![]() I won’t suggest the ZenPad S 8.0 (Z580C) is top of the class but it’s certainly bright enough. Tablets with a 2048 x 1536 resolution will still have some variance in terms of screen brightness (nits). I have a fair bit of experience with a variety of similar devices so hopefully you will trust my assessment. If you like to see comparisons and charts you will find plenty of other reviews online showing how the Z580C ranks. I don’t want to get into charts and graphs when it comes to the display. What Asus achieved is pretty much an unbeatable value in terms of getting a top-end display at a low price. Typically a 2048 x 1536, 2K IPS display has been reserved for expensive top-end flagship tablets. The ZenPad S 8.0 (Z580C) really has a remarkable display for the price of $199 US. Holding the Z580C in landscape mode gives you a bit more freedom with your thumbs and helps reduce accidental presses on the screen. With my medium sized hands, I found it very easy to wield in one hand. At this point there is such little bezel on these tablets that it’s not that wide and can be held in one hand quite easily for an average sized person. This aspect ratio is the same as what you will find on the iPad mini and the Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 tablets. The aspect ratio is 4:3 which is something new for Asus tablets. Around the home where you have less risks of drop damage I recommend that you go without a case or cover. Because of this design the ZenPad S 8.0 is a joy to hold. What I really liked is that that same tacky material runs from the back, all along the surrounding edges of the tablet. The tacky feel isn’t so much like sticky, but it provides a nice holding material that will reduces the risk of drops. On the rear side there is a chrome strip, a checkered pattern and also a strip of leather looking material which has a tacky feel to it. You might be surprised by just looking at the Z580C, but it’s made of plastic and not metal. The front of the ZenPad S 8.0 (Z580C) is quite typical, but Asus did manage to put some nice dual front facing speakers on this tablet. There are a number of designs and patterns on the rear of the tablet. It’s not until you unbox the Z580C and hold it in your hands that you can really appreciate how beautiful it looks and feels. The product photos and images you’ve seen online really don’t do the design justice. I’ve said this before, but it needs saying again. However it’s safe to say that this review should help you in deciding if the Z580C is worth buying regardless of slight differences in specs. This means you may have different storage available. It’s worth mentioning that different countries may have different variations in terms of specs. ![]() Ultimately for consumers, it’s a question whether the $199 model is a better option than the full packed Z580CA model. The Z580C comes with a few compromises which we will discuss in our review. The Z580CA is also a ZenPad S 8.0 tablet, but it’s more expensive at $299 US. The ZenPad S (Z580C) should not be confused with the Z580CA model. Asus brought an Android tablet with top-end display and 32GB of storage for a price that most people thought impossible. It was a Best Buy exclusive and the amazing display and specs created a lot of buzz around the technology sites and around the internet in general. Y ou may not recall, but the $199 US priced ZenPad S 8.0 (Z580C) was the first ZenPad to hit retail.
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