distinctive new release in the company's five-year history. Thanks to
the feedback of tens of thousands of people, the new version offers
full-screen video calling, crystal clear call quality and is easier to
use than ever before. In addition, Skype users will find all of the
features they have come to expect – free voice and video calls to
other Skype users, instant messaging, SMS, as well as calls to
landlines and mobile devices around the world at very low rates.
Face-to-Face Video Calling
"Video calling has emerged as a very popular way for people to
communicate online," said Mike Bartlett, director of product strategy
for Skype. "Whether it's saying hello to your daughter at college or
reading a book to your child while you're away on business—video
calling lets you have the conversations that make a difference and it
really feels almost as good as being there."
With the all-new Skype, people can experience the benefits of free
face-to-face video calling. It's now easier to start a video call and
experience full-screen video, which makes conversations more intimate
and engaging.
Additionally, a new built-in bandwidth manager ensures that consumers
have the very best Skype video calling experience possible even on a
low-bandwidth connection. If you have a fast enough connection
(recommended 400 Kb/s or higher), a dual-core processor PC and a Skype
Certified High Quality Video webcam, Skype delivers up to
30-frames-per-second High Quality Video.
Improved Call Quality
Call quality is substantially improved in the new version of Skype.
The new audio codec achieves wideband audio quality using 50% less
bandwidth than previously required. Moreover, it introduces super
wideband audio that delivers crystal clear, richer and warmer sound to
those using a compatible headset and a high quality broadband
connection. The bandwidth manager interacts with the codec to adjust
quickly to fluctuating bandwidth conditions to produce the most
reliable sound.
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