A $400 Smartphone for Creepers - ASUS Zenfone Zoom - CES 2016

At CES 2016 LinusTechTips highlights five units of the ASUS Zenfone Zoom, presenting a notable follow up to the Zenfone 2 with a strong emphasis on its camera prowess. The device lineup showcases a 5.5 inch LCD display with 1080p resolution and a hardware stack featuring an Intel quad core processor, 4GB of DDR3 memory, and 64GB of storage with micro SD expansion. The standout feature is the 3x optical zoom, enabled by a 10 element lens construction and optical image stabilization, which Linus demonstrates as a clear advantage over typical digital zoom on smartphones. He notes the camera performance as solid, with improved low light capability compared to previous Zen phones, and explains that while the phone is not a bargain, the $399 unlocked price puts it in a premium niche for enthusiasts. The ZenUI software is mentioned as customizable with less bloatware thanks to an Asus tool, and the event coverage is clearly sponsored by Squarespace, with a call to action for viewers to explore Squarespace offerings. Overall, the video presents the Zenfone Zoom as an ambitious device that blends a premium camera experience with a flexible, unlockable smartphone form factor, signaling Asus’s strong return to phone photography prowess. The video closes with thanks to the sponsor and a reiteration of how viewers can create a beautiful website with Squarespace, tying CES coverage to broader tech community engagement.

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