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Asus announces the ZenWatch 2

Android, Wearables, ,

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ASUS announced ZenWatch 2, the update to its original ZenWatch. The ZenWatch 2 is powered by Android Wear.

-ZenWatch 2 is available in 2 sizes & 3 case colours with 18 different strap & colour combinations, and users can create custom watch faces

– ZenWatch 2 works with the next-gen Wellness smartphone app to provide a comprehensive solution for managing fitness and overall wellness

This is clearly “inspired by the Apple Watch in more ways than one. I really can’t say much more than that. Asus introduces a “crown” and a new “magnetic charger”, 2 different sizes, 3 case colours and 18 strap combinations. It looks good. But what do you think of the ZenWatch 2?”

From Asus –

“ZenWatch 2 builds upon the original ZenWatch, offering an even more refined design, an improved user
experience, and the introduction of completely new functionality. ZenWatch 2 now includes a metal watch
crown, enhancing the user experience by a providing new way to interact with the watch. It also comes
with an all-new magnetic charger that features effortless attachment and dramatically improved battery
recharge times.

Combining sophisticated sensors with all-day comfort, ZenWatch 2 works together with the all-new
Wellness smartphone app to serve as a personal activity and fitness manager to help users keep their
lives in balance and achieve personal fitness goals.

ZenWatch 2 features a durable stainless-steel case available in two sizes —— and attractive Silver, Gunmetal and Rose Gold colours to comfortably fit anyone’s wrist and sense of style.

ZenWatch 2 is available with a wide-range of straps in a variety of materials and colours for further
personalization. A tough yet supple rubber strap comes in Blue, Orange, Red, and Taupe colours, and is
the perfect choice for athletes, people with active lifestyles, or those who like a more casual look. A soft, premium leather strap is available in Khaki, Brown, Gray, Blue, and Orange colours, providing an elegant look that fits any situation. A stainless-steel link bracelet comes in Silver, Gunmetal or Rose Gold colours to perfectly match ZenWatch 2’s case colours for a bold, luxury watch look and feel. ASUS has also partnered with Swarovski® Professional to produce a gorgeous leather strap with an embossed diamond pattern and tastefully accented with Swarovski crystals.

Complementing its physical design, ZenWatch 2 comes with instantly-changeable software watch faces.
The variety of available designs lets users easily customize their watch to fit any style, mood, or occasion, such as using a traditional, elegant watch face for work or a night out, or changing to a more playful design for use during leisure time. Wearers can even create their own custom watch faces in the new Watch Face Land app for a truly personal and unique ZenWatch 2 experience.

SPECIFICATIONS

-Processor: Qualcomm® processor
-Operating System: Android Wear
-Display: AMOLED
-Cover Lens: 2.5D curved Corning® Gorilla® Glass 3
-Charging: Magnet charger cable
-Water Resistance: IP67
-Body Colours: Silver, Gunmetal, Rose-Gold
-Strap: 22mm (Rubber, Leather, Metal) smaller size 18mm
-Mobile power bank : Chargeback
-Dimensions: 49 x 41mm Smaller size 45 x 37mm

Sources – Asus PR/ Image via Cultofandroid.com

The new MacBook – major companies respond on twitter

Apple, Tech News, Windows, ,

Apple announced the new MacBook and very quickly major PC companies were quick to remind Apple and everyone why it wasn’t so special or the fact it was twice as expensive as something similar they produced.  Of course,  the MacBook is the only computer that runs OSX that allows seamless integration with all Apple devices.

Source – Dell, Lenovo, Asus

Asus pulls out of making Windows RT machines – losses to high

Tech News, Windows

Asus,  CEO Jerry Shen spoke to the Wall Street Journal, and repeated that “Windows RT has not been very successful” and said that the company took a writedown on its stock of RT tablets.
He also said that, from now on, ASUS will solely make Windows 8 devices that run on Intel / x86 processors, due to the backwards compatibility with Windows software offered by those products.

The Microsoft offering with 2 different types of Windows was just too confusing and limited.  Asus is not the only company to suffer huge losses due to poor sales.

Asus launches the FonePad – a challenger to the Samsung Note

Android, Tech News,

20130603-213552.jpg Image – Engadget

Asus has just launched a monster Phablet with a 6 inch 1080p screen complete with stylus. Clearly looking to take on the Samsung Galaxy Note. It is powered by an Intel Atom Z2560 CPU, with 2GB of RAM and a 1080p iPS display. Like the HTC One and many Samsung Galaxy Tabs, the Fonepad Note has front-facing stereo speakers. It’s also packing an 8-megapixel rear camera and 1.2 front camera.

In terms of connectivity, it tops out out at DC-HSDPA (42Mbps) speeds. On the software side, ASUS is boasting customized pre-loaded apps that take advantage of the bundled stylus.

So what you will likely have is a cheap Note clone. Except its note a Samsung. Would you be interested in this. And is a 6 inch screen too big. As a phone it is but not as a web browser or media device.