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ASUS launches world’s first wireless music skype phone in India

Posted on December, Tuesday 19, 2006 By News Desk

ASUS launches world’s first wireless music skype phone in India.



ASUSTeK Computer Inc. (ASUS), a leading provider of digital home solutions, has introduced the worlds 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 Product Manager, ASUS India, Altaf Ansari, 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 feature

s 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 doesnt 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 pac

ked 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 AiGurus 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/-.

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