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Mumbai, India December 18, 2006 - ASUSTeK Computer Inc. (ASUS), a leading provider of digital home solutions, today introduced the world's first wireless music Skype™ phone, the AiGuru S1 in the Indian market. Offering free international calls with Skype support, Wi-Fi technology, wireless music player functions and remote controller features, the AiGuru S1 is a must-have for any true digital home.
"The goal of digital home technologies is to share computer resource with other electronic devices around the house and provide greater convenience," said Joe Hsieh, Director of ASUS digital home business. "The AiGuru S1 packed several practical features for easy and wireless access of PC functions. Skype, listen to music or even manage music library with this new product."
According to Mr. Altaf Ansari, Product Manager, ASUS India, "The ASUS AiGuru S1 Skype phone not only provides mobility to Skype users but also allows them to enjoy music on their PC wirelessly. The AiGuru S1 support Duo-Audio features which allows playing PC audio and Skype calls simultaneously"
Skype without wire constraints
With 802.11b+g support, the AiGuru S1 enables Skype calls without wire constraints, meaning users are free to roam around their homes while chatting. Unlike conventional wireless Skype phones based on Bluetooth technology, the AiGuru S1 provides superior wireless signal quality and larger signal coverage. It doesn't matter where the computer is located, users of the AiGuru S1 is no longer tied down next to their PCs or notebooks.
Wireless music player
The AiGuru S1 comes equipped with a high-quality speaker that turns it into an MP3 player. Access and stream songs stored in the PC via Wi-Fi connection for wireless music enjoyment. It also includes remote controller functions and Microsoft Media Player support, allowing users to manage music library, and play, stop, pause and skip songs without being right next to the computer.
Phone features packed in
Caller ID, phone book entries, call history, speaker phone for conference calls and answering machine functions are all included in the AiGuru S1. Unlike other Skype phones, there is no need to access the computer to search for phone numbers and call history. Simply press a few buttons, and all information are shown on the AiGuru's LCD display. In addition, the AiGuru S1 offers dual-audio channel, allowing it to operate without interfering with other computer audio functions. Users can watch DVDs or play games on the PC while making a free long distance call.
This phone will be available at an approximate end user price of Rs. 7750/- .
| AiGuru S1 specification summary | |
| Wireless Standard | 802.11 b+g at 11/ 54Mbps with auto-fallback and auto channel-selection |
| Power supply | Connect to PC or AC voltage adapter |
| Display | Built-in LCD screen |
| Keypad | LED backlight keypad |
| Speaker | 0.5W speaker output |
| Power duration | Li-Ion 3.7V 750mAH, 25 hrs stand-by time, 2.5 hrs talking-time |
| Language | Multi-language interface: Chinese/English/German/French/Spain/Italy/Russian |
| Dimension | 117(L) x 46(W) x 23(H) mm |
| Weight | 100g (battery included) |
| Operating distance | Indoor 30m Outdoor 100m (Range may vary depending on the environment) |
| Wireless Skype | Skype, ,Skypeln, SkypeOut, Skype Conference Call |
| Phone | Phone book search, call history Caller ID, call reject, redial, speed dial and call waiting Built-in answering machine Hands-free speaker phone Skype while playing games or DVDs |
| Wireless Music | Remote control playback list from Microsoft® Media Player |
| Player | Serves as a remote control and desktop speaker Multi-language song title display Built-in 3.5mm audio output Speaker and earphone jacks |
For more information on the AiGuru S1 Skype phone please visit: http://in.asus.com/
About ASUSTeK Computer Inc.
ASUSTeK Computer Inc. is a leading provider of 3C total solutions. Its product portfolio includes notebooks, motherboards, graphics cards, optical drives, information appliances, desktop PCs, servers, wireless solutions, mobile phones and networking devices. With world-class engineering and offices and subsidiaries located in all corners of the world, ASUSTeK provides innovative solutions to consumers, businesses and OEM/ODM customers, and has won 1706 awards in 2005, with recognition in design excellence in the form of the prestigious iF Gold Award. It ranks among the players in Business Week InfoTech for the 8th straight year. The company is the perennial leader of the motherboard and graphics card industries and a top 4 maker globally for notebooks.
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Mamta Bhatia
Corporate Communication Manager
ASUSTek Computer Inc., India.
Tel: +91-22-40058923
Cell: 9867613274
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Source: ASUSTek Computer Inc., India
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