This looks like it could eventually be quite a nice product... asuming that it sells well enough for Asus to come out with a 2nd generation version that addresses the shortcomings. £220 is also a bit steep, mefinks.
First I was unimpressed with the unit's lack of touchscreen. I mean, why not? Everything has a touchscreen nowadays. Seems a pointless omission to me.
But then I was TOTALLY impressed by the fact that you can call your dear departed ones. Even fictional characters like Steptoe!! I can't wait to get one and call The Three Stooges...
Yes, too big. If you're willing to carry this thing around, why not get a second hand 701 or a 901 and then you'll have a real computer that does other things besides Skype and also folds neatly in two when you're not using it? It would also last a lot longer that 20 minutes when off-charge.
honestly 220 quid ? for that I could but thier eeepc (and have btw) and use that as a skype phones, and have pics shown internet radio etc etc 220 is also wayy above a 3 skype phone too.
I mean they couldn't have made it multipurpose could they? We're looking at getting hold of some MS Office Communicator phones at our place, and this wont do that? Aside from the video and audio protocols, all it needs to do is talk SIP!
An EEE 701 can be had for less than £100. It would be lighter, cheaper, and run for longer. It would give you a lot more functionality and connectivity. It'd have a better form factor too, rather than being the nebulous blob that it is. This waste of space looks like a (bad) student design project. 65% rating? Bearing in mind all of the above, it barely deserves 5%, surely.
Siralan's Amstrad Em@iler machines looked to be more useful pieces of tech.
Logitech Harmony ONE Advanced Universal Remote
Logitech Harmony 1100 Remote Control
Avayon DB8 Multi-Directional Antenna
Logitech Harmony 900 Universal Remote (LCD Touch Screen, Macro Control, 15 Devices)
Terk TERK HDTVa Indoor High Definition TV Antenna for HDTV
Nick Palmer
Sod the phone... #
Posted Friday 3rd April 2009 13:23 GMT
...I think beach girl may just have been supplanted in the affections of a sizeable portion of the Reg's Eee-perving readership...
Seriously, though, it does look fun - shame it can't be either cheaper or more functional; either would do.
Gordon Stewart
A Good Start #
Posted Friday 3rd April 2009 13:23 GMT
This looks like it could eventually be quite a nice product... asuming that it sells well enough for Asus to come out with a 2nd generation version that addresses the shortcomings. £220 is also a bit steep, mefinks.
Chris W
What for? #
Posted Friday 3rd April 2009 13:23 GMT
As far as I can see this is basically a netbook running skype for 220 quid. It seems over priced and rather pointless.
Andraž Levstik
@comes with full source code #
Posted Friday 3rd April 2009 13:23 GMT
No it does NOT it lacks the key piece of source code... a Skype Client
Luis Ogando
Touchscreen? Dead People..? #
Posted Friday 3rd April 2009 13:23 GMT
First I was unimpressed with the unit's lack of touchscreen. I mean, why not? Everything has a touchscreen nowadays. Seems a pointless omission to me.
But then I was TOTALLY impressed by the fact that you can call your dear departed ones. Even fictional characters like Steptoe!! I can't wait to get one and call The Three Stooges...
Frank
It's Too Big! #
Posted Friday 3rd April 2009 13:23 GMT
Yes, too big. If you're willing to carry this thing around, why not get a second hand 701 or a 901 and then you'll have a real computer that does other things besides Skype and also folds neatly in two when you're not using it? It would also last a lot longer that 20 minutes when off-charge.
simon
gwfaarrr 220 notes ??? #
Posted Friday 3rd April 2009 13:23 GMT
honestly 220 quid ? for that I could but thier eeepc (and have btw) and use that as a skype phones, and have pics shown internet radio etc etc 220 is also wayy above a 3 skype phone too.
paris cos she might buy one
E
Interesting #
Posted Friday 3rd April 2009 13:23 GMT
Presumably ASUS will iron out the wrinkles. What it really needs is 802.11b/g/n though.
Anonymous Coward
Put a cover over the mic and camera #
Posted Friday 3rd April 2009 14:36 GMT
They should put a cover over the camera and microphone, because it's only a matter of time before it's hacked, or bugged by the Stasi.
When you accept the call, you flip open the mic/camera cover to accept the call.
It would be a pity if they created a Telescreen by accident given the nature of those in power at the moment.
Otherwise, looks nice.
Stu
Conversation with Asus' sales guy... #
Posted Friday 3rd April 2009 14:36 GMT
Lets see now...
Looks and style - check.
functionality - check.
connectivity - check.
Price - half check.
hot marketing model - check.
.
Brilliant!
Whaddaya mean it only does Skype!? Throw it out!
I mean they couldn't have made it multipurpose could they? We're looking at getting hold of some MS Office Communicator phones at our place, and this wont do that? Aside from the video and audio protocols, all it needs to do is talk SIP!
Talk about limited.
Mathew White
Your fired! #
Posted Monday 6th April 2009 08:37 GMT
Amstrad Emailer for the new millennium.
Probably share in the emailer's bowl-over success as well.
Chris J
Is it simple enough to be used by Grandma? #
Posted Monday 6th April 2009 08:37 GMT
As that is the only real point of this phone as far as I can tell.
W
1.6kg / £220 / 20min battery #
Posted Monday 6th April 2009 08:37 GMT
An EEE 701 can be had for less than £100. It would be lighter, cheaper, and run for longer. It would give you a lot more functionality and connectivity. It'd have a better form factor too, rather than being the nebulous blob that it is. This waste of space looks like a (bad) student design project. 65% rating? Bearing in mind all of the above, it barely deserves 5%, surely.
Siralan's Amstrad Em@iler machines looked to be more useful pieces of tech.
Goat Jam
Why #
Posted Monday 6th April 2009 08:37 GMT
Why is the babe taling on the vidphone with Slugworth?
http://images.google.com.au/images?q=slugworth&oe=utf-8&rls=com.ubuntu:en-US:unofficial&client=firefox-a&um=1&ie=UTF-8&ei=QmnZSZniApOTkAXhhOTWCQ&sa=X&oi=image_result_group&resnum=4&ct=title
Also, I thought we already figured out that people don't want vidphones?
Paris, because I would make an exception on the vidphone thing if she was on my hotdial!
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