IRIS 9000 is quite an amazing first dedicated accessory for Siri, the iPhone 4S’s AI-powered digital assistant. Developed by ThinkGeek, it is a voice control module that lets you control Apple’s Siri voice assistant from across the room. Just place your iPhone 4S into the Iris 9000 cradle and tap the included micro remote control once to trigger Siri. The built-in microphone can pick up your voice from up to 50-feet away while the embedded speaker amplifies and announces Siri’s response.Wow! IRIS 9000 also allows you to make and receive calls like a standard speakerphone.
Here are the official product specs:
Control your iPhone 4S and Siri from across the room
Classic Sci-fi styling. Aluminum accents.
Included micro remote triggers Siri with a single button press
Built-in mic picks up your voice at a distance
Embedded speaker amplifies Siri’s responses
Use as a standard speakerphone to make and receive calls
Glowing LED eye flickers along with Siri’s voice
Powered by included 120-240V AC adapter
ONLY COMPATIBLE WITH iPhone 4S
Patent pending technology
Exclusive product designed and manufactured by ThinkGeek
The IRIS 9000 will go on sale in Spring 2012 for $59.99. Check out the cool presentation video below and tell us what you think:
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