IFA 2014 - ASUS Zenwatch

Since its introduction , the Android wear platform has started to pick up some momentum in the smartwatch marketplace ,LG and Samsung and Motorola are said to spearhead the new platform , but plenty of other manufacturers are also set to join the platform with their own creations. Take a look at this timepiece , this is the new Zenwatch from ASUS , the watch , which has a rounded design and a more premium finish than the G watch and the Gear live is aimed at a price bracket that is beyond the original $199 we expected it to fall into . The Zenwatch , like most other android live devices come with a snapdragon 400 processor and 512MB of RAM. And like the other Wear watches this device is waterproof and dust resistant (IP 55) . The watch , unllike the other two feature Asus' ZenUI , which is a Android interface by ASUS . The ui , which gives the watch more features such as a custom watch face , unlock your phone , use it to control presentations and even search for your smart device . The built in wellness application will work as a fitness guide and it can offer tips on how to improve your schedule , reduce stress and , like all other fitness equipment , measure your heart and step information . The watch , which is said to cost 199 EUR , *$261 will go on sale in selected markets by the end of the year .

ASUS Zenwatch

Display - 1.63" Curved AMOLED display (320x320) resolution , Gorilla Glass 3 protection

OS - Android Wear platform , ASUS ZenUI interface

Design - Steel Smartwatch , IP55 water resistant

Processor - Snapdragon 400 1.2Ghz

Ram - 512MB

Storage -4GB Non expandable

Camera(s) - none

Battery - -

Other - Bluetooth 4.0 , BioSensor for health data collection

Colors - Silver and Rose-gold

Price - EUR 199 /$260 Unlocked (with tax)

Written by Rakitha for MasHD

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Source - GSMArena

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