Unveiled at the Custom Electronic Design & Installation Association (CEDIA) Expo in Minneapolis, iPronto will provide consumers with a dynamic and easy-to-manage control platform for the connected home.
Based around a 6.4-inch (16cm) touchscreen LCD display, iPronto provides complete control of both audio/video devices and other household appliances which use either infra red or RF (radio frequency) remote control, such as lighting and air conditioning. Furthermore, a broadband Internet connection opens up an exciting new chapter in home entertainment, enabling the iPronto to access and download online content such as electronic program guides (EPGs), or to check news, e-mail and favourite websites.
Easy operation
Users can easily control devices either via the 640x480 resolution LCD display, or via exterior hard buttons, a stylus or with an integrated thumbwheel. The iPronto's easy-to-use interface includes the ability to access and display multiple information windows with simple navigation.
Utilizing WiFi (802.11b), the iPronto can also be used throughout the home to control devices and access content. Furthermore, iPronto features a built-in microphone and stereo speakers, enabling users to listen to MP3 files from the Internet, and can even be used as a web phone. For fast an easy access to content stored on PCs, the iPronto includes a USB connection. Battery powered, the iPronto includes a charger for topping up the battery quickly and easily, while an integrated flip-out stand provides a convenient rest during usage.
Philips will be introducing the iPronto exclusively in the United States this Autumn, and will be priced $1699.00. Plans for iPronto's introduction in Europe, Latin America and the Asia-Pacific market will be released in the coming months.
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