Asus is adding a new model to its Zenpad line of Android tablets… and fit the most part the new Asus Zenpad Z8 looks a lot like last year’s Zenpad S 8.0. but the new model has a different processor than its predecessor, features a USB Type-C port, and it supports Verizon’s 4G LTE network.
The Zenpad Z8 is up for pre-order from Verizon for $250, and it should be available in stores starting June 23rd.
The tablet has a 7.9 inch, 2048 x 1536 pixel display, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 650 hexa-core processor, 2GB of RAM, and 16GB of storage.
There’s a microSD card slot with support for up to 128GB of removable storage, an 8MP rear camera, and a 2MP front camera.
The tablet has a 4,680mah batter, supports 802.11ac WiFi, and has a display with 178 degree viewing angles. It measures 8.1″ x 5.4″ x 0.3 and weighs about 11. 3 ounces.
The Zenpad Z8 ships with Android 6.0 Marshmallow software.
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ASUS was one of the few firms that I am aware of that used the Intel Atom X3 CPU. I wonder how much Intel’s decision to drop that product line cost ASUS.
I also wonder whether ASUS will be able to use Celeron and Pentium CPUs in its T100 line and its successors and what the switch will do to their prices. Perhaps AMD will offer a better alternatives?
Another about to be abandoned Android tablet that will be out of date before I finish writing this comment!
Exactly, the S 8.0 was abandoned after it was released indeed. At least, we should wait for Android N tablets, because of multi windows capability.
If Asus makes it easy to install a vanilla nexus image, then I am fine with them not give frequent updates. I wonder how much money they made from the Nexus 7.
Don’t bother!! once they get your money, it will be forgotten!!