous projects on the go. While Shih didn’t go into specifics about what the developmental projects consisted of, other than we should “stay tuned”, he did have this to say about the original Nexus 7 collaboration:
“So, for the [first-generation] Nexus, I think that both parties feel that this will be an exciting product, with this kind of…price and this kind of functionality and quality,” explains the Asus chairman. “Even [the second-generation Nexus 7], we moved to the Full HD screen, and we still believe in this kind of beauty. It still makes sense.”
Shih said that a 3rd-generation Nexus 7 tablet would require “a lot of discussion.”
So, what would fans want to see in a potential 3rd-generation Nexus 7 tablet? It should probably go without saying that it should feature a USB Type-C port, possibly a Quad HD display, and 3GB of RAM, and perhaps the Snapdragon 808 processor (skipping the 810 for obvious reasons, which the upcoming 820 would be too expensive).
Should the screen size stay at 7-inches or perhaps move up to around 7.85-inches while changing to Google’s now preferred aspect ratio of 4:3? If a 3rd-gen Nexus 7 came to pass, what would your specifications wishlist look like?
Source: Trusted Reviews
Via: TechnoBuffalo
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ASUS may make its own version of Microsoft’s HoloLens glasses
Microsoft might not be the only one making a holographic augmented reality headset in the near future. ASUS has revealed to CNET that it’s talking to Microsoft about making a version of HoloLens. The firm is “still evaluating” what these glasses would look like, so you shouldn’t expect to wear Republic of Gamers-branded eyewear any time soon. However, Microsoft is quick to note it’s trying to “create a category” with HoloLens — it wants to see a full-fledged holographic display ecosystem, not just its own gear. Don’t be surprised if the technology (eventually) hits the mainstream through ASUS and a slew of other familiar Windows hardware makers.
Source: CNET
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