Update: ASUS Press Release

ASUSTeK Computer Inc. (ASUS), a leading provider of digital home solutions, today introduced the world’s first wireless music Skype™ phone, the AiGuru S1. 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.”

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 AiGure 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 A i Guru S1. Unlike other Skype phones, there is n o 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 A i Guru S1 offers dual-audio channel, allowing it to operate without interfering with other computer audio functions . U sers can watch DVD s or play games on the PC while making a free long distance call.

ASUS AiGuru S1 Reviews

Trusted Reviews takes a look at the ASUS AiGuru S1 Wireless Skype phone and writes, “I found that I had perfect audio quality when chatting with friends over Skype. … Since Skype uses the phone as an audio streaming device (when you get down to the nuts and bolts), Asus has added support for streaming music from Windows Media Player, too. By selecting a pre-made playlist, you can then choose these songs from the menu on the phone, in the same way you would an MP3 player. … The biggest disappointment about this phone is that it still requires the computer to be on and it needs a separate wireless dongle to work. If you look past this issue, it’s a solid phone that works reliably. The dock is a nice touch, and the streaming music could be really handy.”