Here are 5 reasons why ASUS’ best value smartphone, ZenFone Go, is this season’s perfect must-have travel companion
Manila, Philippines (26 January, 2016) — Now, more than ever, it is undeniable that smartphones have truly become the centerpiece of our traveling lifestyle. Whether one considers himself to be an adventurous soul, an aimless wanderer, or perhaps simply an explorer-at-heart, every aspect of our travels is made even more fun with our handy smartphone there with us in every step of our journey.
While it seems that choosing the right kind of smartphone may be as challenging as planning your next travel destination, one actually need not look no further than the trailblazing ASUS ZenFone smartphone series, which since its launch last July 2014, has literally taken over the world by storm. And just like the bucket lists and itineraries we are all so accustomed in preparing for a brand new adventure, allow us to list down some of the top reasons why in particular the value-for-money ASUS ZenFone Go (ZC500TG) would be the perfect smartphone to have with you during your road trips and vacations this season.
The Price is Right: Your Best Bet for a Budget-Friendly, High-Value Smartphone
For a retail price of just PHP5,995.00, the ASUS ZenFone Go is a sure hit for millennial travelers who are always on the look-out for items that will not only be useful to have wherever they go, but will also be ‘easy on the pocket’ for their budget travels. With its key features and main selling points (read on below), the ZenFone Go will really suit the lifestyles of both road warriors and vacationers alike.
Without a doubt, this smartphone’s very affordable pricing allows you to enjoy new experiences and destinations without having to break the bank.
Every Traveler’s Delight: It’s Compact, Elegant and very Light
They say that the secret to a stress-free travel is to simply pack light, and this could not be any more true for the ZenFone Go. With its light and compact built (weighing only 135 grams), the ZC500TG ensures travelers that you reduce space, weight, and any additional cost for your baggage. Moreover, at is slimmest point, the ZenFone Go is only 5.2mm – ultimately making it comfortable to hold and travel-friendly enough to be placed in your pocket anywhere you go.
And because what is traveling, if not in style, the ZenFone Go also displays the iconic ASUS spin cut-effect, with the concentric lines providing a magnificent visual effect. For added aesthetic, the ZenFone Go comes in three stylish colors of your choice: White, Black or Red.
The Need for Speed: Instant Touching Response
More often than not, nothing says “travel buzzkill” more than having to encounter speed bumps, detours and long waits along the way, most especially if you are in a hurry.
You will definitely not encounter these with the ZenFone Go what with its unmatched instant touching response: The ZC500TG is equipped with a super sensitive and instant 67ms touch response time that keeps up with all your needs even when you are on the go, or in a rush – making this the perfect travel gear for multitaskers and globetrotters.
Loud and Clear: An Audio Experience Like No Other
The ZenFone Go also offers you added entertainment at the palm of your hands as you go about in your travels. The ZC500TG benefits from ASUS-exclusive SonicMaster technology for exceptional mobile-audio experiences. In fact, the smartphone’s ingenuous amplifier design enables the ZC500TG to deliver an output voltage that is up to 25% greater than competing smartphones.
Going the Extra Mile: But Wait, There’s More!
Photo enthusiasts and social media- savvy travelers can also enjoy the ZenFone Go’s camera functions, what with its two built-in cameras, with the main camera having an 8MP, f/2.0 lens.
On top of these, the ASUS ZenFone Go keeps the fun rolling with a high-capacity battery that provides almost 30 hours of 3G talk time and over 10 days on standby. The ZC500TG also packs a powerful 1.3GHz quad core processor for superior everyday performance, and includes intelligent dual SIM, dual-active technology that lets users both deal with and switch seamlessly between business and personal needs.
