Polycom Communicator Jim Kruger VP, Voice Marketing April 25, 2006
Polycom Communicator Personal USB speakerphone device for business-quality, full-duplex Skype voice and video calls Cobalt Blue  Charcoal Gray
By the WW Leader in Conference Phones SoundStation VTX 1000 TM SoundStation2 SoundStation2W VoiceStation TM  100 Good Better Best Small Room Medium Room Large Room SoundStation IP4000 Polycom is the category brand 2MM+ Conference Phones Sold 90%+ Market Share
Polycom Communicator - Features High-Fidelity Speaker Dual Stereo Microphones LED Light Ring Finger Tip Call Control Stereo Headphone Jack Up to 22 KHz Wideband 5+ ft. Mic Range Self-contained USB cable PDA size - approx. 5” x 3” x .85”; 5 - 6 oz.
Why is it unique? Business Quality  -  Only  Skype-certified speakerphone  that delivers business-class, high-fidelity performance  with echo cancellation and full-duplex Wideband  – Supports full range of Skype voice quality (16 kHz for Skype-to-Skype calls)  Superior Skype Integration  - Optimized Skype voice quality; API-level integration with convenient buttons to launch Skype, pick-up/hang-up calls, control volume, etc. without using mouse Sleek, Smart, Portable Design  – PDA-size; USB cable powers device and stores stores inside High Quality Components  - Includes two stereo microphones for individual or group calls (up to 5 foot range), and high-fidelity speaker (22 kHz) that can also play CD-quality music or presentation audio (stereo capable)
Who is it for? 30% of Skype users who primarily use it for business calls ~30M+ users WW. Skype key benefit – presence capabilities, ease of use, text chat, voice quality, cost effectiveness Skype users who do not want to be tethered to a headset to achieve good quality. Mobile workers who need business quality portable device to use with a laptop in a broad range of usage environments. Users who need a business-class device for individual and group Skype calls
Simple Set-Up & Use USB powered Cable provided and  stores in device No batteries to charge Buttons on device enable  users to launch Skype, pick  up/hang up calls, control  volume, etc. w.o. relying on  mouse.
Skype/Polycom Relationship Strategic relationship with multiple offerings Polycom Communicator is co-branded with “Skype Certified” Sell through Skype store and Polycom channels Co-marketing Computer Calling Kit for SS2 & SS2W $39 Communicator $129
Go To Market Overview Launch: May 1, 2006, worldwide General Availability: by July 1 2006 List price: $129 USD Channels: Retail DMRs/Catalogs/Online Skype Store (online) Packaging available in multiple languages for North America, CALA, EMEA and APAC
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Polycom Communicator briefing for Skype Journal

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    Polycom Communicator JimKruger VP, Voice Marketing April 25, 2006
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    Polycom Communicator PersonalUSB speakerphone device for business-quality, full-duplex Skype voice and video calls Cobalt Blue Charcoal Gray
  • 3.
    By the WWLeader in Conference Phones SoundStation VTX 1000 TM SoundStation2 SoundStation2W VoiceStation TM 100 Good Better Best Small Room Medium Room Large Room SoundStation IP4000 Polycom is the category brand 2MM+ Conference Phones Sold 90%+ Market Share
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    Polycom Communicator -Features High-Fidelity Speaker Dual Stereo Microphones LED Light Ring Finger Tip Call Control Stereo Headphone Jack Up to 22 KHz Wideband 5+ ft. Mic Range Self-contained USB cable PDA size - approx. 5” x 3” x .85”; 5 - 6 oz.
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    Why is itunique? Business Quality - Only Skype-certified speakerphone that delivers business-class, high-fidelity performance with echo cancellation and full-duplex Wideband – Supports full range of Skype voice quality (16 kHz for Skype-to-Skype calls) Superior Skype Integration - Optimized Skype voice quality; API-level integration with convenient buttons to launch Skype, pick-up/hang-up calls, control volume, etc. without using mouse Sleek, Smart, Portable Design – PDA-size; USB cable powers device and stores stores inside High Quality Components - Includes two stereo microphones for individual or group calls (up to 5 foot range), and high-fidelity speaker (22 kHz) that can also play CD-quality music or presentation audio (stereo capable)
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    Who is itfor? 30% of Skype users who primarily use it for business calls ~30M+ users WW. Skype key benefit – presence capabilities, ease of use, text chat, voice quality, cost effectiveness Skype users who do not want to be tethered to a headset to achieve good quality. Mobile workers who need business quality portable device to use with a laptop in a broad range of usage environments. Users who need a business-class device for individual and group Skype calls
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    Simple Set-Up &Use USB powered Cable provided and stores in device No batteries to charge Buttons on device enable users to launch Skype, pick up/hang up calls, control volume, etc. w.o. relying on mouse.
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    Skype/Polycom Relationship Strategicrelationship with multiple offerings Polycom Communicator is co-branded with “Skype Certified” Sell through Skype store and Polycom channels Co-marketing Computer Calling Kit for SS2 & SS2W $39 Communicator $129
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    Go To MarketOverview Launch: May 1, 2006, worldwide General Availability: by July 1 2006 List price: $129 USD Channels: Retail DMRs/Catalogs/Online Skype Store (online) Packaging available in multiple languages for North America, CALA, EMEA and APAC
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