Systemax, announces a new partnership with leading VoIP and videophone communications company 8x8, Inc. to bring VoIP to the masses through an exclusive offer on select desktop personal computers. The offer bundles 8x8's Packet8 Softalk voice and video soft phone with select Systemax VoIP Desktop Personal Computers -- starting as low as $299 after rebate.

Available exclusively through TigerDirect.com, Packet8 Softalk-enabled Systemax PCs (models Venture H352V, Venture HU H531V and Venture HU B531V) enable users to make and receive voice and video calls directly from their personal computers by plugging a regular analog phone into the computer's built-in phone port. Along with traditional landlines and cell phones, Packet8 Softalk users can also call Packet8 VideoPhone subscribers and enjoy high quality video communications when traveling without needing to carry along a separate device.

From today through December 31, 2006, customers who purchase the designated Systemax VoIP-enabled PCs from TigerDirect.com are entitled to a $50 mail-in rebate with Packet8 Softalk Premium service activation. After rebate, the PCs range in price from $299.99 to $599.99.

Packet8 Softalk Premium offers unlimited, toll free in-network calling as well as outbound calling to the PSTN, along with advanced calling features including voicemail, caller ID, call waiting, call forwarding and many more for $5.99 per month and a one-time activation fee of $9.99. Softalk Premium users receive 500 minutes of outgoing and incoming minutes on calls throughout the US and Canada.

Unlike competitive platforms currently on the market, Packet8 Softalk supports FCC-mandated E911 nomadic calling, now required as a standard feature of all VoIP services interconnected with the PSTN (public switch telephone network).

The following is a listing of the three available Systemax Packet8 Softalk VoIP-enables desktop PCs ...

Systemax Venture H352V ($299.99 after $50 mail-in rebate)

• Intel Celeron D 352 3.2GHz processor
• Microsoft Windows XP Home
• 256MB Memory
• 80GB Hard Drive
• 52x32x52 CDRW Drive
• 17" CRT
• Systemax Keyboard & mouse
• Speakers

Systemax Venture HU H531V ($499.99 after $50 mail-in rebate)

• Intel Pentium 4 531 3.06GHz processor,
• Microsoft Windows XP Home,
• Microsoft Works Suite,
• 512MB Memory,
• 250GB Hard Drive,
• 16x Dual Layer DVD Burner,
• 19' LCD monitor,
• Systemax Keyboard and Mouse
• Speakers

Systemax Venture HU B531V ($599.99 after $50 mail-in rebate)

• Intel Pentium 4 531 3.06GHz processor
• Microsoft Windows XP Professional
• Microsoft Works Suite
• 1024MB Memory
• 250GB Hard Drive
• 16x Dual Layer DVD Burner
• 19" LCD
• Systemax Keyboard & Mouse
• Speakers

To request a Systemax PC with bundled Packet8 Softalk VoIP for review or for additional product information, please contact PR Specialist Ted Miller at (305) 576-1171 x12 or at tedmiller@maxborges.com.

For more information about Systemax PC, visit www.systemaxpc.com.