News & Reviews:   ASUS Power Case

Apart from being one of the few tablets out there with interchangeable backplates, the ASUS ZenPad 7.0 Z370CG tablet is also one of the few consumer level tablets out there that also has a hotswappable battery thanks to the ASUS Power Case. Basically a thicker ASUS Zen Case backplate with a built-in battery, according to ASUS the Power Case can double your ZenPad 7.0 tablet's battery life to 16 hours. Priced at RM109, we managed to do an unboxing and hands-on video of the ASUS ZenPad 7.0 Power Case below so check it out if you've always wanted a tablet that can last longer without having to plug in a powerbank.

Recently, ASUS and Intel Malaysia held a sneak peek preview of the upcoming ASUS ZenPad tablets, which TechNave.com was privileged to attend. While the ASUS ZenPad C was also available the star of the show was undoubtedly the ASUS ZenPad 7.0 (Z370CG). Featuring tech specs that include the 64-bit quad-core Intel Atom x3 C3230 processor, 2GB RAM, 16GB storage, a 7-inch display with 1280 x 800 pixel resolution and 8MP PixelMaster rear camera with autofocus, the main feature for the tablet is that it is the first one that you can customize. While it comes with a luxury-themed leather-textured plastic backplate called a Zen Case, this can be replaced with several other Zen Cases which include black, silver, orange and pastel blue (as added value, the ZenPad 7.0 will come with an extra free Zen Case). While we still don't have any pricing details yet, it has been revealed that the ZenPad 7.0 will be getting a lot of other accessories. This includes a fashionable leather clutch case called the Zen Clutch, the Power Case which adds on an extra 2000 mAh battery for a total 16 hours worth of battery life and the Audio Cover which features 5.1 channel surround sound, 6 built-in speakers and 1 sub woofer which combined with the dts-HD sound technology in the tablet makes for an instant boombox tablet.