LUXEMBOURG, December 14, 2005 – Skype, the global Internet communications company, today announced the latest Skype certified products available in retail stores and online in time for the holidays. Select products are now available on Skype’s U.S. Web store at skype.com/store.
Today, Skype announced an IPEVO phone for Macintosh and new headsets from partners Icemat and Sennheiser Communications:
IPEVO Free-1 USB Handset – The first Skype certified handset to receive the iF Product Design Award 2006. IPEVO recently announced Free-1 for Macs. Free-1 is the first Skype certified handset to support both Windows and Mac platforms. IPEVO is offering a special holiday discount at http://www.ipevo.com (suggested retail price: $30).
Icemat’s Siberia Multi Headset – Makes a perfect gift for Skype, music and gaming fans. Retailing for $79, the headset comes with exceptionally comfortable large ear-cups and a unidirectional microphone that can be attached to anything. Volume can be adjusted with a separate control for convenience. The Siberia Multi Headset also includes a mini jack and converter for professional audio equipment. Icemat’s headsets are currently available to purchase at Icemat.com and will soon be available on the Skype Web store.
Sennheiser Communications Headsets – Great gifts for working professionals, avid travelers and serious gaming fans, Sennheiser Communications offers nine Skype certified headsets, including the Professional PC 120 headset. Retailing for $30, the PC 120 is an ultra-light, one-sided headset ideal for Internet communications. Especially great when traveling, the Professional PC 120 headset has an integrated volume control and microphone mute switch to keep sound at the right level and allow a side conversation in privacy, offering the flexibility you need while doing internet calls via Skype. Sennheiser Communications headsets are available for purchase at sennheisercommunications.com and will soon be available on the Skype Web store.