ASUS ZenFone Go Specifications
| ACTIVITIES | ECQ | MECQ | GCQ | GCQ with Restrictions | GCQ with Heightened Restrictions | MGCQ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Movement of All Persons | Limited to accessing goods and services from permitted establishments, for work in such establishments, or for such other activities allowed (as amended by Paragraph C of IATF Resolution No. 110, 15 April 2021). | Limited to accessing goods and services from permitted establishments, for work in such establishments, or for such other activities allowed (as amended by Paragraph C of IATF Resolution No. 110, 15 April 2021). | Limited to accessing goods and services from permitted establishments, for work in such establishments, or for such other activities allowed (as amended by Paragraph C of IATF Resolution No. 110, 15 April 2021). | Limited to accessing goods and services from permitted establishments, for work in such establishments, or for such other activities allowed (as amended by Paragraph C of IATF Resolution No. 110, 15 April 2021). | ||
| Public & Private Hospitals | Allowed with full on-site capacity. | Allowed with full on-site capacity. | Allowed with full on-site capacity. | Allowed with full on-site capacity. | ||
| Dialysis Centers, Chemotheraphy Centers, HMOs, Health Insurance Providers, Disaster Risk Reduction Management Offices, Public Safety Offices & the like | Allowed with full on-site capacity. | Allowed with full on-site capacity. | Allowed with full on-site capacity. | Allowed with full on-site capacity. | ||
| Manufacturers of medicines and vitamins, medical supplies, devices, and equipment, including suppliers of input, packaging, and distribution. | Allowed with full on-site capacity. | Allowed with full on-site capacity. | Allowed with full on-site capacity. | Allowed with full on-site capacity. | ||
| Industries involved in agriculture (crops, fruits, vegetables, livestock, and poultry), forestry, fishery, and such other components of the food value chain and their workers, including farmers and fisherfolks. | Allowed with full on-site capacity. | Allowed with full on-site capacity. | Allowed with full on-site capacity. | Allowed with full on-site capacity. | ||
| Logistics service providers (delivery and courier services; cargo handling; warehousing; trucking; freight forwarding; shipping, port and terminal operators). | Allowed with full on-site capacity. | Allowed with full on-site capacity. | Allowed with full on-site capacity. | Allowed with full on-site capacity. | ||
| Essential and priority construction projects, whether public or private, in accordance with the guidelines issued by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH). | Allowed with full on-site capacity. | Allowed with full on-site capacity. | Allowed with full on-site capacity. | Allowed with full on-site capacity. | ||
| Manufacturing related to food and other essential goods such as but not limited to soap and detergents, diapers, personal hygiene products, toilet paper, and wet wipes, and disinfectants. | Allowed with full on-site capacity. | Allowed with full on-site capacity. | Allowed with full on-site capacity. | Allowed with full on-site capacity. | ||
| Companies that manufacture, distribute, and/or supply equipment or products necessary to perform construction or maintenance works, such as cement and steel, or spare parts. | Allowed with full on-site capacity. | Allowed with full on-site capacity. | Allowed with full on-site capacity. | Allowed with full on-site capacity. | ||
| Essential retail trade and service establishments such as public markets, supermarkets, grocery stores, convenience stores, pharmacies or drug stores, hardware, office supplies, bicycle shops, laundry shops, and water-refilling stations. | Allowed with full on-site capacity. | Allowed with full on-site capacity. | Allowed with full on-site capacity. | Allowed with full on-site capacity. | ||
| Food preparation establishments such as kiosks, commissaries, restaurants, and eateries, but limited to take-out and delivery. | Allowed with full on-site capacity. | Allowed with full on-site capacity. | Allowed with full on-site capacity. | Allowed with full on-site capacity. | ||
| Public and private financial service providers involved in the distribution of government grants and amelioration subsidies. | Allowed with full on-site capacity. | Allowed with full on-site capacity. | Allowed with full on-site capacity. | Allowed with full on-site capacity. | ||
| Business process outsourcing establishments (BPOs), and export-oriented businesses, including mining and quarrying activities. | Allowed with full on-site capacity. | Allowed with full on-site capacity. | Allowed with full on-site capacity. | Allowed with full on-site capacity. | ||
| Public transport providers and operators. | Allowed. REF: Paragraph B(2) of IATF Resolution no. 106-A, March 27, 2021. | Allowed. REF: Paragraph B(2) of IATF Resolution no. 106-A, March 27, 2021. | Allowed. REF: Paragraph B(2) of IATF Resolution no. 106-A, March 27, 2021. | Allowed. REF: Paragraph B(2) of IATF Resolution no. 106-A, March 27, 2021. | ||
