Asus Memo Pad 8 ME581CL

  • Released 2014, Q3
    299g, 7.5mm thickness
    Android 4.4.2
    16GB/32GB storage, no card slot
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  • 8.0"
    1200x1920 pixels
  • 5MP
    Video recorder
  • 2GB RAM
    Intel Atom Z3580
  • 4000mAh
    Li-Po

Asus Memo Pad 8 ME581CL - Specs

Network Technology GSM / HSPA / LTE
2G bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
4G bands LTE band 3(1800), 7(2600), 20(800)
Speed HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
Launch Announced 2014, June
Status Available. Released 2014, Q3
Body Dimensions 213 x 123 x 7.5 mm (8.39 x 4.84 x 0.30 in)
Weight 299 g (10.55 oz)
SIM Micro-SIM
Display Type IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
Size 8.0 inches, 185.6 cm2 (~70.8% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 1200 x 1920 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~283 ppi density)
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Platform OS Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Chipset Intel Atom Z3580
CPU Quad-core 2.3 GHz
GPU PowerVR G6430
Memory Card slot No
Internal 16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM
Main Camera Single 5 MP
Video Yes
Selfie camera Single 1.2 MP
Video
Sound Loudspeaker Yes, with stereo speakers
3.5mm jack Yes
Comms WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, hotspot
Bluetooth 4.0, A2DP
GPS Yes, with GLONASS
NFC Yes
Radio No
USB microUSB 2.0
Features Sensors Accelerometer, gyro, compass
Battery   Non-removable Li-Po 4000 mAh battery (15.2 Wh)
Talk time Up to 9 h (multimedia)
Misc Colors White, Pink, Blue
Price About 240 EUR

Asus Memo Pad 8 ME581CL - User Reviews

  • Where to buy motherboard for this model?

  • I bought this tablet that was used as a demo machine on my local store for 99€ only and it's a really nice 2 year old flagship tablet that has great audio output and options and beautiful FHD screen but it's kinda sad it only got Lollipop update and support stopped there as it should have got Marshmallow too :/ Still, i'm glad it works great with 5.0.1, at least!

  • Sorry, I meant 2 cores at 833ghz, 2 cores at 500ghz.

  • 2 cores at 1.85, 2 cores at 0.5.

  • 1.83 ghz quad core processor or 2.3 which one?

  • Which statement is true? the tab has 1.83 ghz processor or 2.3

  • I don't know should I buy this or buy zenpad 10 LTE version? I want to buy from watch movie...

  • can we upgrade it to android lollipop !??

  • The ASUS specs page for the ME581CL does show the tablet equipped with a microSD card slot, and it does indeed have one.

  • I also recently bought an ME581CL, and it does indeed come with a MicroSD slot capable of holding cards up to 64GB, and a MicroSIM slot/tray for cellular data service, both 3G and LTE. It also will OTA upgrade to Lollipop 5.0.1., though it will run through about five different firmware updates before finally getting to the endpoint.

  • I bought this tablet today, it has microSD card slot and supports up to 64GB SDXC:

  • Asus has launched new tablet namely Asus Tablet ME581 in the market. This tablet has been considered as the most efficient option for those people who want to enjoy a whole tablet experience. This tablet is powered by 64-bit Intel Quad-Core processor which is having potential of handling multiple tasks simultaneously while delivering an immersive entertainment expereince. To know more about this tablet user can go through

  • I am the owner of this tablet and I am ensure u it HAS a micro sd card slot on top left of the tablet, only no cover at the slot.

  • The spec state there's no card slot. I really want to buy this tablet but no card slot make me think twice. Does it really have no card slot? I ask a seller from a website n they said it have no card slot? Somebody please give me some answer. Tq.

  • This model is so good that none of its current new ZenPad flagship could overtake it. Just look at the resolution spec and the support sim features.

  • How about battery life after updte lollipop?

  • Very quick review and based on only one day usage: I'm very very surprised by the quality of this little tablet and I personally think this is the best value for money tablet in its class. The build quality is really good, it's lightweight, thin, it just works. Didn't have any issues with setup, update to Android 5 came after several minor updates before, just be patient. Been worried about ZenUI, it got significantly better (less bloatware) after Lollipop update. Overall it's quite OK, nothing that would really bother or annoy me. The screen is very touch sensitive and I'm yet to find a way to set it up, as the stock Android options for that are missing in this rom. Otherwise it's just beautiful Haven't had any lags so far after installing all the apps I normally use. would I recommend it? definitely yes.

