SAN DIEGO, Aug. 21 /PRNewswire/ -- Sony today took the wraps off its
new wireless, multi-room audio system for listening to iPod(R) players.
The new S-AIRPLAY(TM) system features Sony's S-Air(TM) technology,
which provides a practical, wireless multi-room solution without
complicated setup requirements. Wireless audio can be transmitted from the
system's main docking station in one room to various rooms throughout the
home -- up to nearly 164 feet -- simply by plugging a separate S-Air
wireless speaker into a power outlet.
"This technology makes it easy to listen to music from a compatible
iPod without carrying it from room to room," said Andrew Sivori, director
of marketing in the personal audio group at Sony Electronics' Digital
Imaging and Audio Division. "It's an easy, inexpensive way to get
multi-room audio without professional installation."
S-Air technology delivers audio wirelessly to the included speakers
without interfering with other household devices. The system comes with one
docking station and two S-Air wireless speakers, but it can transmit to up
to 10 speakers simultaneously (additional speakers sold separately).
Equipped with an AM/FM tuner, the S-AIRPLAY system's dual source
feature lets users listen to music from the iPod player or from a radio
station. Listeners in one room can hear their favorite radio station, while
listeners in another room can enjoy music from the iPod at the same time.
The S-Air wireless speakers include remote control capability for the
iPod player's music tracks so you can advance or go back to previously
played songs. The speakers also incorporate sleep timers and an alarm clock
function, making them perfect for bedside placement.
To connect to an existing home theater system or television set, the
docking station includes composite A/V outputs. It also charges the iPod
while it is docked.
Pricing and Availability
Pre-orders for the S-AIRPLAY audio system are now being accepted online
at http://www.sonystyle.com. The system (model AIR-SA20PK) will be
available in September for about $400 at Sony Style(R) retail stores and
select retailers nationwide. Additional S-Air wireless speakers will also
be available next month for about $130 direct from Sony.
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