Skype to
make internet communications on Toshiba notebooks even easier
Released
on = August 22, 2007, 7:16 am
Press
Release Author = Skype
Industry
= Internet
& Online
Press
Release Summary = Skype announce that Toshiba's Digital
Products Division will market the Skype Internet communication software
on the company's notebook computers
Press
Release Body = Skype, the leading Internet communications
company, has announced that Toshiba's Digital Products
Division will market the Skype Internet communication software
on the company's notebook computers, including the Satellite,
Tecra, Portege and Qosmio product lines. These new Toshiba
notebooks featuring Skype are currently
available through both retail and online channels in the U.S., including
Toshiba's online store.
The
addition of Skype
on select Toshiba notebook computers with built-in
webcams and microphones creates an all-in-one internet communications
solution for customers. Initially, Toshiba notebooks
featuring webcams will include select configurations of the Satellite
A215, Satellite X205, Tecra M8 and Qosmio F45 series. Customers
will be able to see the branded offering with a Skype logo
found adjacent to the units' built-in webcam. In addition, customers
will be able to access a Skype icon available on
the desktop to quickly and easily download the latest Skype
client software from a co-branded Skype
and Toshiba landing page.
Jeff
Barney, vice president of marketing, Digital Products Division,
Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. said, "Toshiba
is dedicated to offering innovative notebook computers which provide
users with the right balance of functionality and performance to
enhance its customers overall mobile computing experience. Toshiba
is confident users will appreciate the ability to connect with families,
friends and colleagues across the world via Skype's
unique Internet communication tool."
This
marketing agreement with one of the nation's leading notebook computer
vendors, further builds on Skype's momentum and
reach to U.S. consumers. Last month, Skype announced
plans to sell Skype Certified devices and accessories
and pre-paid cards for Skype in 1,800 Wal-Mart
stores throughout the country.
"Skype
is always looking for meaningful ways to extend its reach in the
marketplace and we believe this relationship will make it easier
for the millions of Toshiba notebook users in the
U.S. to experience the benefits of Skype Internet calling
(http://www.skype.com/products/skypetogo/),"
said Don Albert, vice president and general manager of Skype
North America. "Teaming up with Toshiba
will directly present Skype's offerings to more
potential users and will provide an ideal communications PC solution
for them to stay in touch with their friends, family and business
colleagues from home, in the office or on the go."
Skype's
free software makes it possible for anyone with an internet connection
to take advantage of its rich features and make free, high quality
voice and video calls, to send instant messages or share files over
the internet and to conduct conference calls (up to 10 people) and
public chats (up to 150 people). Skype also offers
low-cost products which include an annual subscription unlimited
calling plan within the U.S. and Canada for $29.95, international
calling to landlines and cell phones for pennies a minute, call-forwarding
(http://www.skype.com/products/callforwarding/),
Skype Voicemail (http://www.skype.com/products/skypevoicemail/)
and more.
About
Skype:
Skype sets conversations free by providing new
and easy ways to stay in touch over the internet. Millions of people
every day make free Skype-to-Skype voice and video calls
and send instant messages using our software. Some pay a little
per minute for long-distance and international calls to phones and
mobiles and for SMS, voicemail and call forwarding, or they buy
subscriptions that give unlimited calls nationwide. Skype
certify and sell hundreds of hardware products from more
than 50 partners and work with third-party developers to create
software to extend Skype's functionality. Skype
has been downloaded more than half a billion times and over 196
million people from almost every corner of the globe have registered.
Access
to a broadband Internet connection is required for Skype
and all Skype Certified devices and accessories.
Skype is not a replacement for a traditional telephone
service and cannot be used for emergency calling.
Skype,
SkypeIn, SkypeOut, Skype Me, Skype Certified, Skypecasts, associated
logos and the "S" symbol are trademarks of Skype Limited.
Web
Site = http://www.skype.com/
Contact
Details = Skype PR Contact:
Stephanie Zari,
Skype,
2 Stephen Street,
London,
W1T 1AN,
+44 (0)121 288 3779
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