Asus Zenfone 2

SubatomicKiwi · 03-05-2015 11:47am

Euphoriasean wrote: »

I wonder does this mean order from the Asus store will also ship next week. How much did it cost in total from amazon.it?

Well amazon still don't have the black ones so it's hard to tell, Asus are still saying the 10th so its possible. I'm just a lot more comfortable with Amazon, It came to EUR 357.15 with 2 day delivery, not a huge price difference when you account for the delivery charges with Asus FR.

Euphoriasean · 03-05-2015 11:54am

SubatomicKiwi wrote: »

Well amazon still don't have the black ones so it's hard to tell, Asus are still saying the 10th so its possible. I'm just a lot more comfortable with Amazon, It came to EUR 357.15 with 2 day delivery, not a huge price difference when you account for the delivery charges with Asus FR.

So only €8 quid for delivery,that's a bargain. I'm tempted.

SubatomicKiwi · 03-05-2015 11:58am

Euphoriasean wrote: »

So only €8 quid for delivery,that's a bargain. I'm tempted.

Yeah it was something like 8.20 for standard and 8.60 for 2 day. If you're not bothered about the colour I would.

With Amazon it's insured to your door and returns are free. With Asus (for BPM at least) it's insured for 500 until they hand it off to the courier, then it drops to 100 unless you pay something like 40. If you have to return it with Asus you'll have to pay to courier it back and then pay BPM/French Office again to get the replacement.

Euphoriasean · 03-05-2015 12:50pm

SubatomicKiwi wrote: »

Yeah it was something like 8.20 for standard and 8.60 for 2 day. If you're not bothered about the colour I would.

With Amazon it's insured to your door and returns are free. With Asus (for BPM at least) it's insured for 500 until they hand it off to the courier, then it drops to 100 unless you pay something like 40. If you have to return it with Asus you'll have to pay to courier it back and then pay BPM/French Office again to get the replacement.

Your dead right. Just placed the order there,delivery for Thursday also. Reckon it cost about €25 more with Amazon but more peace of mind with delivery.

SubatomicKiwi · 03-05-2015 12:55pm

Euphoriasean wrote: »

Your dead right. Just placed the order there,delivery for Thursday also. Reckon it cost about €25 more with Amazon but more peace of mind with delivery.

Peace of mind is a huge bonus, I'm just impatient and wanted a definite date haha. Hopefully all goes well for Thursday, I find that Amazon regularly deliver a day earlier too.

droidman123 · 03-05-2015 1:09pm

Now you have me thinking lads.I really wanted the black one,I might give it until the end of next week,if there's no movement on Asus I,m going to cancel and order from amazon italy.

Euphoriasean · 03-05-2015 1:12pm

droidman123 wrote: »

Now you have me thinking lads.I really wanted the black one,I might give it until the end of next week,if there's no movement on Asus I,m going to cancel and order from amazon italy.

I was just about to PM you. Yeah if your set on the black one you might aswell give it until next week. Its only a back cover though and should be easily and cheaply replaceable.

SubatomicKiwi · 03-05-2015 1:15pm

droidman123 wrote: »

Now you have me thinking lads.I really wanted the black one,I might give it until the end of next week,if there's no movement on Asus I,m going to cancel and order from amazon italy.

I was set on the black too, had a look around and the silver does seem to look very nice. Hearing that they'll be selling the 'shells' separately at some point anyway. If you're ok with the Asus store and you're not rushing to get it you may as well wait it out for the black, can’t be much of a wait left at this stage.

droidman123 · 03-05-2015 1:36pm

SubatomicKiwi wrote: »

I was set on the black too, had a look around and the silver does seem to look very nice. Hearing that they'll be selling the 'shells' separately at some point anyway. If you're ok with the Asus store and you're not rushing to get it you may as well wait it out for the black, can’t be much of a wait left at this stage.

Yeah the silver is not really a total deal breaker for me,I,ll give Asus until next Friday,if I don't hear anything I will probably just get the silver one from amazon Italy.is it straight forward to cancel?is it just a matter of clicking the cancel link on my order status?

SubatomicKiwi · 03-05-2015 1:45pm

droidman123 wrote: »

Yeah the silver is not really a total deal breaker for me,I,ll give Asus until next Friday,if I don't hear anything I will probably just get the silver one from amazon Italy.is it straight forward to cancel?is it just a matter of clicking the cancel link on my order status?

I'm not entirely sure. I just pressed cancel and sent an email to the address that originally emailed me asking for id to confirm. If you paid through PayPal you receive an email from them within a day or two as far as I know.