| Media establishments and their total permanent staff complement, inclusive of reporters and other field employees. | Allowed with a maximum of 50% on-site capacity. | Allowed with a maximum of 50% on-site capacity. | Allowed with a maximum of 100% on-site capacity. | Allowed with a maximum of 100% on-site capacity. | ||
| Dental, rehabilitation, optometry, and other medical clinics for the treatment of illness or injuries. Provided, that there is strict observance of infection prevention and control protocols. Provided, further, that dental procedures shall be limited to emergency cases only and that the wearing of full Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs) by dentists & attendants shall be mandatory. Provided, finally, that home service therapy for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) shall be allowed. | Allowed with on-site skeleton workforce only. | Allowed with on-site skeleton workforce only. | Allowed with a maximum of 50%to 100% on-site capacity as determined by DTI. | Allowed with a maximum of 50%to 100% on-site capacity as determined by DTI. | ||
| Veterinary clinics. | Allowed with on-site skeleton workforce only. | Allowed with on-site skeleton workforce only. | Allowed with a maximum of 50%to 100% on-site capacity as determined by DTI. | Allowed with a maximum of 50%to 100% on-site capacity as determined by DTI. | ||
| Banks, money transfer services, including pawnshops only insofar as performing money transfer functions, microfinance institutions, and credit cooperatives, including their armored vehicle services, if any. | Allowed with on-site skeleton workforce only. | Allowed with on-site skeleton workforce only. | Allowed with a maximum of 50%to 100% on-site capacity as determined by DTI. | Allowed with a maximum of 50%to 100% on-site capacity as determined by DTI. | ||
| Capital markets, including but not limited to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, Securities and Exchange Commission, Philippine Stock Exchange, Philippine Dealing and Exchange Corporation, Philippine Securities Settlement Corporation, and Philippine Depository and Trust Corporation. | Allowed with on-site skeleton workforce only. | Allowed with on-site skeleton workforce only. | Allowed with a maximum of 50%to 100% on-site capacity as determined by DTI. | Allowed with a maximum of 50%to 100% on-site capacity as determined by DTI. | ||
| Water supply and janitorial/sanitation services and facilities, including waste disposal services, as well as property management and building utility services. | Allowed with on-site skeleton workforce only. | Allowed with on-site skeleton workforce only. | Allowed with a maximum of 50%to 100% on-site capacity as determined by DTI. | Allowed with a maximum of 50%to 100% on-site capacity as determined by DTI. | ||
| The energy sector (oil, gas, and power companies), their third-party contractors and service providers, including employees involved in electric transmission and distribution, electric power plant and line maintenance, electricity market and retail suppliers, as well as those involved in the exploration, operations, trading and delivery of coal, oil, crude or petroleum and by-products (gasoline, diesel, liquefied petroleum gas, jet oil, kerosene, lubricants), including gasoline stations, refineries, and depots or any kind of fuel used to produce electricity. | Allowed with on-site skeleton workforce only. | Allowed with on-site skeleton workforce only. | Allowed with a maximum of 50%to 100% on-site capacity as determined by DTI. | Allowed with a maximum of 50%to 100% on-site capacity as determined by DTI. | ||
| Telecommunications companies, internet service providers, cable television providers, including those who perform indirect services such as the technical, sales, and other support personnel, as well as the employees of their third-party contractors doing sales, installation, maintenance, and repair works. | Allowed with on-site skeleton workforce only. | Allowed with on-site skeleton workforce only. | Allowed with a maximum of 50%to 100% on-site capacity as determined by DTI. | Allowed with a maximum of 50%to 100% on-site capacity as determined by DTI. | ||
| Airline and aircraft maintenance, pilots and crew, and employees of aviation schools for purposes of the pilot’s recurrent training for flight proficiency and type rating using simulator facilities; and ship captains and crew, including shipyard operations & repair. | Allowed with on-site skeleton workforce only. | Allowed with on-site skeleton workforce only. | Allowed with a maximum of 50%to 100% on-site capacity as determined by DTI. | Allowed with a maximum of 50%to 100% on-site capacity as determined by DTI. | ||
| Funeral and embalming services. | Allowed with on-site skeleton workforce only. | Allowed with on-site skeleton workforce only. | Allowed with a maximum of 50%to 100% on-site capacity as determined by DTI. | Allowed with a maximum of 50%to 100% on-site capacity as determined by DTI. | ||
