Download Skype version 5.1 for Mac OS X

Skype for Mac has been updated to Skype Version 5.1 with  numerous bug fixes and new features and enhancements. Click here to Download Skype version 5.1 for Mac OS X

What�s new in Skype 5.1 for Mac OS X?:

• Fixed many issues including the iSight Firewire webcam detection problem

• Participants in group calls can easily identify active speakers

• Provide us with your call quality feedback after a call ends

• You can select recent called numbers stored in the dial pad.

New Features in Skype 5.1:

• Contact groups shown in on the right hand side, allowing more space in the side bar

• Several minor bug fixes Dial recently called numbers from dial pad

• Call Quality Feedback

• Focus on active speakers in group calls

System requirements

• 1GHz Intel processor

• Mac OS X v10.5.8 (Leopard) or newer.

• 100 MB free disk space.

• Either USB or regular headset if your Mac does not have a built-in microphone.

• Download drivers if you are using an external webcam.

• For voice calls recommend broadband connection with 100 kbps down / 100 kbps up.

• For group video calling everyone on the call needs Skype 5.0 for Windows or Mac or higher plus webcams, and at least one person needs a group video calling subscription.  For best quality we recommend you use a high-speed broadband connection of 4Mbps down/512kbps up and a computer with a Core 2 Duo 1.8 GHz processor. As a minimum you�ll need a high-speed broad connection of 512kbps down/128kbps up and a computer with a 1 GHz processor.

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