Welcome the Asus Zenfone 2, a flagship phone with a 64-bit Intel Atom processor and up to 4GB of RAM

Earlier today, Asus took to the stage at CES 2015 to unveil a number of new gadgets, among which was one of the successors to the surprisingly popular Zenfones. Instead of releasing three differently priced models of varying sizes, however, Asus is focusing on a single Zenfone 2 that will come in two versions, the most notable difference between the two being that one of them will offer the whopping 4GB of RAM, while the other will stick with "just" 2 gigs.

But let's dial back. The Zenfone 2 is a Gorilla Glass 3-protected, 5.5-inch device with a flagship-standard ...



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Asus wows with the ZenFone Zoom: 3x optical zoom and OIS in a portable body

The outspoken ASUS CEO just got off the stage at CES, leaving us mesmerized not only with the $199 price tag of the ZenFone 2, but rather with the second handset it unveiled, or, should we say, the 13 MP mobile camera it outed, named ZenFone Zoom.

That's right, the handset is the rare bird featuring optical zoom, and it is stuffed in a fairly stealthy body at that, too. The 3x optical zoom is not in the scope of Samsung's Galaxy K zoom series, and yet is a much better compromise between the chunkiness of the K zoom, and the portability of a regular non-zoom phone. The rest of ...



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Welcome the Asus Zenfone 2, the first phone with 4GB of RAM

Earlier today, Asus took to the stage at CES 2015 to unveil a number of new gadgets, among which was one of the successors to the surprisingly popular Zenfones. Instead of releasing three differently priced models of varying sizes, however, Asus is focusing on a single Zenfone 2 that will come in two versions, the most notable difference between the two being that one of them will offer the whopping 4GB of RAM, while the other will stick with "just" 2 gigs.

But let's dial back. The Zenfone 2 is a Gorilla Glass 3-protected, 5.5-inch device with a flagship-standard ...



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Asus announces the Zenphone 2 and Zenfone Zoom at CES 2015

Asus must be on to something. They've been shipping 1.5 million Zenfones a month in Q4 last year, the company's CEO Jonney Shih shared on stage today at CES 2015. But that's not all he shared. He has also unveiled the latest smartphone in the lineup - the Asus Zenfone 2, as well as the Zenfone Zoom - a cameraphone with 3x optical zoom lens. The Zenfone 2 Boasting a 5.5" display with thin bezels, dual-SIM connectivity with LTE and finally, a 2.3GHz Intel Atom Z3580 chipset with the world's first 4GB in a mobile phone. Asus Zenphone 2 The Zenfone Zoom The Zenfone Zoom is built around a quite similar 5.5-inch 1080p screen and 13MP camera. However its main perk is the 3x optical zoom lens, which also has optical image stabilization. Asus Zenphone...

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Asus ZenFone 2 is the first phone with 4 GB RAM

Asus has taken the stage at CES 2015 to introduce its newest products, and among them, there's the lovely ZenFone 2. This year's edition of the aggressively priced handset comes with higher-end internals, compared to its predecessor, which positions it against the slightly more premium crowd out there.

While that's perfectly fine with us, we noticed one particular detail in the specs sheet of the ZenFone 2 that may eventually win it some fans from the geeky community once it hits the market in March. Namely, the Asus ZenFone 2 will have a version equipped ...



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Lenovo Vibe X2 Pro hands-on

Lenovo’s penetration in the US smartphone market is still for the most part, largely non-existent. Overseas, on the other hand, it’s a strange tale as the company has considerable presence. Just in time for CES, the Lenovo Vibe X2 Pro is the Vibe X2 from not too long ago, but reborn in a new package that exudes this fun aura fit for any selfie-loving user. Call it a fun and lively smartphone from the maker, the Vibe X2 Pro doesn’t disappoint with its attractive design and the notable optional piece of accessory to make those selfies look even better.



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Following in the footsteps ...



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Lenovo P90 hands-on

The Lenovo Vibe X2 Pro might be device for the lighthearted folks who take pride is snapping selfies of themselves, but the Lenovo P90 is on the complete opposite end of the spectrum. Rather, it’s the mobile professional’s type of smartphone, as it’s meant to be one serious workhorse that’s going to be long-lasting while on the road. In reaching that, the Lenovo P90 is hoping that its Goliath sized 4000 mAh battery will be ready to tackle the challenge that sometimes makes other smartphones fall short in making them true work horses.



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Well, it’s not particularly attractive looking. ...



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