ASUS iPod-friendly AIR3 internet radio launches

Posted by David Walker on Mon 29 Dec 2008

Bulgarian folk music at your fingertips

ASUS is offering something more than a tabletop iPod dock, with the AIR3 beefing up the sound and throwing internet radio into the mix.

The audio is certainly a big thing here, with a Texas Instruments Class-D amplifier and HDSS (High Definition Sound Standard) certified drivers boosting both clarity and output, the latter being around 36w. Obviously you can dock, charge and play your iPod or iPhone, with plenty of connectivity available to hook up to a screen if you want to show off your movies and photos.

However, if you want something a little different for your ears, the internet radio aspect will certainly offer it. Over 10.000 stations are pre-defined, with an LCD screen that doubles up for station information and bizarrely, the local weather forecast. Admittedly, a good number of net radio stations are beyond bad, but hunting down the inspired ones will keep you amused for weeks.

No news on price as yet, but expect to see it on the shelves in the next couple of months.

Link: ASUS (via Engadget)

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