It is only natural that VOIP Skype communications would make its way into the conference rooms of tech-savvy businesses, so it’s no surprise we’re seeing a variety of products competing in the market. The Polycom Communicator is one of the latest to enter the field. The Communicator is targeted to the 30% of Skype users who use it in the workplace. The Communicator offers hands-free, headset free conversation to small office and home office users. While it will work fine in larger settings, it's optimized for individual use as opposed to conference rooms. It should support small meetings of three to four people without difficulty.

In addition to the core speakerphone capabilities, the Polycom Communicator also offers high-quality audio output for playing music, games, etc. from a laptop or desktop PC.

The Polycom Communicator connects to any PC with a USB connection and is powered by Skype software. It features a full duplex, feedback-minimizing speaker and two logically placed microphones to allow four users to converse. All in all, this is a great product for a small business owner.

The Communicator will be available in June US$129.