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Asus rolls out firmware update V4.3.0 to ZenPad S 8.0 tablets [updated]

This apparently just rolled out yesterday, so you may be receiving a software update notification. Right now we’re looking for notes about the update, and all we have right now is the notes from the Japan version of this update. It’s best to look at the notes related to your exact device. I think anytime […]

Live in US and want a Z580CA? Hurry! Asus Store USA has in stock!

Update: Oct 6, 10pm ET, Now showing in stock. The reason we say hurry? There must not be many available to buy, but certainly there are some available to buy. I think it’s safe to say this is the only place in the US where you can currently buy the Z580CA-C1 model. The true hero […]

USB Type C on ZenPad S 8.0 (Z580CA) is USB 3.0 not USB 3.1 Gen 2 – What it means.

We’ve made mention of the USB Type C port on the hero ZenPad, the Z580CA. We need to revise our thoughts of “value added” in terms of this USB Type C port. Saying we are annoyed may be an understatement. At times technology companies and organizations are clueless. In this case, we say USB has […]

Want a Z Stylus? Free shipping from Taiwan. Limited stock so hurry! [Updated]

Update: Now showing “more than 10 available” as of December 18. Update 2: We ordered one of these and just received it in the mail. If you decide to order and live in North America, we strongly suggest getting the priority shipping option. It’s worth paying a bit extra to get it sooner, in our […]

Unboxing and First Impressions: ZenPad S 8.0 (Z580CA)

I’m going to get into the initial thoughts and first impressions, some of which I briefly talked about in the ZenPad S 8.0 Z580CA retail box post and photos. Some of this bares repeating, for good reason! If you’re considering the cheaper Z580C model, some of the details below will apply to that model also. […]

A look at the ZenPad S 8.0 Z580CA retail box

We have our ZenPad S 8.0 (Z580CA) and here is a peek at the retail box. When I picked it up at the store, one thing struck me. Wow, that box is really small! It’s hard to see the perspective from these amateurish photos, but trust me, it’s bundled tightly. I took a photo of […]