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  • ASUS ZenFones and PadFone S getting Android L update from May till June 2015

    ASUS ZenFones and PadFone S getting Android L update from May till June 2015

    ASUS recently scheduled the Android L or Android 5.0 Lollipop update for the ASUS ZenFone 4ZenFone 5ZenFone 6ZenFone 5 LTE and PadFone S for the end of April 2015. Now with the end of April set for today, a new schedule has been released today revealing that an OTA schedule starting with the ZenFone 5 LTE A500KL in the beginning of May 2015 and ending with the PadFone S PF500KL in the beginning of June. Bear in mind that the schedule could change again, but this should give all those ZenFone and PadFone S users in Malaysia an idea of when to expect the latest Android L update. Incidentally, the Android 5.0 Lollipop update has already been rolled out for the ASUS MeMO Pad 7 ME572C/CL so ASUS tablet users should expect their sweet upgrades soon.

  • ASUS Pegasus X002 announced for $130 (RM454)

    ASUS Pegasus X002 announced for $130 (RM454)

    ASUS has announced the ASUS Pegasus X002 for China retailing at around $130 (RM454) but packing in a 64-bit processor. Looking a lot like an ASUS ZenFone, the Pegasus X002 shares tech specs on par with the ASUS ZenFone 5 apart from the 64-bit processor, which in the Pegasus X002 is actually a quad-core MediaTek MT6732 processor. Other tech specs include 2GB RAM, 16GB storage, a 5-inch display with 720p pixel resolution, 8MP rear camera, 5MP front camera and 2500 mAh battery. It does have one feature over the standard ZenFone 5 in that it supports 4G LTE. Considering that there is already the ASUS ZenFone 5 LTE here in Malaysia we expect the ASUS Pegasus X002 to be China exclusive or at least there won't be any Malaysia release dates or pricing for the Pegasus X002 in Malaysia just yet.

  • ASUS ZenFone 5 LTE model now available on ASUS Malaysia online store for RM709

    ASUS ZenFone 5 LTE model now available on ASUS Malaysia online store for RM709

    ASUS announced its ASUS ZenFone 5 LTE (A500KL) model back in June 2014. The device made it to Malaysian markets through third party resellers but up till now it was not available for purchase officially on the ASUS Malaysia online store from just RM709. It is now officially available online through the ASUS Store. Apart from the high speed 4G LTE support, the ZenFone 5 LTE does have some minor upgrades as compared to the non-LTE variant (A501CG).  The ZenFone 5 LTE packs in a Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 quad-core processor clocked at 1.2GHz instead of the Intel Atom Z2560 dual-core chipset. Other tech specs include 2GB RAM and 16GB internal storage, 5-inch 720p display (294 ppi), 8MP primary camera with autofocus and LED flash, 2MP secondary camera and 2110 mAh battery. The device runs on Android 4.4 KitKat out of the box. The ASUS ZenFone 5 LTE version is available for sale in four different colors – red, white, purple and gold. The non-LTE version is also available on the website too for RM519 with a free Bumper case (for the first 100 customers per day). 

  • Next ASUS ZenFone model spotted on GFX benchmark database with a MediaTek processor

    Next ASUS ZenFone model spotted on GFX benchmark database with a MediaTek processor

    Thanks to the GFX Benchmark database, we have some details about an upcoming ASUS ZenFone model. The device with the model number ASUS X002 was recently found in the database with a MediaTek processor. This marks a shift from the usual Intel processors found inside all the ZenFone models to date namely the ZenFone 4, ZenFone 5 and ZenFone 6. Tech specs include a 64-bit quad-core Mediatek MT6732 processor along with Mali-T670 GPU, 2GB RAM, 8GB storage which is expandable up to 32GB and a 5-inch display with a resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels. An 8MP rear camera at the back seems to confirm that it is a ZenFone 5 variant but this one also comes with a 5MP front camera marking it possibly as a selfie camera (other ZenFones pack in a 2MP front camera). It also supports a single SIM card slot and 4G LTE connectivity. It is expected in CES 2015 next year with a Malaysia release a few months later, sometime around April. No Malaysia release dates or pricing yet but we expect a drop in price considering the MediaTek processor.

  • ASUS Malaysia has launched online ASUS Store for ZenFones and more

    ASUS Malaysia has launched online ASUS Store for ZenFones and more

    Wanted to buy an ASUS ZenFone smartphone but got put off by distributors and sellers offering it at non-retail pricing? Well, ASUS Malaysia now have another option with their soft launch of the ASUS Store (http://store.asus.com/my). Designed to serve all the ZenFone smartphone buyers here in Malaysia, the site offers the ASUS ZenFone 4, ZenFone 5 and ZenFone 6 at the retail pricing of RM299, RM519 and RM699 respectively. Unlike other online stores, the devices for sale here are not going to be sold in batches. Instead, you can add them to your shopping cart at any time (sort of like a pre-order) and expect to get it within the next 1 ~ 2 working days. For East Malaysians the wait is extended by a day to 1 ~ 3 working days. So far, the number of colours available to choose from are limited but new colours like Yellow and Purple are expected soon. Also, there is no mention of the other ASUS ZenFone range of devices like the ZenFone 5 LTE or ZenFone 4 A450CG but we assume these should be added soon.