| Security personnel licensed by the PNP - Supervisory Office for Security and Investigation Agencies. | Allowed with on-site skeleton workforce only. | Allowed with on-site skeleton workforce only. | Allowed with a maximum of 50%to 100% on-site capacity as determined by DTI. | Allowed with a maximum of 50%to 100% on-site capacity as determined by DTI. | ||
| Printing establishments authorized by the Bureau of Internal Revenue and other government agencies to print accountable forms and other security documents. | Allowed with on-site skeleton workforce only. | Allowed with on-site skeleton workforce only. | Allowed with a maximum of 50%to 100% on-site capacity as determined by DTI. | Allowed with a maximum of 50%to 100% on-site capacity as determined by DTI. | ||
| Establishments engaged in repair and maintenance of machinery and equipment, for households and essential permitted establishments. | Allowed with on-site skeleton workforce only. | Allowed with on-site skeleton workforce only. | Allowed with a maximum of 50%to 100% on-site capacity as determined by DTI. | Allowed with a maximum of 50%to 100% on-site capacity as determined by DTI. | ||
| Establishments engaged in repair and maintenance of motorized and non-motorized vehicles, including the sale of spare parts. | Allowed with on-site skeleton workforce only. | Allowed with on-site skeleton workforce only. | Allowed with a maximum of 50%to 100% on-site capacity as determined by DTI. | Allowed with a maximum of 50%to 100% on-site capacity as determined by DTI. | ||
| Leasing of real & personal properties. | Allowed with on-site skeleton workforce only. | Allowed with on-site skeleton workforce only. | Allowed with a maximum of 50%to 100% on-site capacity as determined by DTI. | Allowed with a maximum of 50%to 100% on-site capacity as determined by DTI. | ||
| Employment activities that involve the recruitment and placement for permitted sectors. | Allowed with on-site skeleton workforce only. | Allowed with on-site skeleton workforce only. | Allowed with a maximum of 50%to 100% on-site capacity as determined by DTI. | Allowed with a maximum of 50%to 100% on-site capacity as determined by DTI. | ||
| Teachers, professors and other staff for purposes of conducting online/offline, and flexible classes, completion of grades, and processing of student credentials, requirements and documents. | Allowed with on-site skeleton workforce only. | Allowed with on-site skeleton workforce only. | Allowed with a maximum of 50%to 100% on-site capacity as determined by DTI. | Allowed with a maximum of 50%to 100% on-site capacity as determined by DTI. | ||
| Lawyers who will provide legal representation necessary to protect rights of persons as well as legal services for permitted establishments. | Allowed with on-site skeleton workforce only. | Allowed with on-site skeleton workforce only. | Allowed with a maximum of 50%to 100% on-site capacity as determined by DTI. | Allowed with a maximum of 50%to 100% on-site capacity as determined by DTI. | ||
| All other establishments, to the extent necessary for the buying and selling of consumer goods or services via the internet. | Allowed with on-site skeleton workforce only. | Allowed with on-site skeleton workforce only. | Allowed with a maximum of 50%to 100% on-site capacity as determined by DTI. | Allowed with a maximum of 50%to 100% on-site capacity as determined by DTI. | ||
| Agencies and instrumentalities of the government. | Allowed with on-site skeleton workforce only. | Allowed with on-site skeleton workforce only. | Allowed with a maximum of 50%to 100% on-site capacity as determined by DTI. | Allowed with a maximum of 50%to 100% on-site capacity as determined by DTI. | ||
| Entertainment Venues: Bars, Concert Halls, Theaters, etc. | NOT ALLOWED | NOT ALLOWED | NOT ALLOWED | NOT ALLOWED | NOT ALLOWED | Allowed |
| Recreational Venues: Internet Cafes, Billiard Halls, Arcades, etc. | NOT ALLOWED | NOT ALLOWED | NOT ALLOWED | NOT ALLOWED | NOT ALLOWED | Allowed |
| Amusement Parks, Fairs, Playgrounds, Kiddie Rides | NOT ALLOWED | NOT ALLOWED | NOT ALLOWED | NOT ALLOWED | NOT ALLOWED | NOT ALLOWED |
| Traditional Cockfighting & Cockpits | NOT ALLOWED | NOT ALLOWED | NOT ALLOWED | NOT ALLOWED | NOT ALLOWED | eSabong licensed & regulated by PAGCOR is Allowed. |
| Lottery (Lotto) | NOT ALLOWED | Temporarily Allowed under IATF Resolution No. 115 | Temporarily Allowed under IATF Resolution No. 115 | Temporarily Allowed under IATF Resolution No. 115 | Temporarily Allowed under IATF Resolution No. 115 | Allowed |
| Horse Racing with Off-Track Betting (OTB) Stations | NOT ALLOWED | NOT ALLOWED | Temporarily Allowed under IATF Resolution No. 114 | Temporarily Allowed under IATF Resolution No. 114 | Temporarily Allowed under IATF Resolution No. 114 | Temporarily Allowed under IATF Resolution No. 114 |
| Outdoor Contact Sports, Games, & Scrimmages | NOT ALLOWED | Individual Outdoor Exercises like Walking, Jogging, Running, or Biking are Allowed within the General Area of their Residence. | Non-Contact Sports Allowed | Non-Contact Sports Allowed | Non-Contact Sports Allowed | Non-Contact Sports Allowed |
