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Asus’ chairman Jonney Shih has confirmed the Asus Eee phone in a recent interview with the New York Times. Shih said that almost every flat surface could become a display in the future. We will use televisions to surf the Web, watch Internet content but that content will also be available on displays built into walls and mirrors. Other details are scarce, but rumours persist that the Eee Phone will launch in the first half of 2009. Stay tuned for more updates. [UnWiredView]
If you are a SKYPE user, then you might like this one. ASUS has released the first videophone fully integrated with Skype called the AiGuru SV1. The standalone videophone works without the need of a computer system. You just have to connect the SV1 to your network via a wired Ethernet connection or via Wi-Fi. The webcam itself sizes at 640 x 480 VGA resolution and costs $299.95. [Slashgear]
The highly anticipated Asus P565 smartphone has been unveiled to the market. Measuring 102mm x 60.5mm x 16mm and weighing at only 120 grams, this Windows Mobile 6.1-powered handset features 800MHz Marvell processor, a 2.8 inch VGA LCD display, Glide technology, 256MB flash memory, 128MB SDRAM, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR connectivity, 3MP shooter with autofocus and microSD/SDHC memory card slot. The smartphone also supports HSDPA 3.6Mbps and UMTS 2100, EDGE/GPRS/GSM 900/1800/1900 connectivity. [Akihabara]
Digitimes informed us that Asus will release its Android smartphone in 2009. The handset is targeted to the Taiwan market first before selling it to other regions. For your information, the company has also released its new Windows Mobile smartphone, called Asus P552w, that offers a new touch UI Glide developed by Asus. [Digitimes]
According to the rumors, Asus will release its new Asus P565 Communicator. However, there is no confirmation from the company. This Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional-powered smartphone supports GSM/GPRS/EDGE 900/1800/1900 MHz, UMTS / HSDPA 2100 MHz (3.6 Mbps), Marvell Tavor 800MHz processor, 256MB ROM, 128MB RAM, microSD memory card slot, Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR connectivity, Wi-Fi connectivity, SiRF Star III GPS chipset, 2.8 inch LCD display at 480 x 640 resolution, and a 3MP digital camera. [JustAMP]
Asus has recently introduced a new Windows Mobile 6.1-powered smartphone. The Asus P552w is the company’s first smartphone that features the Glide user interface. The handset is powered by the Marvell Tavor 624MHz processor, 256MB of storage capacity, 128MB DDR RAM, 2MP camera fixed focus, GPS navigation and a microSD memory card slot. The Asus P522w also supports tri-band GSM (900/1800/1900MHz), UMTS 2100MHz, HSDPA, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity. Unfortunately, the pricing and availability info are still unknown. [SlashPhone]
