By Christabelle…@CBellesCloset
Every student, from an incoming high school freshman to a senior getting set for his final year in college, will be looking for the newest and coolest in tech for back to school. Skype has several great new products perfect to help everyone stay connected and save money in and out of the classroom.
- Skype for Windows Phone
(Cost: Free) – Call anyone from anywhere with the new Skype for Windows Phone! The free Skype app lets you connect instantly with free Skype voice and video calls; you even can make affordable calls to landlines and cell phones using Skype Credit. Perfect for calling your close friend or parents.
- Sony Bloggie Live™ HD Wi-Fi® Enabled Camera
(Cost: $250) – There are plenty of memories and events that you want to capture, save and share while at school. The Sony Bloggie Live™ HD Wi-Fi® Enabled Camera, featuring Qik Video from Skype, allows you to create live stream and share videos seamlessly, with family and friends on your social networks. You even can save your videos and upload them later to your personal blog and personal Qik webpage.
- Skype Group Video Calling
(Cost: Skype Premium Subscription $9.99) – If you can’t make it out of your house or dorm room to see friends and family, you can still meet up with your loved ones from the comfort of your bed or couch. Skype Group Video Calling allows you to connect with three to ten people anywhere around the globe to chat and hang out with video calling!
why is there a double -S- in your last name?
Norm CarathanaSiS
hi Norman – nice to see a fellow Greek here. Not sure why we have the “extra s” in our name, but it has always been like that. The family is from Samos (former cigarette import/export company started in the 1800’s).
cheers and happy new year!
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Rafaela,
We are happy you liked this article. Since this original post, I know Skype has had some wonderful updates to its services.
xo christabelle