After releasing several hot notebooks, ASUS has just added to their success the world’s first Skype Certified Videophone called the AiGuru SV1. The device allows the user to make unlimited phone calls using a webcam, a speaker and a microphone, and to see the person he or she is calling with the seven inch screen.
So, using the ASUS AiGuru SV1 videophone you’ll be giving yourself the chance to enjoy free Skype-to-Skype video and voice calls to friends and family all around the world. You won’t need a computer to get connected and it’s so simple to set up, that you just have to enter your Skype Name and password to start calling.
As I’ve already said, you can now make Skype calls without having to use your computer. Everything you need to do can be done on the videophone. Simply sign into Skype, check your contact list to see who’s available and those free Skype-to-Skype video and voice calls that you’ve always dreamed about. If you’re new to Skype, then you can create a Skype Name and search for friends directly on the videophone. The device is equipped with an integrated rechargeable battery and wireless connection which help you take your videophone with you wherever you are in the home or office. This way, you can share a recipe in the kitchen, show the relatives the new furniture or chat about what’s on television in the living room. This actually means you’ll be able to chat right about anywhere you like when you stay Wi-Fi connected.
In addition, as with regular Skype, you can call regular landlines and mobiles at discounted rates. In order to do this, you need a subscription from Skype which gives you unlimited calls to landlines for one low monthly fee. And if you get an online number you can receive calls from anyone too. You may also use it to make and receive conference calls (3 or more people), however in this mode there will be no video available and purely voice.
As far as the installation is concerned, the AiGuru is a straightforward process. You’ll need an existing broadband Internet connection and you can either connect the videophone via the supplied network cable or wirelessly. The wireless connection is the most convenient but you’ll need to enter any WEP or WPA key via the cursor keys and onscreen keyboard. You can also tweak the display settings such as brightness, hue and saturation. When talking about connections, we must not forget Ethernet, Wi-Fi, 3.5 mm microphone jack, 3.5 mm headphone jack, USB port (for service updates) and 12V DV power input.