| Indoor Sports Courts & Venues | NOT ALLOWED | NOT ALLOWED | Allowed at 50% capacity | Gyms/Fitness Centers at 20% capacity; May be increased up to 30% if with Safety Seal. Other indoor sports courts Allowed at 30% capacity. | NOT ALLOWED | Indoor Non-Contact Sports Allowed |
| Indoor Tourist Attractions | NOT ALLOWED | NOT ALLOWED | Allowed at 50% capacity | 30% capacity for Historical Site & Museums defined by DOT, with strict adherence to MPHS; may be increased up to 40% if with Safety Seal. | NOT ALLOWED | Allowed at 75% capacity |
| Venues for Meetings, Conferences, & Exhibitions | NOT ALLOWED | NOT ALLOWED | Allowed at 50% capacity | 30% capacity (only 10% capacity if used for social events); may add 10% if with Safety Seal. | NOT ALLOWED | Allowed at 75% capacity |
| Personal Care Services: Salons, Parlors, Beauty Clinics, etc. | NOT ALLOWED | NOT ALLOWED | Allowed at 50% capacity | 50% capacity Allowed only for services NOT requiring facemask removal; may add 10% if with Safety Seal. | 30% capacity Allowed only for services NOT requiring facemask removal; may add 10% if with Safety Seal. | Allowed |
| Outdoor Tourist Attractions | NOT ALLOWED | NOT ALLOWED | Allowed at 50% capacity | 50% Capacity with Strict MPHS adherence | 30% Capacity with Strict MPHS adherence | Allowed at 75% capacity |
| Specialized Markets of the DOT (Staycation/DOT-Accredited Accommodations) | NOT ALLOWED | NOT ALLOWED | Allowed | Allowed. Must follow MPHS, safety protocols; without age restrictions. Staycation Hotels with Certificate of Authority to Operate for Staycation (CAOS) may operate up to 100% capacity, Other DOT-accredited accommodation establishments at 30% capacity. LGU will have oversight. | Allowed. Must follow MPHS, safety protocols; without age restrictions. Staycation Hotels with Certificate of Authority to Operate for Staycation (CAOS) may operate up to 100% capacity, Other DOT-accredited accommodation establishments at 30% capacity. LGU will have oversight. | Allowed at 75% capacity |
| Indoor Dining | NOT ALLOWED | NOT ALLOWED | Allowed at 50% capacity | 40% Capacity; may add 10% if with Safety Seal. | 20% Capacity; may add 10% if with Safety Seal. | Allowed |
| Outdoor Dining (Al Fresco) | NOT ALLOWED | Allowed at 50% capacity | Allowed | 50% Capacity | 50% Capacity | Allowed |
| Religious Activities, Wakes, Weddings, Baptism | NOT ALLOWED | Allowed at 10% Capacity. LGUs may increase up to 30% for necrological services, wakes, inurnment, funerals -- limited to immediate family members only. | Allowed at 30% capacity. LGUs may increase up to 50% | 30% Capacity. LGUs may increase up to 50% | 10% Capacity. LGUs may increase up to 50% | Allowed at 50% capacity |
| Interzonal Travel from NCR+ Areas | NOT ALLOWED. Interzonal Travel limited to APORs only. | NOT ALLOWED. Interzonal Travel limited to APORs only. | Allowed subject to destination LGU restrictions. | Allowed subject to destination LGU restrictions.For P2P travel, allowed without age restrictions but negative test results required prior to travel. | Allowed subject to destination LGU restrictions.For P2P travel, allowed without age restrictions but negative test results required prior to travel. | Allowed subject to destination LGU restrictions. |
| Interzonal Travel within NCR+ Areas | Movement is limited to people accessing essential goods, for work in permitted establishments, or for other activities allowed in ECQ. | Movement is limited to people accessing essential goods, for work in permitted establishments, or for other activities allowed in MECQ. | Movement is limited to people accessing essential goods, for work in permitted establishments, or for other activities allowed in GCQ. | Movement is limited to people accessing essential goods, for work in permitted establishments, or for other activities allowed in the area. | Movement is limited to people accessing essential goods, for work in permitted establishments, or for other activities allowed in the area. | Not Applicable |
| Allowed Age Group | 18 to 65 years old (only when obtaining essential goods & services; for work in industries & offices or such other activities permitted). | 18 to 65 years old (only when obtaining essential goods & services; for work in industries & offices or such other activities permitted). | 18 to 65 years old. Fully vaccinated Senior Citizens may go out of their homes subject to presentation of duly-signed COVID-19 vaccination cards. | 18 to 65 years old. Fully vaccinated Senior Citizens may go out of their homes subject to presentation of duly-signed COVID-19 vaccination cards. | 18 to 65 years old. Fully vaccinated Senior Citizens may go out of their homes subject to presentation of duly-signed COVID-19 vaccination cards. | 15 to 65 years old. Fully vaccinated Senior Citizens may go out of their homes subject to presentation of duly-signed COVID-19 vaccination cards. |
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