Skype Introduces Gifts for the Holiday Season; New Gadgets from Icemat, Sennheiser, Motorola, Linksys, Logitech and Others Make Perfect Holiday Gifts for Friends and Families to Stay in Touch

Today, Skype announced an IPEVO phone for Macintosh and newheadsets from partners Icemat and Sennheiser Communications:

IPEVO Free-1 USB Handset - The first Skype certified handset toreceive the iF Product Design Award 2006. IPEVO recently announcedFree-1 for Macs. Free-1 is the first Skype certified handset tosupport both Windows and Mac platforms. IPEVO is offering a specialholiday 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 withexceptionally comfortable large ear-cups and a unidirectionalmicrophone that can be attached to anything. Volume can be adjustedwith a separate control for convenience. The Siberia Multi Headsetalso includes a mini jack and converter for professional audioequipment. Icemat's headsets are currently available to purchase atIcemat.com and will soon be available on the Skype Web store.

Sennheiser Communications Headsets - Great gifts for workingprofessionals, avid travelers and serious gaming fans, SennheiserCommunications offers nine Skype certified headsets, including theProfessional PC 120 headset. Retailing for $30, the PC 120 is anultra-light, one-sided headset ideal for Internet communications.Especially great when traveling, the Professional PC 120 headset hasan integrated volume control and microphone mute switch to keep soundat the right level and allow a side conversation in privacy, offeringthe flexibility you need while doing internet calls via Skype.Sennheiser Communications headsets are available for purchase atsennheisercommunications.com and will soon be available on the SkypeWeb store.

"Combining Sennheiser's longstanding expertise in audio headsetswith Skype's expertise in Internet communications takes communicationto a new level," said Michael Porsbo, Sennheiser Communicationsmarketing manager. "It is exciting to be part of a consumer servicethat is accessible to everyone and improves the way people communicatewith their friends, family and colleagues."

In addition, the following products, which make great holidaygifts, are available at skype.com/store and/or in Skype Corners atlocal RadioShack stores:

Skype Starter Pack - A great stocking stuffer for friends andfamily! The Skype Starter Pack is available at www.skype.com/store andat RadioShack for a special price of $4.99 until December 24(regularly $9.99). With the Skype Starter Pack, anyone can get startedwith free Skype software, a Skype-enabled headset with microphone and30 SkypeOut minutes to call any number anywhere in the world.

Motorola Wireless Internet Calling Kit - A wireless headset and PCadaptor, which allows you to make Skype calls while wirelesslyconnected to your PC. The same headset will also work with yourBluetooth cell phone. The headset is bundled with a voucher for 30free SkypeOut minutes to call any number anywhere in the world(suggested retail price: $99).

Linksys CIT200 Internet Telephony Kit - A Skype cordless phonethat plugs into your computer's USB port and allows you to take Skypecalls from anyplace in your home or office; bundled with a voucher for60 free SkypeOut minutes to call any number anywhere in the world(suggested retail price: $129).

Logitech QuickCam(R) Fusion(TM) and QuickCam(R) for Notebooks -For desktop or notebook computers, these 1.3 megapixel Web cameraswork with Skype and offer a free directory of characters and avatarsthat track your face and follow your movements, making Skype Videocalls fun for kids of all ages (suggested retail price: $99).

RTX DUALPhone - A Skype cordless phone that plugs into yourcomputer and landline at the same time, which allows you to make andtake Skype and landline calls from the same phone (suggested retailprice: $139).

VoIPvoice Cyberphone-K - A Skype handset that plugs into yourcomputer's USB port and indicates the phone's connection and off-hookcondition. Also includes an invisible hook switch with proximitysensing for an intuitive start and end to calls. A PC sound card isnot required; calls can be made while listening to music on thecomputer (suggested retail price: $50).

"With the growing popularity of consumer electronics, we areexcited to offer new Skype certified hardware in time for theholidays," said James Bilefield, vice president of businessdevelopment for Skype. "Skype allows people everywhere to connectquickly and easily with colleagues and loved ones. With the launch ofthe U.S. Web store, Skype certified products are easy to purchase andmake talking to and seeing your loved ones more simple than everbefore."

Skype has entered into a relationship with Brightpoint (NASDAQ:CELL) to develop, host and maintain the Skype U.S. Web store, makingSkype certified hardware and accessories, and Skype add-on servicesavailable to the U.S. market. Most Skype certified products areavailable online at skype.com/store and at local RadioShack stores inthe U.S. Nearly 100 products have been Skype certified to date, andnew products are being announced each week. In the U.S., gifts orderedonline by December 20 will arrive in time for Christmas.

About Skype

Skype is the world's fastest growing service for Internetcommunication, allowing people everywhere to make unlimited voice andvideo calls for free. Skype is available in 27 languages and is usedin almost every country around the world. Skype generates revenuethrough its premium service offerings such as making and receivingcalls to and from landline and mobile phones, as well as voicemail andcall forwarding services. Skype also has a growing network of hardwareand software partners. Skype is an eBay company (NASDAQ:EBAY).

To learn more visit skype.com.

Skype is not a telephony replacement service and cannot be usedfor emergency calling.