Skype Adds Gear from Creative, D-Link, IPEVO, Kodak, Netgear, Panasonic, and VTech

At CES, Skype announced seven deals with consumer electronics companies, including:

Creative Skype Internet PhonePLUS – a standalone phone that enables anyone to make free Skype calls over the Internet without a PC connection
D-Link Skype USB Phone Adapter (DPH-50U) – a Skype phone adapter that enables the use of Skype on a traditional phone
IPEVO Fly-1 Cordless Handset and Xing Speakerphone – PC and Mac compatible IPEVO Fly-1 cordless Skype USB handset and an IPEVO Xing Skype USB speakerphone
KODAK Photo Voice – a beta version of the first Skype certified online photo sharing service, available as a free download at Kodakgallery.com/photovoice
NETGEAR – a new communications device to be unveiled at CES on Wednesday
Panasonic – a cordless telephone product that interfaces directly with Skype, allowing users to make and receive Skype calls and traditional calls using the same device
VTech USB7100 Phone – availability of the previously announced VTech USB phone, expandable with up to four handsets and allows users to view their online contacts

http://www.skype.com

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