At a press event in New York today (5/18/2015), Asus announced that its ZenFone 2 smartphone will be available in the US starting tomorrow. The ZenFone 2 was originally announced at CES earlier this year, and is one of the few phones available in the US with an Intel processor. A phablet-sized device, the ZenFone 2 has a 5.5-inch, 1080p display and a brushed aluminum finish. It runs Android 5.0 Lollipop with Asus' custom user interface. It will cost $299 with a lower end version available for $199.
Unlike its earlier US smartphones, Asus will not be selling the ZenFone 2 through carriers. Instead, it will be available unlocked through a variety of online retailers, including Amazon, starting tomorrow.