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[Deal Alert] ASUS Zenwatch 1st Gen On Sale For $99 At B&H If You Don't Mind Waiting (It's Backordered)

Jeff Beck Jeff Beck
[Deal Alert] ASUS Zenwatch 1st Gen On Sale For $99 At B&H If You Don't Mind Waiting (It's Backordered)

The original ASUS Zenwatch isn't the best Android Wear device on the market. It does, however, happen to be one of the cheapest options available and is a great entry-level option for someone wanting to see what this smartwatch craze is all about.

The current retail price on the Zenwatch hovers in the $130 to $150 range. Right now you can grab one on B&H for a significantly lower price of $99.99. That's a good price for a smartwatch with a heart rate sensor, a premium leather band, and pretty solid reviews.

There are a couple of small caveats to keep in mind though.

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[Update: Moto 360] Android Wear 1.3 (LCA43/LCA44B) OTA Roundup

[Update: Moto 360] Android Wear 1.3 (LCA43/LCA44B) OTA Roundup

Shawn De Cesari Shawn De Cesari

If you own an Android Wear device right now, chances are you're probably waiting patiently furiously checking for that elusive Android Wear LCA43 update. Well, we've got you covered. As the links to the OTA ZIP files become available, we will post them here. To flash these, you'll need to have ADB installed and have the Google USB drivers from the Android SDK. You'll reboot your watch into recovery mode, then select "Install Update From ADB." You can then run "adb sideload filename.zip" from a command prompt.

A Note About Flashing

You can only sideload an OTA update manually if you can actually connect your watch to a computer via USB, and even then, you may not be able to.

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[Deal Alert] Get An Asus ZenWatch For $124 On Newegg After Coupon Code, Visa Checkout, And Mail-In Rebate

Bertel King, Jr. Bertel King, Jr.
[Deal Alert] Get An Asus ZenWatch For $124 On Newegg After Coupon Code, Visa Checkout, And Mail-In Rebate

The Asus ZenWatch never had a moment where it was wildly hailed as the most luxurious Android Wear watch, but it was still a relatively stylish device. Was it worth $200? That depends on who's answering. But for those who said no, here's a way to make the smartwatch more compelling—but you're going to have to jump through some hoops.

First, head to Newegg. There you will see the ZenWatch reduced down to $150 (the same price offered at Amazon). Add it to your cart and enter the coupon code VCO2015BTS. It will save you $10, but only if you complete your purchase using Visa Checkout.

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[Android Wear Manual Flashing Tutorials] How To Flash OTAs To An Asus ZenWatch

[Android Wear Manual Flashing Tutorials] How To Flash OTAs To An Asus ZenWatch

Shawn De Cesari Shawn De Cesari

In part two of our series on manually flashing OTAs to Android Wear devices, we're going to take a look at the Asus ZenWatch.

Prerequisites

Before beginning, make sure you have the following:

  • The latest Google USB driver and platform tools, both of which can be installed via the Android SDK.
  • The OTA ZIP file that you want to flash.

How To Flash

  1. Go into the Settings app on your watch, then scroll down to "About," and tap on it.
  2. Scroll down to the build number and repeatedly tap on it until you see a toast notification telling you that you are now a developer.
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[Deal Alert] Buy An ASUS ZenWatch For $150 (25% Off) On Newegg And Receive A $10 Gift Card

[Deal Alert] Buy An ASUS ZenWatch For $150 (25% Off) On Newegg And Receive A $10 Gift Card

Bertel King, Jr. Bertel King, Jr.

Compared to other "premium" Android Wear watches, the ASUS ZenWatch is kind of square. No, I mean it's literally a square. Okay, technically it's a rectangle, but you know what I'm getting at here. When manufacturers decide they're going to fancy up their Android Wear devices, they tend to make them circular, as was the case with the Moto 360 or the LG Watch Urbane. Not so with this one.

The ASUS ZenWatch sells on the Play Store for $200. You can get it for $15 less on Amazon, at the moment, Newegg will let you walk out with one for just $150.

