Asus Intros Skype-Friendly Touch AiGuru SV1T Videophone

Ah, the videophone. Is it a dying breed, or simply a wonderful gadgetbeing introduced too far ahead of its time. After seeing Verizon's Hublaunch and then fall flat shortly thereafter, we're guessing it's theformer. Frankly, hardly anyone has time these days to sit down and takea call at home, so we definitely don't have time to sit down, getpretty, and take a videophone call at home.

For those lucky enough to know exactly what "free time" truly is,though, Asus is making sure there's an option. The AiGuru SV1T is saidto be the most intuitive way to make a VoIP call, boasting a 7" touchpanel, built-in webcam, speaker, microphone and Wi-Fi capabilities toletusers make unlimited video calls for free to other Skype users withoutthe need for a computer. The device is actually a second-generationproduct, with this version supporting Skype-to-Skype video and voicecalls, conference calls and even calls to fixed and mobile lines.

Honestly, the device seems like it would handle Skype video callseasily, but we're still not sure that anyone would take the time totruly take advantage. If you know you would, you'll have to wait a bitlonger before Asus dishes out pricing and availability details.

Free Calls Whenever, Wherever

With the ASUS Videophone Touch AiGuru SV1T, free unlimited video andvoice calls can be made to anyone on Skype. This lets users makeSkype-to-Skype calls whenever the need arises, without having to worryabout costs. ASUS Videophone Touch AiGuru SV1T users can also receivecalls from Skype users who don't have a videophone.

ASUS Videophone Touch AiGuru SV1T users looking to make calls tofixed and mobile lines can subscribe to one of Skype's popularunlimited calling* subscriptions or purchase Skype credits atwww.skype.com.

Great Video and Voice Communications Experience

The ASUS Videophone Touch AiGuru SV1T is designed specifically forvideo calls and is equipped with a large, high-resolution 7"touchscreen and an integrated webcam for greater video call quality.Its built-in microphone and speaker also ensure exceptional soundquality; users who wish to maintain their privacy during calls can optto use a standard mini-jack headset and microphone.

Easy to Set Up and Easy to Use

The ASUS Videophone Touch AiGuru SV1T offers the quickest, easiestand most fun way to make free video calls—at no point is a computer oradditional software required. Users can be up and running in threesimple steps:
1. Connect to a broadband connection, either wirelessly or via an Ethernet cable
2. Sign-in with an existing Skype name or create a new one
3. Start video calling

The ASUS Videophone Touch AiGuru SV1T is as easy to use as it is toset up. Its intuitive icon-driven touchscreen interface enables thespeedy keying-in of characters, allowing for fast contact searches andthe inputting of new contact information.

With its Wi-Fi capability, small footprint and rechargeable batterypower supply, the portable ASUS Videophone Touch AiGuru SV1T does notneed to be tied to a wall socket nor a computer during use. It can bemoved from room to room without the hassle of interrupting or droppinga call.