ASUS Zenfone 2: Are you getting one?

[Paul627g]

Android Central first broke the news of the ASUS Zenfone 2 back at CES in January and since then I'm sure its been a quite a few folks radar screens. How could you not like a product coming from a well known name like ASUS, sporting a 64 bit Intel chip with the first 4 GB of RAM wrapped in a 5+ inch 1080p display and running Lollipop out of the box. Don't forget rumored price for the phone is coming in at a shattering $199 ! !

Just curious of those who are interested and your welcome to sound off in the thread.

 

[planoman]

Nice specs for sure! I hear there will be 3 to 5 models, so that could get confusing as well as a wide price range.

Posted via Nexus 6!

 

[Aquila]

I haven't seen the different models yet, what's the differences, do we know yet?

 

[planoman]

I haven't seen the different models yet, what's the differences, do we know yet?

A thread below has three models but two of them have 2GB and 4GB models. Killer specs for sure!

Posted via Nexus 6!

 

[Paul627g]

A thread below has three models but two of them have 2GB and 4GB models. Killer specs for sure!

Posted via Nexus 6!

By different models your correct, I'm guessing the lesser spec'd 2GB RAM/720p display model that was mentioned and then probably based on different internal storage specs for the higher end model.. 32/64 GB..

 

[craZDude]

There are 4 (ish) models, the 5" 720p, the 5.5" 720p with 2 GB, the 5.5" 1080p with 2 GB, and the 5.5" with 4 GB. I'm definitely getting the top Model! Should only be around $300.

Posted via the Android Central App

 

[davidofmidnight]

I planning on getting a 5" version. I just wish they'd hurry up and announce the US models, release dates and prices so I can plan accordingly!

 

[Paul627g]

I just wish they'd hurry up and announce the US models, release dates and prices so I can plan accordingly!

I'm sure your not the only one waiting for this

 

[planoman]

Saw this article on Google Now. Do not get a lot of info from BGR but it does review the models...

I have a OnePlus One and if these specs/prices are correct, the Zenfone 2 will be the flagship killer, killer lol!

Asus Zenfone 2 has five variants that will confuse the hell out of you | Latest Tech News, Video & Photo Reviews at BGR India

 

[skatergirl]

And now Paul627g, Planoman and I are getting one each!!

 

[Gary Friderichsohn]

maximum 64G mSDcard, no mention of NFC. Thanks, Obama! /s

 

[Bl00dRunzC0ld]

Ordered a 4GB version with 32GB storage off eBay for $375 shipped from Taiwan this morning. Didn't want to wait and there's no telling what US prices are going to be. That $199 price tag is for the lowest model they have available.

 

[planoman]

maximum 64G mSDcard, no mention of NFC. Thanks, Obama! /s

Now that you say that...I have to double check the NFC thing! I would prefer that over an sd card with 64GB internal.

Update: Phone Arena specs show NFC
http://www.phonearena.com/phones/Asus-ZenFone-2_id9050

 

[planoman]

Ordered a 4GB version with 32GB storage off eBay for $375 shipped from Taiwan this morning. Didn't want to wait and there's no telling what US prices are going to be. That $199 price tag is for the lowest model they have available.

Nice! What is your current device? When does it arrive from Taiwan?

 

[Raptor007]

Not sure if everyone read the contest on the main page to win one of (15) ZenPhone 2's courtesy of ASUS. They provided AC with (30) phones in total (15) of which went to other AC members. You get the phone for free, and you only need to use it and write up your experiences.

Here's how you can be one of the first 30 people in the U.S. to get an ASUS ZenFone 2! | Android Central

I can't wait for it to arrive and to dive into it. I have not had the oppty to use an ASUS phone yet, have used their Tablets in the past though. I will be doing some gaming on it to really test it out.

 

[WeAreAllUnique]

Not sure if everyone read the contest on the main page to win one of (15) ZenPhone 2's courtesy of ASUS. They provided AC with (30) phones in total (15) of which went to other AC members. You get the phone for free, and you only need to use it and write up your experiences.

Here's how you can be one of the first 30 people in the U.S. to get an ASUS ZenFone 2! | Android Central

I can't wait for it to arrive and to dive into it. I have not had the oppty to use an ASUS phone yet, have used their Tablets in the past though. I will be doing some gaming on it to really test it out.

Yeah, I'm excited about testing this smartphone out.

 

[Bl00dRunzC0ld]

Nice! What is your current device? When does it arrive from Taiwan?

I am currently using a Moto G 2014 until it arrives. I sold an M8, traded a G3, and sold a Note 3, and now have the Zenfone on the way. I don't have a delivery date yet but going off of others that have ordered from the same seller, it should be here within four days.

 

[bigsmooth66]

Well, I have never done a review of a phone before and I'm not one to type long drawn-out reviews. What I will do is answer questions about the ZE550ML. I have had it for a week and I love it. I'm currently using it on T-Mobile.

Got questions? Ask away!

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[planoman]

Great! Let us know your impressions, especially gaming. I'm really interested to see how the intel atom holds up and how much heat if any it generates!

 

[planoman]

Well, I have never done a review of a phone before and I'm not one to type long drawn-out reviews. What I will do is answer questions about the ZE550ML. I have had it for a week and I love it. I'm currently using it on T-Mobile.

Got questions? Ask away!

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Another person asked about NFC, it does have it, correct? Also do you do any gaming? Any heat generated? What other phones have you had and how does it compare? Thanks!