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[Update: Moto 360] Android Wear 5.1 OTA Roundup

[Update: Moto 360] Android Wear 5.1 OTA Roundup

Shawn De Cesari Shawn De Cesari

If you own an Android Wear device right now, chances are you're probably waiting patiently furiously checking for that elusive Android Wear 5.1 update. Well, we've got you covered. As the links to the OTA ZIP files become available, we will post them here. To flash these, you'll need to have ADB installed and have the Google USB drivers from the Android SDK. You'll reboot your watch into recovery mode, then select "Install Update From ADB." You can then run "adb sideload filename.zip" from a command prompt.

A Note About Flashing

You can only sideload an OTA update manually if you can actually connect your watch to a computer via USB, and even then, you may not be able to.

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[Update: OTA URL] Android Wear 5.1.1 Begins Its Rollout To Watches Starting With The Asus ZenWatch

[Update: OTA URL] Android Wear 5.1.1 Begins Its Rollout To Watches Starting With The Asus ZenWatch

Rita El Khoury Rita El Khoury

Up until today, the only Wear watch with Android 5.1 was LG's newly released Watch Urbane. But if you have an older device, your impatient wait and envy over those lucky Urbane owners might be almost over. According to user Verdes8891 on Reddit, his Asus ZenWatch has just received the new software OTA, bumping it up to Android 5.1.1.

asus-zenwatch-5.1.1

While this update from 5.0.2 might sound small on paper, it is arguably one of the most significant ones in Wear's history. It adds WiFi support (for compatible devices, ie not the ZenWatch ironically) and enables always-on apps, includes font size options, lets you dismiss individual cards from a stack, tells you when you install a new app, and bundles in a new menu for accessing apps and calls, a scrolling gesture, and a lockscreen.

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Google Boasts Android Wear Watch Bands Available From Clockwork Synergy, E3 Supply Co., And Worn & Wound

Google Boasts Android Wear Watch Bands Available From Clockwork Synergy, E3 Supply Co., And Worn & Wound

Bertel King, Jr. Bertel King, Jr.

Apple has spared no opportunity to advertise how customizable its debut smartwatch is, thanks to the promised number of bands wearers will be able to swap in and out. Unsurprisingly Google wants to take some of the wind out of those sails. The company has taken this moment to highlight a set of straps available for various Android Wear devices from the likes of Clockwork Synergy, E3 Supply Co., and Worn & Wound.

ClockworkSynergy-AndroidWear

Clockwork Synergy and E3 Supply Co. provide bands for five Android Wear devices: the Asus ZenWatch, LG G Watch and G Watch R, Moto 360, and Samsung Gear Live.

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Asus ZenWatch Coming To The US November 9th, Starting With Best Buy Priced At $199.99

Asus ZenWatch Coming To The US November 9th, Starting With Best Buy Priced At $199.99

Bertel King, Jr. Bertel King, Jr.

Word has hit the street that the Asus ZenWatch will launch in the US on November 9th. Two days from now shoppers reportedly will be able to pick one up from Best Buy for $199.99, with Play Store availability coming at some point after.

The ZenWatch is a peculiar Wear device. It's square, but unlike the LG G Watch or the Samsung Gear Live, it tries to look more like a traditional accessory than a tech gadget. At two hundred bucks, it's arguably the most premium-looking smartwatch you can get for the price.

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A Google executive has also said that the Asus ZenWatch will offer a taste of what customized software can look like on Android Wear.

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ASUS Releases ZenWatch Manager, Remote Camera, And Wellness Apps For Its Upcoming Android Wear Device

ASUS Releases ZenWatch Manager, Remote Camera, And Wellness Apps For Its Upcoming Android Wear Device

Michael Crider Michael Crider

LG and Samsung got the Android Wear party started, releasing the G Watch and Gear Live, respectively. Those watches only need Google's Wear app to function, but Motorola changed the formula a bit with the Moto 360, tying the watch to the existing Motorola Connect app. For the upcoming ZenWatch, ASUS is beating them all (well, sort of) with three separate watch-focused apps.

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The first new ASUS app is simply titled "ZenWatch Manager," and it's essentially a remote setup function for your watch on your phone screen. Its all-blue interface allows you to change simple settings like the watch face, the ambient mode, and enabling your phone to bypass its lock screen when paired.

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