Polycom Communicator From Skype
Today Polycom, Inc and Skype have collaborated together for providing high end communication solutions especially for Business houses and their growing needs. They have just recently launched an USB speakerphone for free of cost and hands free communication for Skype voice and video conversations.
This high end speakerphone has been designed to deliver flawless sound and eliminates any disturbances in the background like echoes etc. The Polycom Communicator is also capable of high-quality audio output for playing music, games, etc. and seamlessly integrates with the Skype software. The speaker has a very intuitive user interface and also has an extremely compact form factor. Polycom also has a Computer Calling Kit function for its SoundStation2(TM) and SoundStation2W(TM) conference phones . It will be available by June end for a price of US$129.
For more information about Polycom Communicator, visit the Polycom website at www.polycom.com/communicator.
"Personal and group collaboration is a critical communications need in this world of distributed workgroups. Skype's unique offering, broad global user base, and growing adoption within business environments is a natural fit for Polycom's leading communications and collaboration solutions," said Robert Hagerty, chairman and CEO of Polycom. "We are pleased to launch our first Skype Certified hands-free, wideband USB speakerphone, which leverages our expertise in real-time voice communications and is a logical extension of our award-winning voice communications product line. The Polycom Communicator's deep integration with Skype provides customers with unrivaled quality and performance in a personal PC speakerphone."
The Polycom Communicator delivers:
-- Exceptional voice quality -- The device features high-quality, full-
duplex (two-way), hands-free voice communications; high-fidelity
wideband audio quality capabilities and Polycom's renowned Acoustic
Clarity Technology that eliminates echoes and feedback. The device
also supports Skype's full wideband voice capabilities.
-- Multi-functional capabilities -- In addition to the Skype phone
capabilities, the Polycom USB Communicator can also be used as a
high-fidelity speaker (up to 22 kHz) for other PC applications,
including audio presentations, music, games, etc. It also has a
built-in stereo headset port for private conversations.
-- Freedom from a headset -- Users can hold high quality Skype calls
without the hassle of a being connected via a headset cable or
having a device against or in their ear.
-- Convenient call function buttons -- With deep integration to the
Skype application, the Polycom Communicator features convenient
buttons enabling users to easily launch Skype on their computer and
control volume, mute, and pick-up and hang-up calls.
-- Portable, compact design -- About the size of a PDA, the
speakerphone connects to a computer via an integrated USB cable
which also provides power; no batteries or additional power sources
are required The USB cable conveniently stores within the device.
The small size and carrying case makes the Polycom Communicator easy
to transport between home, office and on the road.