  • I've been using this for 4 months, so far no problem. Advantages: Cheap, lightweight, and good battery management. battery is super good, lasts me more than a day, without using the standby lasts me 3~4 days. Simcard option is + too. expandable up to 64gb (though for media use only). good stereo speakers, the sound comes out loud and clean. The processor is quite powerful, I can play all HD games with no issue. Also can play emulators easily (psp emulator, ps1, gameboy) Disadvantages: 1. During software version off the box, I lower the brightness to minimum, then sleep, and woke up to it not turning on at all! I tried everything, and through my good eyes, i saw that the backlight was just not working. so i scroll down the upper menu, turn the brightness up, and fixed the damn thing. never experienced it again on lolipop update though. 2. In lolipop update, I experience usual force close on the camera app after taking one picture, hope they fix this. 3rd party apps are ok (camera 360) 3. Sometimes the simcard signal will just fuck up, dunno why. but restarting the device fixes it, possibly hardware issue.

  • problem with the mi-pad is heating up issue.. i never experienced this in my me581.. also this is better than mipad when it comes to navigation, super quick when you use mobile internet to navigate, saved my ass lots of time when im on the road.. mipad is also a bit awkward because you get a big device that has 4:3 ratio, and though its better for reading, 16:9 rocks more when watching movies.. would choose this over mipad anytime.

  • agree, the loli upgrade was the best.

  • The recent lolipop update enhanced the experience even more!

  • No card slot ??? you can see it on photo ! buy glasses before to post such comments and my ME581CL supports sdcard until 64 gigas !

  • My great XP with the Me581cl still goes on ..... Yesterday I received by OTA the Lollilop upgrad ! it's fantastic ! Perfect match ! Seems more and more speedfull , nothing was affected or slowdown at all. Well now for the pen funktion : ban plastic pen : no reaction. only wood pen or metalic pen : very reactive. I can't say if wacom pen run well with cuz I've never had one. Sincerly no need at all to budget a wacom pen cuz a regular wood or metal pen is sufficient. My so far great tablet ever, can't take my nose away of at everytime. When I see the specs and the price of the Me581cl : no doubt : my best choise so far ever. Thank you Asus : can't wait the next Computex and the new coming ZenPad :)

  • Are you sure? My friend's one got sd card slot...

  • Does this tablet support stylus function? Example: a Wacom Stylus?

  • Does this tablet support stylus function? Example: a Wacom Stylus? Thanks

  • Hey Guyz ! At first the Me581cl is a 4G Wifi bluetuth and nfc TABLET ! THIS IS NOT A PHONEBLET If you want a phoneblet go in the Fonepad family of ASUS the ML375 seems pretty powerfull. Not a lot Texto appz run on the ME581CL but there's a Texto appz already installed in and that works pretty well with my SIM Card ! So I can Texto with... But this is a tablet (remember?) The device in itself is wonderfull. I could have the wonderfull blue colored one and it's simply rocks ! The device in itself is just greeeat ! Running very fast, fluid, the intel inside does miracles (compare to my Asus ME302c which was very fast too). Not slow reactions, double applications running in the same screen. BTW the any pen function is all good but only with a certain kind of pen, you just have to test and find the goods ones. Use the new Google draw letters keyboard and you will have more than a Galaxy Note device : trust me ! That google draw keyboard recognise very fast every letters you write with your pen !!! The battery ? Great ! I don't need to use the 4G (LTE) or Wifi at any time (huge battery eaters) and I can stand on for one day and half with. I have to add that Im not a big player too, I just surf and read or texto with my ME581CL. The specs, composants in themself are excellent and regarding the cost of a Samsung device (about 369� for the 8 Galaxy S) I could have a reasonnable price at 259� here in Europe (France) for the ME581CL. I truly enjoy it and if I should have to make my choice with a SONY tabl Z3 or a Galaxy S I should rush immediately on the ME581CL device for the price and the any pen function :) Have a nice day ! ps : no : Whatsapp doesn't run with : I just came to check.

  • I'm wondering if this device can have WhatsApp workable on it?

  • HI!!!!!!!!!!! Wooooooo .........W BEAUTYFUL COLOUR AND HOT

  • No voice call, NO car slot, Software issues and Battery drain and a pompous price when products like Xiaomi exists.

  • No Card Slot and with battery and performance issues. Flipkart's financial and marketing managers must be crazy to tag this for 20k. Maximum including profit at the expense of customers 15k if software and other minor issues are tackled- like otg, card slot...etc. Otherwise 13k.

  • Hi,dear friend.A very good midrange tablet with the high price for children!Remember that you should not expect any updates or upgrades!!!?The end.just buy and go!!!Justice Rights.

  • Support micro sd card up to 64gb.

  • There's Puffin browser for that. It's even works on Ipad Air 2.

  • does it worth to buy?

  • I just got it and I love it. It is super light and has a very good display quality. The only thing that I found annoying so far is that still many websites use flash for their videos and adobe discontinued flash player for Android. After a lot of researching however I managed to download it (it works perfectly well when downloaded with a dolphin browser).