The email address: shop_fr at asus . com

Euphoriasean · 03-05-2015 1:45pm

droidman123 wrote: »

Yeah the silver is not really a total deal breaker for me,I,ll give Asus until next Friday,if I don't hear anything I will probably just get the silver one from amazon Italy.is it straight forward to cancel?is it just a matter of clicking the cancel link on my order status?

Yep it is. Keep an eye on the available stock on Amazon.it. there only 4 red left so don't know how long the silver will be there.

droidman123 · 03-05-2015 1:58pm

Euphoriasean wrote: »

Yep it is. Keep an eye on the available stock on Amazon.it. there only 4 red left so don't know how long the silver will be there.

I paid by PayPal too and it was taken on the day I ordered,I assume the money would be reimbursed if I canceled?

Euphoriasean · 03-05-2015 2:03pm

droidman123 wrote: »

I paid by PayPal too and it was taken on the day I ordered,I assume the money would be reimbursed if I canceled?

I'd expect the refund to be processed tomorrow. I'd imagine asus manually process the refunds unlike the purchase where it would be automated. Might take a day or 2 for the funds to reach your PayPal a/c.

Hootanany · 03-05-2015 6:48pm

What cases did you go for I just got the clear silicone one on Amazon.it and Samsung 64gd card

SubatomicKiwi · 03-05-2015 7:49pm

Hootanany wrote: »

What cases did you go for I just got the clear silicone one on Amazon.it and Samsung 64gd card

May have got the same one, YouSave? Not happy with it, gonna go with the 'Nillkin Matte Hard Plastic Case Shell ', I think. Plan on getting a card sometime soon aswell.

Hootanany · 03-05-2015 8:58pm

33€ for the samsung not bad i will be looking for a nice leather one for cards and money anyone know of any out there ?

Redundo · 03-05-2015 11:04pm

Anyone have any feedback on battery life with the Zenfone 2, particularly the 2.3gHz/ 4gB ram version?

I've been debating this over one of the big 3 android brands. The only thing that's been concerning me is the talk of Lollipop induced battery drain. Is be great to get someone's first person perspective on daily distance with the 4gB ram version.

Crimsonforce · 04-05-2015 4:02pm

just ordered it from Italy

365 euros for two day service including front screen cover and back cover for the phone..

http://www.amazon.it/Custodia-protettiva-concezione-Trasparente-Smerigliata/dp/B00UIW2ONQ/ref=pd_bxgy_ce_img_z

http://www.amazon.it/Savvies-UltraClear-Pellicola-Protettiva-Schermo/dp/B00UNJH2TU/ref=pd_rhf_se_s_cp_3_N2WB?ie=UTF8&refRID=15TR991M69WCM9KGCNV9

daytob · 04-05-2015 4:21pm

ok i expect a review on friday so

Redundo · 04-05-2015 4:22pm

Cool, really interested in what you think of it once it arrives.

Is it the 2.3gHz version you ordered?

Crimsonforce · 04-05-2015 4:24pm

I've got a 5inch at the moment so that extra 1/2 inch in the hand will be interesting to hold...

I'm talking about the fones BTW!

SubatomicKiwi · 04-05-2015 5:28pm

Just dispatched by Amazon via UPS

Euphoriasean · 04-05-2015 6:35pm

SubatomicKiwi wrote: »

Just dispatched by Amazon via UPS

Mine too. Just as well,the missus put my nexus 5 through the washing machine this morning 😭😡

Crimsonforce · 04-05-2015 6:41pm

Euphoriasean wrote: »

Mine too. Just as well,the missus put my nexus 5 through the washing machine this morning ðŸ˜ðŸ˜¡

When did you order? My nexus 5 is on its last legs..

Euphoriasean · 04-05-2015 6:52pm

Crimsonforce wrote: »

When did you order? My nexus 5 is on its last legs..

Yesterday morning

SubatomicKiwi · 04-05-2015 7:04pm

Euphoriasean wrote: »

Mine too. Just as well,the missus put my nexus 5 through the washing machine this morning 😭😡

Aw no haha, at least you wont be long without one. Wouldn't be suprised if they arrived early either.

SubatomicKiwi · 04-05-2015 7:52pm

Just as I say it, tracking updated. Delivery expected by end of day tommorrow!

Euphoriasean · 04-05-2015 8:09pm

SubatomicKiwi wrote: »

Just as I say it, tracking updated. Delivery expected by end of day tommorrow!

Good news,mine has been updated too

droidman123 · 04-05-2015 8:15pm

I,m soooo damn jealous!!! Arrrgghhhh

Euphoriasean · 04-05-2015 8:16pm

droidman123 wrote: »

I,m soooo damn jealous!!! Arrrgghhhh

Black is in stock on Amazon.it now

Asus Zenfone 2

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