Torrance, CA – August 31, 2006–TRENDnet, a best-in-class manufacturer of wired and wireless networking solutions announced it is shipping theVoIP USB Speakerphone for Skype™(TVP-SP2). The latest Skype™ phone from TRENDnet allows users to make hands-free Skype™ calls or conduct headset enabled conversations through the console’s built-in stereo headphone port.

Skype™ is the world’s leading provider of Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) telephone service, which allows users to place and receive encrypted calls to other Skype™ users or regular landline and mobile phones over a high-speed internet connection for a fraction of the cost of traditional telephony. More and more users are looking to Skype™ and other VoIP services as a complement to existing phone systems to help reduce their phone bills. The newUSB Speakerphone is a versatile phone designed to make Skype™ a practical alternative for use in the home or office.

The unit includes a backlit, high resolution LCD screen to easily view contact lists, calling history and caller ID information. Hot key functionality allows callers to make phone calls to Skype™ contacts or regular mobile and landline phones with the touch of a button. Echo-cancellation technology makes for crystal clear, full-duplex communication. And since the phone is bus-powered, it does not require an external power supply, but can simply be powered through the laptop or desktop USB connection.

The TVP-SP2VoIP USB Speakerphone will be available for a U.S. Average Selling Price of $69.99 (USD). TRENDnet also plans to launch 3 other wired Skype™ solutions in the coming months in addition to its award-winning TVP-SP1BK and TVP-SP2 products. The full suite of Skype™ VoIP products will include:

• TVP-SP1BK –ClearSky™ Bluetooth VoIP Phone Kit (Currently Available)
• TVP-SP2 -VoIP USB Speakerphone (Currently Available)
• TVP-SP3 – VoIP USB Phone (September 2006)
• TVP-SP4BK –ClearSky™ Bluetooth VoIP Conference Phone Kit (October 2006)
• TVP-SP5G - VoIP Gateway for Skype™ (October 2006)

TRENDnet è fornitore globale di soluzioni di rete pluripremiate nei settori IT, sorveglianza, trasporti e distribuzione di energia, sia per utenti privati che per aziende di qualsiasi dimensione. TRENDnet, azienda che dal 1990 sviluppa soluzioni di rete affidabili, consente agli utenti di condividere l'accesso a banda larga, contenuti multimediali e periferiche di rete per una connettività realmente universale. Il diversificato portafoglio prodotti di TRENDnet include multi-gigabit, industriale, PoE, switch di rete, fibra, wireless, telecamere IP, NVR, distribuzione di potenza, KVM, pannelli di permutazione, Powerline, USB e molto altro ancora. Maggiori informazioni su TRENDnet sono disponibili sul sito www.trendnet.com.