ASUS’ ZenWatch 2 is dirt cheap and arrives next month
It’s been a few months now since we first clapped eyes on the ASUS ZenWatch 2, the company’s second stab at an Android Wear timepiece. Today, we’ve got a smattering of new details to go along with those first impressions: specifically, price and availability. The larger 49mm model will cost around €149 (about $170), while the dinkier 45mm variant will set you back €169 ($190). Both will be hitting store shelves worldwide in October. If you need a reminder, the wearables feature a new metal crown, AMOLED screens and a Snapdragon 400 processor. They also support a magnetic charger cable — an improvement over the old plastic cradle — and superior dust-and water-resistance ratings of IP67. It’ll debut in three colors, silver, gunmetal and rose gold, along with a plethora of rubber, leather and stainless steel straps to help you match your personal sense of style.
Check out all the news from Berlin at our IFA 2015 hub.
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ASUS unveils the ZenWatch 2 at IFA 2015
For those who aren’t aware, there’s a pretty big tech conference going on over in Berlin. IFA 2015 has kicked off, and news has been pouring out ever since. This time around, ASUS has announced pricing and availability for the ZenWatch 2.
ASUS originally showed off the ZenWatch 2 back in June at the Computex tech exhibition in Asia. However, ASUS was pretty mum about the specs on the new iteration, however, with today’s announcement, we now get some more information.
The ZenWatch 2 will have two size variants, a 49mm and 43 mm size with pricing of €149 (around $170) and €169 (around $190), respectively. In addition, the 49mm ZenWatch 2 will be compatible with most standard 22mm straps, while the 43mm version will be compatible with 18mm straps.
The 49mm ZenWatch 2 will sport a 1.6-inch display, while the 43mm variant will sport a 1.45 inch display. Other than the difference in price and screen size, what’s under the hood will be exactly the same.
- 320×320 AMOLED Display
- Wi-Fi Support
- Snapdragon 400 processor
- 400mAh Battery for 49mm variant
- 300mAh Battery for 43mm variant
- 4GB Storage
- 512MB RAM
- Bluetooth 4.1
The ZenWatch 2 will also come in three different colors: Gunmetal Gray, Silver, or Rose Gold and will be officially released sometime in October. As we get more news about the new ZenWatch 2, we will be sure to let everyone know.
In the meantime, drop us a line with what you think about the new ZenWatch 2 from ASUS, in the comments below.
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Here’s how to watch ASUS’ IFA 2015 press event!
It’s nearly ASUS’ turn to take to the stage at this year’s IFA conference, and so we invite you to join us here in Berlin, albeit virtually. The company’s teased a couple of announcements on the social medias, hinting at a new smartwatch and a PC-on-a-stick, among other things. The press conference will kick off in around 30 minutes, so head on over to the livestream page if you’d like to pull up a seat next to us and find out what ASUS has in store.
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ASUS’ spikey router promises the ‘world’s fastest WiFi’
If you wanted an insane looking router with an almost as-insane boast, then say hello to ASUS’ new router. Touting it as the best for gaming, 4K streaming and smart home networking, the RT-AC5300 router will apparently give speeds that are 67 percent faster than first-gen, tri-band routers. It’s calling it the world’s fastest WiFi. ASUS is promising up to 1Gbps connections over 2.4GHz and up to 2.167Gbps on each of the two 5GHz bands — that’s a lot of data. Google just got a new router challenger.
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Watch the ASUS press conference livestream from IFA 2015 here
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The festivities at IFA 2015 are starting up now and hot off the press in less than an hour will be ASUS taking us through its latest and greatest. Not everyone is lucky enough to be in Berlin for the event – we sure aren’t – but if you’re in that boat like we are, there’s always the ASUS press conference livestream from IFA 2015. If that’s got you interested, make sure to open the link below where the livestream will be happening:
ASUS press conference livestream from IFA 2015
We’re expecting ASUS to have a nice assortment of new smartphones, tablets and their ZenWatch 2 is likely to make an appearance too. Which are you most excited for?
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Watch Asus’ IFA press conference live stream
We’re at IFA 2015 in bustling Berlin, Germany, and the tech industry has already begun unveiling its latest offerings, in hope of wooing customers ahead of the all-important holiday season.
One of the companies holding special events today is Asus – the Taiwanese manufacturer has made big strides in transitioning towards a mobile-first company, and we’re looking forward to checking out their latest wares.
Asus is well known for its PCs and tablets, and we fully expect Chairman Jonney Shih to show off at least a few convertibles and slates at the press conference today. Buoyed by the success of the ZenFone line, we may also see some new additions to Asus’ ever expanding collection of attractively-priced smartphones.
The ZenWatch is due for a refresh – with Android Wear gaining support for iOS and cool new functionality bits, the platform has another shot at greatness. Will Asus repeat the solid performance from last year with another sleek ZenWatch? We should find out pretty soon.
Asus is live streaming its pre-IFA event today, and the show is worth watching for the adorkable performance Jonney Shih. Join us right here from 1PM Berlin time (12PM BST, 7AM EST, 4:30PM IST)!
Check out the Asus event live stream
(We’ll update this post with the embedded stream as soon as it goes live)
Which gaming laptops are worth buying?
