Question 1

Will it only have windows 8? or will it carry window 7

Accepted Answer

No, it is an Android 5.1 only tablet. I was told it would get ver. 6 Marshmallow, but Asus has skipped this tablet in favor or their zen phones

Question 2

Can system memory be expanded above 2GB?

Accepted Answer

No you cannot, only the onboard storage can be expanded via the micro sd card. If you need more system ram get the 4gb ram/64gb storage.

Question 3

Has this tablet received an update to Android 6 yet?

Accepted Answer

Yes

Question 4

Does anyone now if this works with Square credit card readers (magnetic strip one)?

Accepted Answer

Credit card readers use cellular networks to connect to their servers. The ZenPad doesn't have cellular capabilities. It connects to the internet through WiFi, as do most other tablets.

You are going to need a smart phone in order to process credit card transactions with a card reader.

Question 5

Does it have capability to have a Verizon 4g line?

Accepted Answer

not directly.  It has WiFi internet connectivity only...

Question 6

Does the ZenPad S 8.0 have NFC?

Accepted Answer

Don't know. Mine stopped working after a year or so.  Wasn't even using it much.

Question 7

Does this tablet support handwriting notes with a stylus, or is that only on the CA model?

Accepted Answer

Yes in supernote

Question 8

Can it be connected to TV by HDMI?

Accepted Answer

It has no HDMI connector on it. Only micro USB.

Question 9

Does this have the USB type C port for charging on it?

Accepted Answer

No, unfortunately it's the usual Micro USB. If you're looking for the type C port, that would be the ASUS ZenPad S 8.0 (Z580CA) model.

Question 10

Does the 32GB version also have the Gorilla Glass or is that only on the Z580CA 64GB model?

Accepted Answer

That's only on the Z580CA...this versionm of the zenpad s doesn't have gorilla glass although I've had no problems with fingerprints or scratches, but it's strictly a bedside tablet. Your mileage may vary. Still for the price tho, I like this tablet a lot. I think it's even a better bang for buck then my nexus 7 was when I got that almost two years ago

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