Although the Internet connectivity is extending like anything and broadband is taking up around the world, but Skype is holding back its position dominating over others – be it Internet or broadband. Skype’s simple and easy-to-use software in combination of the free calls from Skype-to-Skype around each corner of the world can never be taken up by the Internet telephony business.
Asus has introduced its standalone Videophone certified by Skype at the 2009 Vegas CES. The Asus Eee Videophone AiGuru SV1 can be connected to the Internet via your home WiFi. And with its in-built speaker, integrated camera, screen and microphone, the Asus AiGuru SV1 becomes a fully functional videophone. Easy to set up and much quicker also, the AiGuru SV1 can be connected to your broadband through a LAN cable or a WiFi and sign in to your Skype account. The device can be made to sit by plugging in or can be made to run on its built-in rechargeable battery. So, you can very well take the device with you for any special video call or conference calls. For additional privacy you can also plug in the headphones and a microphone in you wish. You can even dial the non-Skype numbers with the same cheaper rate of Skype landline. Featured with a simple and icon based interface, a comparatively bigger and colorful high resolution 7 inch LCD display and approved by Skype. The balanced curves, sleek design and ergonomic get up in all make the device so attractive that you are sure to fall in love with it.
As the features, Asus Eee Videophone AiGuru SV1 happens to be the world’s first Skype certified standalone large screen Videophone offering you to make unlimited video Skype calls without any computer or additional software and hardware. The price of The Asus Eee Videophone AiGuru SV1 has been fixed at US $300 and is available right now at the online stores of Skype, especially for North Americans.