For years, the wisdom has been that if you wanted a dedicated gaming machine, you bought a desktop. Gaming components were too unwieldy to fit in a notebook form factor, and if you tried to put together a machine with desktop-caliber components, it always ended up too big and heavy to be truly portable. However, recent gaming laptops have defied that history, packing lots of power into thinner and lighter chassis. They’re still not as slim as Ultrabooks, and meanwhile there’s still a gap in performance versus desktop machines. Even so, your days of lugging around a large desktop tower to LAN parties are over. We’ve taken a look at some of the more recent entries in the race to build a smaller gaming machine to find ones that can fit your needs — and budget. Slideshow-315071
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Motorola, LG, ASUS and Huawei reportedly introducing new Android Wear watches at IFA
It has been a bit quiet around the Android Wear realm. Is Apple stealing all the thunder? The Cupertino giant did sell more smart watches in a day than the Android Wear manufacturers shipped in 2014, collectively. In fact, Strategy Analytics’ studies suggest about 75% of all Q2, 2015 smart watches came from the iPhone maker. The Apple Watch is a force to be reckoned with, and the silence among Android Wear manufacturers may simply signify they’re getting ready for a battle to come.
According to sources familiar with upcoming Android Wear launches, multiple companies are planning to take the stage and introduce their new Android-based wearables at IFA 2015. next week. These sources couldn’t tell us much about the upcoming products, but they did give us a few hints on the general plans.
Motorola is said to launch a successor to the Moto 360, which managed to be among the most popular devices during the first Android Wear wave, thanks to its circular screen and enticing design. Meanwhile, LG is said to be planning a device similar to the LG Watch Urbane LTE. And don’t worry, it seems this time around LG is opting to use Android Wear instead of WebOS.
We have already seen the upcoming Huawei and ASUS Android Wear products, so all we can hope for is to see more details in Berlin. The Huawei Watch (yes, that’s the name) is meant to be a “timeless” piece of technology with a classic design. It’s actually quite gorgeous, but some of you will prefer the ASUS ZenWatch 2, which was unveiled at Computex last June.
Will these new Android Wear devices be able to compete against Apple’s mighty watch? Most of us will side with Google’s partners, but the truth is it’s very hard to go against the Apple Watch – those guys have the numbers! And with Samsung possibly getting rid of Google’s software on the Gear S2 in exchange of their own Tizen platform, things are looking pretty tough.
All we can do is wait and see what happens at IFA. You can be sure we will be there catching all the goodies, so keep it tuned to Android Authority for all your wearable coverage!
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Deal: buy the ASUS ZenWatch for only $124
The ASUS ZenWatch 2 is on its way to store shelves, so it’s only natural that we are starting to see more deals on the previous iteration. The ASUS ZenWatch has already been available for $129.99 from Google, Amazon and Best Buy, in the recent past. The newest deal comes from Newegg, which is offering the Android Wear smart watch for only $124.
Is there a catch? Well… not quite. It’s not really a catch – it’s just that you do have to take multiple steps to get the price down to this level. For starters, you need to add your device to your cart and add the coupon code “VCO2015BTS”, after inputting your email. This will bring the price down to $139 (from $149).
You will also notice that the purchase already includes a $15 mail-in rebate. The customer will need to fill out and send the included form. This will effectively bring the price down to $124! Yes, it takes some steps and the process may be a bit annoying, but this is one of the best deals we have seen on this product.
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Now, the real question is whether you want to get the ASUS ZenWatch or prefer to wait for the second iteration. This is definitely a great deal, but it’s only for those who feel like the ASUS ZenWatch can really take care of all their wearable needs. Go ahead and read our full ZenWatch review to find out if this product will suit your needs. If it doesn’t, just head to our post on the best Android watches of 2015. One of them will be to your liking!
Is anyone signing up for this ASUS ZenWatch deal?
Batch of Android Wear smartwatches ready for IFA 2015
Despite quickly taking over the top spot for smartwatches, the Apple Watch has not been the roaring success some may have hoped for. Manufacturers of Android-based smartwatches have already discovered this truth, that the wearables market has not yet caught on fire, as shown by poor results for 2014 sales when only 4.6 million units were shipped. Nevertheless, several companies are preparing to introduce a new wave of smartwatches at the IFA 2015 show next week in Berlin, including ASUS, Huawei, LG and Motorola, with a heavy focus on the use of Android Wear for the operating system.
Google’s Android Wear has been on the market since 2014, but it is really only since the Apple Watch launch that the company had something to benchmark against in terms of delivering a superior user experience. The only other alternatives prior to that were solutions like Samsung’s Tizen that ran on their Gear devices or even the WebOS used by LG on the LG Watch Urbane, although these were very similar to what Android Wear was able to offer.
Strategy Analytics’ Neil Mawston has noted that “Apple Watch has clearly raised the bar for the global smartwatch industry. The ball is now in the court of rivals, like Samsung, to respond.”
Amongst the devices expected to be unveiled or put on greater display next week are the successor to the LG Watch Urbane, the new Huawei smartwatch, the ASUS ZenWatch 2, the next version of the Motorola Moto 360, and the Samsung Gear S2. Other companies will likely have something to offer for the wearables market as well.
source: CNET
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