Polycom Communicator – hands-free Skype experience

Polycom Inc., the largest U.S. maker of audioconferencing speakerphones, launched on Monday its first product designed for use
with the popular VoIP provider Skype

Polycom Communicator gives you the ultimate hands-free Skype experience. Based on the same technology used in Polycom’s legendary line of triangular SoundStation conference phones, the Skype-certified Polycom Communicator enables crystal-clear, natural conversations when using Skype. Enjoy the freedom of not wearing your headset for hands-free Skype calls, or plug into the built-in stereo headphone port for private conversations.

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.

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