  • hi guys. i finally save my money to buy a tablet and as a mater of fact i like this tablet, but i want some help from one's who has this tablet. could you plz tell advantages and disadvantages of this tabblet. is it really worth to buy? how is its battery life with general usage and net surfing?

  • do you have it?

  • Terrible Co.I don't have this, but called Asus to find out where I can buy it,and he said he is"not authorized" to tell me.Said to look on the internet for Asus dealers, but there are many Asus products ,and not all stores carry all of them.I said I am not going to search 100s of stores.

  • hi,dears What is its video resolution?

  • I am really disappointed in this tablet. The kdyboard hangs frequently, the wifi adapter is weak, the speakers are really bad and on positioned on the backside, battery life is below par at max 6 hrs in energy saving mode, the video streaming quality is not great. I hoped these issues would be solved with the last firmware update but i still have major issuex with thIs tablet. I will return it to Amazon

  • Yes battery really sucks, i get about 6 hrs

  • Poor battery, keyboard, video streaming!

  • Anyone know where I can order the 32Gb version?

  • I had this tablet for less than a month, and not only the battery life sucks, but the charging port died in less than a month

  • Asus Memo Pad 8 ME581CL launched in india or where it is available for buy the product.

  • tha'ts my question too Someone answer plz thanks :)

  • it's z3560

  • any those who edit the post can you go confirm the CPU cloak speed as well as the model ? what i get from the offical website of TAIWAN is say that the chipset is intel z3560, cloak at 1.83, but here is wrote intel z3580, cloak at 2.3.. which one is correct/...

  • It comes with 4g/LTE connectivity but the whole phone set is in Asus Phonepad 8 which is cheaper and has lower specs...

  • does this tablet has full phone functionality?

  • When is this coming to Europe and at what price? It sounds like the best 8" tablet in the market and I'm really waiting for it, but I afraid I'll never see it...

  • When this memopad available in malaysia??

  • It has sd card slot,selling in Singapore now,$499(lte version)

  • asus just announce this tab at malaysia for RM 10xx. and will be on sale at the end of this month.

  • this phone support otg ?

  • Fonepad 7 FE375CG is now avlable in iran P 629000toman . so memo pad 571 coming too soon

  • :( i agree!

  • i think this tab will never out to market. -_-

  • Yup! It says there 1 x Micro SD Card Reader, up to 64GB SDXC

  • official spec

  • No!

  • Card slot No ?????? its too bad

  • No external card slot is deal breaker for me, Is there a recommendation for similar phone with not so much difference in (predicted) price range ?

  • Please tell me when you release this? I wanna buy one.Tnx

  • Asus Memo Pad 8 ME581CL VS Sony Xperia Tablet Z3 Compact.Which one is better?

  • does it make phone calls?

  • Who is going to watch 4k on tablet? Your cricicis is not objective.as a user of zenfone 5 and i can say that it's much more better with his dual core chip than most of 4 core qualcomm CPUs.believe me

  • August i should say

  • hopefully this September the last month of the Q3

  • I have been looking forward to Asus MeMo Pad ME581CL since its announcement at Computex 2014 in June. Why is the tablet still not sold in the shops?

  • when will this device available to purchase?? i've been waiting for this device for weeks. damm.

  • do some deep research and you'll find out that it has no Micro-SD slot!

  • yaaa.....h i want this h/s

  • shutup man, relatively to performance, it is equal to s800, and about camera, oh god, i really need to be able to rec a 4k video with a tablet. yep very useful. INTEL RULEZ. same performance of qualcomm but a less price ;) u mad bro

  • waiting eagerly for this tab,what will b price n it had card slot for memory or not?

  • U want this..

  • But gsmarena states otherwise. Anyway thanks for your reply.

  • Most of you here are deluded, the intel z3580 maybe a new chip but it's features are nearly 2 years old, it's limited to just 13mp rear facing camera and just 2mp front facing camera and also 1080p video recording, it is a complete fail. They cannot compete with Qualcomm and never will be able to the s801 completely beats this in every way and let's remember the s805 is now released and very soon the s808 and s810 will be released. Qualcomm are the king of all chip makers, intel face it you are the losers and Asus shame on you for opting for the worst chip of all ha ha ha!

  • 64 Bit Phone

  • Wrong info, Micro SD card slot available.

  • Bad news. There is no micro sd card expansion. It comes with either 16 or 32GB. Rest of the specs is quite good.

  • please tell me this price an when release???????????????

  • when this release

  • Really want this tablet right now

  • I wantttt thissssss:-D

  • I can't wait anymore

  • Wow! Pretty nice tablet to use.

  • i'm waiting for thisone here in the Philippines

  • Great!!!

  • voice calling facility is yes or no

  • I hope ASUS consider 3gb of RAM instead of only 2gb.

  • woww it is a great tablet

  • nice specs except camera, im sure battery will be great

  • This looks nice!

  • wat do batrey