Model: Z380CX-A2-BK Software Version: WW_V4.9.1_20151102 Introduction The ZenPad 8.0 is part of a new tablet rebranding and direction by Asus which was created to replace the MeMO Pad, Fonepad and Transformer Pad tablets. Asus wanted a more streamlined approach with their Android tablet branding and have settled on ZenPad. This new line-up covers a range […]
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Unboxing – First Impressions – ZenPad 8.0 (Z380CX/Z380C/Z380KL)
Here is a look at the retail box of the ZenPad 8.0, in particular the North American version, Z380CX. The other variants, the Z380C and 4G LTE Z380KL share the same box, but obviously different details on the rear of the box. We are unboxing a black model and we will have a full review […]
Coming Soon to US – Audio Cover Case for ZenPad 8.0
We’ve been hoping for some indicators for the ZenPad 8.0 (Z380C/Z380CX/Z380KL) accessories coming to North America. We’ve spotted the Audio Cover in the Asus US online store, priced at $59.99 and listed as “Coming Soon”. Not shipping, but seeing a listing does suggest it’s going to be available to buy very soon. Outside of Taiwan, […]
Amazon Fire HD 8 (2015) vs. ZenPad 8.0 (Z380C / Z380CX)
Amazon has just announced their new 8-inch Fire HD 8 tablet which means a showdown between the ZenPad 8.0 is in order. Asus has positioned the ZenPad 8 (Z380C and Z380CX) for the cheaper spectrum of the Android tablet market. As we’ve pointed out previously, the price at $129 for the Z380CX is pretty much […]
At $129, is the Z380CX the best budget 8-inch Android tablet for the price?
In the US right now, the ZenPad 8.0 (Z380CX) is available for $129. The other two 8-inch ZenPad tablets sell for $199 and $299. Given the hardware on the basic Z380CX, how does it stack up against other similar 8-inch tablets? Let’s take a closer look. First, let’s clarify the 2 versions of the Z380 […]
Surprise! Asus releases new promo video for ZenPad 8.0 and 7.0 tablets
We just had a lengthy promotional video from Asus about a week ago. It was around 8 minutes and at that point, we thought that was the end of the ZenPad promotional videos. Wrong! How wrong we were indeed. Today we see a new video from Asus. This time it’s looking a bit more closely […]
