Original Link: https://www.anandtech.com/show/9315/asus-zensation-press-conference-live-blog-computex-2015
ASUS Zensation Press Conference Live Blog: Computex 2015
by Ian Cutress on June 1, 2015 1:41 AM EST- Posted in
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- Computex 2015
02:50AM EDT - That's a wrap, time for demos
02:49AM EDT - ZenPad S 8.0 has USB 3.0 Type-C
02:49AM EDT - which I think does mean it's the Rockchip one
02:49AM EDT - The Atom x3 is 3200
02:49AM EDT - Specs
02:49AM EDT - Specs
02:48AM EDT - Also comes with ZenUI
02:48AM EDT - 1.2mm tip
02:48AM EDT - 150hrs battery on the stylus
02:48AM EDT - Z-stylus
02:47AM EDT - Power case with 15hrs of expanded battery life
02:47AM EDT - Zen Case for colors like normal cases
02:47AM EDT - such as the Zen Clutch
02:47AM EDT - Different covers for different things
02:46AM EDT - Now on to accessories
02:46AM EDT - photo-op of course
02:45AM EDT - Intel GM and ASUS CEO on to the stage
02:44AM EDT - Talking about heritage between the two companies, the Zenfone 2
02:43AM EDT - I thought I saw him earlier
02:43AM EDT - Now Kirk Skaugen from Intel on stage
02:43AM EDT - PowerVR 6430 in the ZenPad S
02:43AM EDT - comparing it to A53/A15-class
02:42AM EDT - benchmark numbers now, on the Z3580
02:42AM EDT - x3 is newer, but might be cheaper? From the RockChip agreement?
02:42AM EDT - so both 28nm Silvermont
02:41AM EDT - Flagship Zenpad S 8.0 with Intel Z3580
02:41AM EDT - Atom x3
02:41AM EDT - Integrated DTS HD audio
02:40AM EDT - you have to charge the cover?
02:40AM EDT - 6 hours of battery
02:40AM EDT - 6 speakers in a cover
02:40AM EDT - worlds first surround sound cover
02:40AM EDT - Audio Cover
02:40AM EDT - looks kind of like Darbee to me
02:40AM EDT - Tru2Life+ for video
02:39AM EDT - Intelligent Contrast mode
02:39AM EDT - Tru2Life Technology
02:39AM EDT - TV HDR
02:39AM EDT - Visual Master display technology
02:38AM EDT - Designed to be elegant and premium
02:38AM EDT - Smooth rounded edges
02:38AM EDT - 'fashional clutch design'
02:38AM EDT - customizable
02:38AM EDT - fashion inspired design
02:37AM EDT - New ZenPad series
02:37AM EDT - Jonney back on stage
02:35AM EDT - At least it's gender diverse. Good on ASUS
02:34AM EDT - no-one carries a tablet like that
02:34AM EDT - this is the way to market clothes. Don't see the point of it for technology
02:34AM EDT - it's turned into a catwalk
02:34AM EDT - models coming out holding ASUS tablets
02:33AM EDT - A video now
02:32AM EDT - Adreno 405
02:32AM EDT - That's Quad A53 at 1.7 and quad a53 at 1.0 GHz
02:31AM EDT - Snapdragon 615
02:31AM EDT - 4G LTE
02:30AM EDT - Full HD, 403 PPI, 400cd/m2
02:30AM EDT - on the rear camera: laser auto-focus, macro focus as close as 6cm
02:30AM EDT - also acts as a phone stand
02:29AM EDT - almost like a small selfie stick
02:29AM EDT - it's a swing out arm to make you take photos further away
02:29AM EDT - Selfie Swing...
02:29AM EDT - 400% increased light sensitivity
02:28AM EDT - Low light selfies
02:28AM EDT - HDR Selfies
02:27AM EDT - Real time beautification
02:27AM EDT - Zenmotion - just swipe S for selfies
02:26AM EDT - 13MP front and rear cameras
02:26AM EDT - to go with the hand
02:26AM EDT - slight curve in the back cover
02:26AM EDT - Inspired by Zen, brushed metal finish
02:25AM EDT - three additional colors for the Selfie - Sheep Pink, Aqua Blue and Pure White
02:25AM EDT - Here's the Zenfone Selfie
02:24AM EDT - (It's actually pretty dark in here, with lights on the audience too)
02:23AM EDT - Now Zenfone
02:22AM EDT - ultra narrow bezel design
02:22AM EDT - 32-inch, as the name suggests
02:22AM EDT - Precalibrated out of box
02:21AM EDT - 4K
02:21AM EDT - DeltaE < 2
02:21AM EDT - 100% Adobe RGB
02:21AM EDT - PA329Q on show now
02:21AM EDT - "Talk about the ideas of 'more' and 'personal'"
02:19AM EDT - Jen Chuang now up on stage, ASUS Design Center Director
02:18AM EDT - 6 speakers, 16 watt output
02:18AM EDT - two array microphones
02:18AM EDT - Voice recognition for Cortana
02:18AM EDT - Intel Realsense 3D camera
02:18AM EDT - Worlds first USB 3.1 Type-C
02:17AM EDT - they didn't say the CPU number
02:17AM EDT - So what is that, Haswell-E or something else?
02:17AM EDT - 32GB DDR4-2133
02:16AM EDT - PCIe 3.0 x4 SSD
02:16AM EDT - i7 quad core + GTX 960M
02:16AM EDT - edge-to-edge display
02:16AM EDT - ASUS Zen All-in-one
02:16AM EDT - Talking about Zen and Zensation
02:15AM EDT - A million people rushed the front to take photos
02:15AM EDT - Jonney Shih on stage
02:13AM EDT - here we go
02:12AM EDT - I might have to switch to my phone mid-way through due to battery issues
02:11AM EDT - Still nothing yet, but most people are actually seated now
02:06AM EDT - ProArt PA329Q: http://anandtech.com/show/9313/asus-unveils-the-proart-pa329q-uhd-monitor
02:06AM EDT - Two new tablets: http://anandtech.com/show/9304/asus-announces-two-new-zenpad-tablets
02:05AM EDT - ASUS Zenfone Selfie: http://anandtech.com/show/9312/asus-announces-the-zenfone-selfie-at-computex
02:05AM EDT - All our press release NDAs just went up
01:59AM EDT - We just heard over the tannoy a 10 minute call. Looks like it'll start a bit later than planned.
01:55AM EDT - They've got a main stage and a mesh in front of it, to provide pseudo 3D effects
01:55AM EDT - 5 to go, some upbeat music in the background
01:53AM EDT - Looks like a NUC, but the slide said Iris Pro 6th Gen
01:53AM EDT - There was also this more mini-PC
01:52AM EDT - It's a nice design for sure
01:51AM EDT - note it says 6th Gen Intel CPU
01:51AM EDT - VivoPC VC65
01:50AM EDT - A mini PC
01:50AM EDT - They had some interesting hardware shells outside the press room though
01:50AM EDT - We're expecting to see Jonney Shih take to the stage
01:48AM EDT - I think I see Kirk Skaugen from Intel, he's doing the Intel Keynote tomorrow
01:47AM EDT - Lots of reserved seating for VIPs
01:47AM EDT - So 13 minutes to go
01:47AM EDT - I'm sitting at ASUS' annual press conference here in Taipei. We're set to start at 2pm UTC +8, stay tuned for the latest.