Must-Have Skype Tech to Pack for Your Vacation This Summertime

06/22/2012 in Play Blog by cassieh23

Are you packing your bags and taking a summertime breather? If so, you’re not alone! According to a recent survey of U.S. travelers, 77% of people are planning on taking a vacation this summer. In addition to packing your sunscreen and sundresses, try out the following tips which provide must-have travel items that’ll help you share vacation memories and keep in touch with your friends and loved ones while on-the-go:

Want to capture your vacation memories in real-time? – Whether it’s a beautiful day at the beach or a backyard barbeque, the Sony Bloggie Live™ HD camera, a Wi-Fi enabled camera, will do it all! And with Qik video from Skype embedded in the device, users can seamlessly create, share and store videos with friends and family on their social networks, through email or text, or on blogs and web sites.

Excited for vacation, but worried about staying in touch with people back home? Skype mobile on Skype for iPhone, iPad, Android, Windows Phone allows travelers to stay in touch with free Skype-to-Skype video and voice calls while on-the-go. By downloading Skype mobile for free, there is no excuse not to share your summer kick-off experiences in real-time with others!

Stuck in weekend traffic with the whole family? In preparation for bumper-to-bumper summertime traffic jams, pack the PlayStation® Vita to keep the kids engaged during the long car ride to the beach house. Even more, with Skype for PS Vita, your family can now use the gaming device to stay in touch with loved ones with free Skype-to-Skype video and voice calls!

Will you be using Skype during your summer vacation? Leave a comment and share with us.

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