ASUS ZenWatch powered by Android Wear unveiled
ASUS has officially announced its first wearable device, the ZenWatch. Powered by Google’s Android Wear and featuring a version of the ASUS ZenUI user interface developed specifically for ZenWatch. More details after the jump.
ZenWatch brings the luxury tradition of fine watchmaking to Android Wear, with an elegant, detail-focused design and use of high-quality materials. It is designed for supreme comfort, with a soft genuine stitched-leather strap and quick-release clasp. The 2.5D curved glass increases usability with a smooth and responsive touch experience. ZenWatch comes with a selection of instantly-changeable software watch faces, allowing users to customize ZenWatch easily to match their style.
ZenWatch is much more than a sophisticated timepiece. With a range of practical smart features, including Watch Unlock, Tap Tap, Remote Camera, Cover to Mute, Find My Phone and Presentation Control, ZenWatch is the perfect smart companion. Its seamless integration with ASUS ZenUI adds even more functionality for owners of ASUS smartphones, letting users enjoy enhanced versions of exclusive ASUS ZenUI apps such as What’s Next and Do It Later.
Thanks to its integrated 9-axis sensor, ZenWatch is also a fully-featured wellness manager. The companion ASUS ZenUI Wellness app lets users monitor and track a range of wellness statistics including steps taken, calories burned, activity duration, heart rate, exercise intensity and relaxation level. Users can set and monitor personal fitness goals with ease, and see their progress at a glance.
ASUS ZenWatch Specifications
1.63-inch (320x320) AMOLED display
278ppi with 2.5D curved Corning Gorilla Glass 3
1.2GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 processor
512MB of RAM
4GB of internal storage
9-axis sensor, Bio sensor
Bluetooth 4.0
Micro USB on charging cradle
Built-in microphone
IP55-certified
Li-polymer 1.4Wh battery
50.6 x 39.8 x 7.9-9.4mm
50g (Body) 25g (Strap)
Silver and rose-gold-colored layers
Brown leather strap
Pricing and Availability
The ASUS ZenWatch has a price tag of 199 Euros or almost Php11,500. Availability is yet to be announced.
Source: ASUS
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