{"id":104808,"date":"2009-01-06T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2009-01-05T16:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new-www.vtech.com\/press_release\/2009\/vtech-enters-home-audio-market-with-feature-rich-wi-fi-music-streaming-device-to-be-showcased-at-2009-ces\/"},"modified":"2024-04-24T15:01:10","modified_gmt":"2024-04-24T07:01:10","slug":"vtech-enters-home-audio-market-with-feature-rich-wi-fi-music-streaming-device-to-be-showcased-at-2009-ces","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vtech.com\/en\/press_release\/2009\/vtech-enters-home-audio-market-with-feature-rich-wi-fi-music-streaming-device-to-be-showcased-at-2009-ces\/","title":{"rendered":"VTech Enters Home Audio Market with Feature-Rich Wi-Fi Music Streaming Device to be Showcased at 2009 CES"},"content":{"rendered":"

Beaverton, Ore.<\/strong> \u2013 VTech Communications, Inc. (a wholly-owned subsidiary of VTech Holdings Ltd. HKSE: 303; ADR: VTKHY), today extended its wireless expertise into the home audio market with the introduction of a feature-rich music streaming device designed as a complete music hub for the home.<\/p>\n

\"IS9181\"VTech’s new IS9181 is the first Internet radio receiver to offer a rich range of features and superior sound quality for under US$200. The competitively priced music hub delivers higher sound quality than other similarly priced music devices and enables consumers to play Internet radio selections, stream music libraries stored on their computers (PC\/Mac-compatible) and connect any digital audio player using the line-in cord provided.<\/p>\n

Once users connect the IS9181 to their home wireless network (802.11 b & g), they can enjoy a variety of music offerings from more than 11,000 free Internet radio stations worldwide, as well as audio files (MP3, WMA, AAC, WAV, Real) stored on a Wi-Fi-enabled PC, Mac or laptop. The IS9181 also includes an auxiliary audio cable to play files from MP3 or CD players or any other device with a 3.5mm headset jack.<\/p>\n

This new music hub un-tethers music lovers from their computers to enjoy digital music in the living room, bedroom or anywhere in the home, and takes Internet radio to a new level beyond the PC listening experience. With dynamic, room-filling sound quality superior to laptops or other currently-available devices of its kind, the IS9181 offers built-in 3W front-facing tuned stereo speakers, as well as a 10W subwoofer with class D amplifiers for powerful bass response. Other streaming devices include only either one or two front-facing speakers.<\/p>\n

“This new music hub provides the ultimate freedom and flexibility for consumers to enjoy a quality music listening experience with a rich variety of content options \u2013 all at an affordable price,” said Matt Ramage, senior vice president of product management, VTech Communications, Inc. “We have applied our long history of innovation in developing feature-rich wireless products for the home phone market to delivering a Wi-Fi music streaming device that is a level above what\u2019s currently on the market today.”<\/p>\n

Global Music Exploration at Your Fingertips<\/strong><\/p>\n

With access to music from every corner of the globe, IS9181 listeners can easily switch from New York-based dance station ElectricFM to St. Petersburg, Russia-based oldies station Channel Melodia \u2013 and more. The IS9181 offers music enthusiasts access to thousands of Internet radio stations and the ability to search for music by country, state and genre.<\/p>\n

Simplifying audio exploration even further, a comprehensive guide to all available stations will be available at www.vtechphones.com<\/a>. Once a desired station is located using the guide, users can push their favorite stations directly to the IS9181 for one-touch access.<\/p>\n

Stations can be preset for easy recall, and the remote control ensures convenient management across the room. With optional battery power operation (requires six AA batteries, not included), users can even take the IS9181 out of their home or office to the patio or backyard, as long as the Wi-Fi signal is in range for streaming.<\/p>\n

Even More Features Packed in the IS9181<\/strong><\/p>\n

In addition to music options, the IS9181 also offers localized weather (based on zip code), personalized horoscope content and a full color LCD for easy viewing.<\/p>\n

Key features of the IS9181 include:<\/em><\/p>\n