News & Reviews:   ASUS ZenFone Selfie

In a surprise announcement during the ASUS ZenFone Selfie launch, ASUS Malaysia have confirmed our earlier report that the ASUS ZenFone 2 Deluxe is coming to Malaysia for RM1599. This version packs in all the highest-end features such as 4GB RAM and 64-bit 2.3Ghz Intel Atom Z3580 processor along with 128GB of built-in storage plus up to 128GB microSD support. It also features the latest polygon faceted backplate from the ASUS Illusion series of patterned backplates in purple and white for a more striking look. Available as soon as next week, the ZenFone Deluxe maintains a 13MP PixelMaster rear camera and 5MP front camera along with 4G LTE Cat 6 and Dual SIM Dual Standby support. The 5.5-inch display is a full HD resolution. Also on display was the ZenFone Go, said to be the replacement for the lower-end ZenFones. Priced for around RM509 the smartphone feels slim with a matte back but retaining the same premium metal features like the concentric circle front panel and metallic looking buttons. No news about when the ZenFone Go might be coming but we expect it to be soon. Overall, it still feels premium but do check out our hands-on photos in this article.

ASUS Malaysia have launched the ASUS ZenFone Selfie for RM1049 on preorder. Available on preorder (via Thundermatch) the first 50 to do so will get a free ASUS ZenPower 9600 mAh powerbank and an ASUS LolliFlash external flashlight at no extra charge. The ZenFone Selfie standout features remain a 13MP PixelMaster camera on both the front and back with laser autofocus and dual LED real tone flash. Other tech specs include a 64-bit octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 processor with 3GB RAM and 32GB storage. The 5.5-inch display will have a full HD resolution and a protective layer of the latest Corning Gorilla Glass 4. The ZenFone Selfie will also offer 4G LTE connectivity with Dual SIM and Dual Standby. The smartphone should be available for the general public in the next few weeks.

ASUS Malaysia just launched their new ASUS ZenPad 7.0 (Z370CG) tablet phone for Malaysia at RM749 pricing. Launched alongside the ZenPad C 7.0 (Z170CG) the new ASUS ZenPad tablets will replace the surprisingly popular ASUS Fonepad 7 and MeMO Pad tablets with mobile Internet call capabilities. Designed with a new fashionable clutch case look complete with interchangeable backplates, the ZenPad 7.0 was also launched with various accessories that helps you to customize the tablet phone according to how you want it. This includes a leather Zen Clutch case for the fashionista, a 5.1 channel Audio Cover with 1 built-in subwoofer and six speakers along with an extra Power Case interchangeable backplate with built-in battery which makes the tablet a bit thicker but adds on additional battery life. The Zensation roadshow showcasing the ZenPad tablets and their various accessories along with the ZenFone 2 and the upcoming ASUS ZenFone Selfie (due on 30 August 2015) will be held from today till 30 August 2015 with various activities at Centrecourt, Mid Valley Megamall. Even today, several ASUS ZenFans walked away with brand new ASUS ZenPad tablets.

The recently announced ASUS ZenFone 2 Deluxe looks to be getting an upgrade as the ASUS ZenFone 2 Deluxe Special Edition was recently announced for Brazil, this time packing in 256GB of storage over the previous 128GB. While 128GB is already huge, 256GB should make this Special Edition the videographers go to cameraphone along with other professionals who work with large files. Other tech specs remain the same as before though with a 64-bit 2.5GHz quad-core Intel Atom Z3580 processor, 4GB RAM, up to 128GB microSD slot and 5.5-inch FHD display with Corning Gorilla Glass 3. There are also a 13MP Pixelmaster rear camera with double tone LED flash, 5MP front camera and 3000 mAh battery. It will have two backplates, an angled black line version and a white Illusion pattern. So far there are no Malaysia release dates or pricing details but it seems unlikely that it will reach Malaysia through official channels anytime soon, considering that we still haven't got the ZenFone Zoom and are now just getting the ZenFone Selfie next weekend. It'd be great if we were wrong, but if you still want the ASUS ZenFone 2 Deluxe Special Edition keep an eye on third-party sellers like SatuGadgetDotCom or DirectD.

ASUS Malaysia are making it official as they just announced that the ASUS ZenFone Selfie is coming to Malaysia on 30 August 2015 (next Sunday) at Mid Valley Megamall, Centre Court, Ground Floor. Featuring the same ASUS ZenFone 2 design, the ZenFone Selfie brings 13MP cameras with dual LED flash and laser autofocus for both the front and back. Other tech specs include a Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 processor, 2GB/3GB RAM, 16GB/32GB storage, a 5.5-inch FHD display with Corning Gorilla Glass 4 and a 3000 mAh battery. Already, ASUS Malaysia have launched their ASUS Cosplay Selfie Challenge to win your very own ASUS ZenFone Selfie which is still going on. No news yet on Malaysia pricing details but it is currently going for 15999 INR (RM1014) in India which could mean that it will go for RM999 to RM1099 over here. Stay tuned and we'll find out more next weekend.

ASUS Malaysia are making it official as they just announced that the ASUS ZenFone Selfie is coming to Malaysia on 30 August 2015 (next Sunday) at Mid Valley Megamall, Centre Court, Ground Floor. Featuring the same ASUS ZenFone 2 design, the ZenFone Selfie brings 13MP cameras with dual LED flash and laser autofocus for both the front and back. Other tech specs include a Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 processor, 2GB/3GB RAM, 16GB/32GB storage, a 5.5-inch FHD display with Corning Gorilla Glass 4 and a 3000 mAh battery. Already, ASUS Malaysia have launched their ASUS Cosplay Selfie Challenge to win your very own ASUS ZenFone Selfie which is still going on. No news yet on Malaysia pricing details but it is currently going for 15999 INR (RM1014) in India which could mean that it will go for RM999 to RM1099 over here. Stay tuned and we'll find out more next weekend.

ASUS Malaysia recently offered a sneak preview of things to come including the upcoming ASUS ZenPad tablets and a new ZenFone. ASUS seems to have made that official by recently announcing the start of their ASUS Cosplay Selfie Challenge to win the ASUS ZenFone Selfie. The ASUS ZenFone Selfie is a ZenFone 2 smartphone with 13MP PixelMaster cameras with dual LED flash for both the front and back with all the latest tech specs and features including a 64-bit Intel processor and laser autofocus. It should make an excellent prize for the ASUS Cosplay Selfie Challenge which you can enter via the steps below:

1. Post your most creative Cosplay Selfie at the ASUS Cosplay Selfie Challenge event page athttp://www.facebook.com/asusmalaysia with the #zensationroadshow hashtag
2. Get as many LIKES as you can to be in the running for the contest
3. Visit the ASUS ZenFone Selfie Launch at Mid Valley Megamall, Centre Court, Ground Floor on 30 August 2015 from 11am to 2pm for the final challenge and winner announcment.

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. 

After being teased for a bit by ASUS themselves, ASUS recently announced the ASUS ZenFone Selfie ZD551KL smartphone. Featuring a Toshiba 13MP camera with laser focus and 1/3 2" sensors on both the front and back with dual tone LED flash, this ZenFone offers rather different tech specs from the more recent ASUS ZenFone 2 range. This includes a 64-bit Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 processor, probably 2GB of RAM, a 5.5-inch display with full HD 1080p resolution, 4G LTE and Android 5.0 Lollipop. Rather than go for their usual brushed metal backside, the ZenFone Selfie offers solid pastel colours in aqua blue, pink and white, although the metallic backplates are also available as well. No Malaysia release dates or pricing details yet but we expect these to crop up in the comming months.