Samsung HDTVs to Include Skype

Samsung's new 2010 LED 7000 and 8000 series HDTVs will include Skype software, allowing Skype users to make voice and video calls through the TVs.

The LED 7000 and 8000 series TVs include Samsung's free Internet@TV. To make Skype video calls, simply connect the TV to the Internet and attach a FREETALK TV Camera (available soon in the Skype Shop) and you're set! Use the TV remote control to sign into (or create) your Skype account, through the Skype interface on the television screen. Voice calls will use Skype's SILK audio codec, for excellent audio quality.

Skype video calls and voice calls between Skype users will be free. Using Skype to call traditional landline and mobile phones will cost pennies per minute.

The Samsung LED 7000 and 8000 series broadband HDTVs are currently shipping to the Korean market and will be available worldwide the first half of 2010.