  • ASUS ZenFone 5 LTE Review - A more premium ASUS ZenFone 5 with 4G LTE

    ASUS ZenFone 5 LTE Review - A more premium ASUS ZenFone 5 with 4G LTE

    Versatile, powerful and affordably priced, the ASUS ZenFone 5 (A501CG) is currently one of the most well-balanced and versatile smartphones in the Malaysian market. So, what more could you ask from ASUS? 4G LTE? A non-Intel processor? This is exactly what ASUS hope to answer with the release of the ASUS ZenFone 5 LTE smartphone. While the ZenFone 5 LTE bears practically the same design how does it perform compared to it's 3G Intel powered smartphone sibling? To find out the answer to this and other questions, do check out our review of the ASUS ZenFone 5 LTE (A500KL) below.

  • ASUS Japan could be coming out with new ZenFone and ZenWatch

    ASUS Japan could be coming out with new ZenFone and ZenWatch

    We could soon see new ASUS ZenFone smartphones and a new ZenWatch in the next 4 to 5 days as ASUS Japan has revealed a countdown timer page with teaser images of a ZenFone and a ZenWatch. While this could just be a local Japan release for the ZenWatch it seems unlikely for an existing ZenFone since most of them have already been released. There are still no Malaysia release dates or pricing for the ASUS ZenWatch smartwatch or for a new ZenFone smartphone just yet though. For Malaysia, ASUS have revealed the ZenFone 4ZenFone 5ZenFone 6, a ZenFone 4 with a 4.5-inch screen and the ZenFone 5 LTE. Is it the ZenFone 5 with a 5.5-inch display? The teaser image certainly seems so, as it looks too thin to be a ZenFone 4 and not wide enough to be ZenFone 6. Personally, we're still waiting for a ZenFone 6 LTE but it could just as likely be a refresh of the Intel Atom processors being used on the ZenFone smartphones. Stay tuned for more developments as the countdown time indicates we'll find out more on 28 November 2014.

  • Huawei Ascend G6 4G review - Good looking 4G LTE smartphone for below RM1000

    Huawei Ascend G6 4G review - Good looking 4G LTE smartphone for below RM1000

    The Huawei Ascend G6 4G is the refresh of the Huawei Ascend G6 with new 4G LTE connectivity. Originally designed to provide a more affordable midrange offering of the former flagship Huawei Ascend P6, the Ascend G6 features the same look and feel with a slightly smaller 4.5-inch screen and a thicker 7.9mm thin chassis. Does it still offer enough punch for today's users? Check out our full review of the Huawei Ascend G6 4G below to find out.

  • ASUS ZenFone 5 LTE revealed with 2GB RAM at RM709

    ASUS ZenFone 5 LTE revealed with 2GB RAM at RM709

    The ASUS ZenFone 5 LTE (A500KL) has already been on the market for some time but we finally got some more concrete numbers from Dynamics Distribution. While ASUS Malaysia have yet to come out with the official announcement, the main distributor in Malaysia has revealed that the local ASUS ZenFone 5 LTE will be priced at RM709, making it one of the more affordable 4G LTE devices in the Malaysian market. They also revealed the full tech specs list for the ASUS ZenFone 5 LTE which you can see below:

    • 1.2GHz quad-core Qualcomm MSM8926
    • 5-inch display (IPS, 1280 x 720 pixel resolution)
    • 2GB RAM
    • 16GB storage + 5GB ASUS Web Storage + up to 64GB microSD
    • Supports Single-SIM, 4G LTE, WiFi, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS
    • 8MP rear camera (F/2.0, PixelMaster) + 2MP front camera (F/2.4, PixelMaster)
    • Android 4.4
    • Comes in Black, Gold and White
    • RM709.00
  • New ASUS ZenFone 5 LTE and 4.5-inch ZenFone 4 models appear

    New ASUS ZenFone 5 LTE and 4.5-inch ZenFone 4 models appear

    The ASUS ZenFone range of smartphones are selling quite well here in Malaysia, which could be the reason why they may be bringing in new models for it. This includes the ASUS ZenFone 5 LTE (A500KL) and the ASUS ZenFone 4 (A450CG). The major differences in these two new models is that the ZenFone 4 (A450CG) will sport a 4.5-inch display while the ZenFone 5 (A500KL) will have 4G LTE connectivity. Still no word from ASUS Malaysia on the exact tech specs for these smartphones but it could have tech specs that include an 8MP rear camera, 8GB storage, larger 1740 mAh battery and weigh in at 134g as opposed to the 115g of the ASUS ZenFone 4. Based on direct distributors, it seems that the ASUS ZenFone 4 (A450CG) is already available in the Malaysian market but the ASUS ZenFone 5 LTE has yet to be officially available.