ASUS officially launches iPod-friendly AIR3 internet radio

Posted Dec 26th 2008 7:34AM by Darren Murph

Not that this debut is anything shocking (thanks, FCC!), but we're still stoked to see ASUS get all official with its AIR3 sound system. Sure, it's not exactly treading on new ground, but for those looking for a touch more functionality in their iPod sound system, the internet radio inclusion is one that's much appreciated. ASUS talks pretty big about the device's audio prowess, noting that it utilizes a Texas Instruments Class-D amplifier and HDSS (High Definition Sound Standard) certified drivers. Also of note, the unit includes S-Video / composite video outs and supports UPnP sharing via 802.11b/g WiFi or Ethernet; if that's not enough to catch your eye, there's also a useful auxiliary input and built-in weather forecast display that pulls down updates from the world wide web. As ASUS always does, we're left hangin' sans a price or release date, but we suppose it's teaching us a lesson in patience... or something.

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Tags: AIR3, ASUS, audio, boombox, HDSS, internet radio, InternetRadio, ipod radio, ipod sound system, ipod speaker system, IpodRadio, IpodSoundSystem, IpodSpeakerSystem, radio, speaker, speakers

(Unverified) (Dec 26th 2008 8:12AM) - Neutral

I actually think that this product looks really cool. I was looking for an iPod speaker for a while, but then I started looking for an internet radio device to play Pandora through. This does both! :D

(Unverified) (Dec 26th 2008 8:59AM) - Neutral

Useless if you have a touch or iphone as there are already plenty of internet radio apps for those that will turn any speaker into an internet radio one.

Taylor Tay (Dec 26th 2008 10:47AM) - Neutral

Depends on how versatile the "internet radio" is.
Might only let you access a few stations of their choosing, or only playlist streams, not Pandora...

(Unverified) (Dec 26th 2008 10:53AM) - Neutral

Can I use the iPod radio while I use the iPod converter to put dvd to ipod http://www.convert-video-dvd.com/dvd-to-ipod-converter.html#115 ?
Can the iPod converter app work along with AIR3 internet radio?

(Unverified) (Dec 26th 2008 11:39AM) - Neutral

What is it about every single iPod gadget, whereby the iPod is placed at the top and sticks straight into the air like it's being presented to you as something you're supposed to worship? What is it about the iPod that makes it too good to integrate directly into the structure of the other item, such as putting it flush into the case for optimum usability and structural support? Why must it always stick straight out of the top of every single addon device like a boner?