Asus ZenWatch

Asus joins the list of manufacturers with a wearable in its catalog. Asus Zen Watch wear is gaining the attention of a few weeks of rumors, leaks and teasers, issued by the company. This is a team that pays special attention to the design, with a look that combines an advanced modernity with the elegant style of traditional watches device. It has a Super AMOLED screen of 1.63 inch, a measure of heart rate, physical activity and measures a quad core processor. How could it be otherwise, the Asus ZenWatch works with Android Wear, and comes with some unique features of Asus. The price is 200 euros, not cheaper than your fellow Android Wear as had been rumored, and will be in the shop around the fourth quarter. We tell you all about the Asus ZenWatch.

 Screen

 As we have already mentioned, the Asus equips ZenWatch one 1.63-inch screen with a square shape. The panel is a Super AMOLED, just like we can find in the Samsung Gear Live, and has 320 x 320 pixel resolution, so its density is 278 ppi. The images are crisp and clear, also protects the glass coating has an anti-glare and anti-fingerprint, two key aspects of such a device. The glass protects the panel is a Gorilla Corning Glass 3, but in this case is curved although the curve is not too steep.

 Design and management

 Asus has given great importance to design both aesthetically and functionally and in materials. The device has the modern forms that are expected of a smartwatch but have given a more classic feel reminiscent of a traditional clock easy to match with any style of clothing. The face is square, but has rounded corners and achieves an over clock. The screen is mounted on curved stainless steel housing with a design of three layers, two silver and gilt-center pink. The strap that comes with the device is brown skin, but can be replaced by any other strap 22 mm. Closure is kind click, easy to apply and remove with one hand.

 The Asus ZenWatch has a single button on the back to shut down or go to sleep. The size of the field is quite broad, common in watches of this type, a disadvantage for users with the smallest doll, especially for women. It has a variable thickness ranging from 7.9 to 9.4 millimeters.

 Operating System and Applications

 The Asus ZenWatch works with Android Wear, the version of the Google mobile operating system for werables as watches or sports bracelets. The system is compatible with any Android smartphone that is in version 4.3 Jelly Bean or higher, but also the smartphone is Asus can enjoy some advantages, such as remote control for the camera and Asus Remote Link. It also adapts to the Zen UI interface and has a task manager that shows the most important events we have scheduled, including weather forecasts, time changes, cancellations or change of location.

 The Asus ZenWatch allows us to read notifications directly on our wrist, such as text messages, emails or even answer calls. Asus includes some special features such as Cover to Mute, which allows us to mute a call by simply putting his hand on the clock screen. It also has an option to find your phone if lost, unlock the phone from the smartwatch or move slides in a presentation. If we lose sight of the clock and did not find the application Asus ZenWatch Manager allows us to locate by vibration and Alerts light.

 How could it be otherwise, the Asus has ZenWatch   functions focused on sports and health. Equip a biometric sensor that is responsible for measuring our levels of relaxation through our heart rate, according to the application reading app Wellness Asus give us advice on how to reduce stress levels. It also has a pedometer to measure your physical activity and provides information on calories burned, activity duration or intensity.

 Finally in this section we note that Asus allows us to modify the design of the dial with several skins or themes, so we can give a different touch when we want.

 Power and memory

 Within the processor is Asus ZenWatch Snapdragon 400 in its variant of four cores , ie having architecture Cortex A7 and in this case operating at 1.2 Ghz. the chip is supported by 512 Mb of RAM, but to spare for smooth and seamless operation. The Asus ZenWatch has an internal memory of 4 GB not expandable.

 Connectivity and autonomy

 The Asus ZenWatch contacts our smartphone through its connection Bluetooth 4.0, so you get notifications and other alerts. As we have said, also has a sensor that measures the heart rate, and nine axes gyroscope sensor to measure movement. It also has a connector micro USB for charging the battery, but the charger is not a cable but is a sort of charging dock where the clock is placed.

 Speaking of battery, integrates a lithium-ion unit with 369 milliamp capacity. The length is normal in this type of equipment, about one day giving it a moderadoo use.

 Reviews

 Asus joins the fashion wearables with a device with an attractive design that closely resembles a traditional clock, an edge facing combine with any style. The team has a very strong steel housing, but the area is big and would not be a bit more compact dimensions. The Asus has Android ZenWatch Wear with its claims-based interface we already know, but also adds some extra features Asus though some of them can enjoy only if you have a smartphone Asus. The device works very fluid and the screen is crisp and looks pretty good although there are reflexes. The price is somewhat high, but goes along the lines of what they offer other manufacturers like LG and Samsung.

Asus ZenWatch