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Belkin Mini Surge Protector with USB Charger

Posted Mar 12th 2008 10:00AM by Mat Lu
Filed under: Accessories, Portables

Obviously there's nothing exactly Mac specific about the Belkin Mini Surge Protector with USB Charger, but at the same time the promo picture (right) and the design cues make it clear that the boys at Belkin had the fairer platform in mind when they dreamed this one up. In any case, this stylish surge protector power strip looks like it would be right at home in any mobile Mac user's bag. It includes two powered USB ports for charging iPhones, iPods, and the like, as well as three AC outlets. Note that the USB ports are only for power, not data. I think I'll definitely be picking one up when it ships.

The Belkin Mini Surge Protector is "coming soon" for $24.99.

[via Crave]

Belkin in desk iPod dock

Posted Mar 29th 2007 7:30PM by Mat Lu
Filed under: Hardware, iPod Family, Odds and ends

This is a pretty nifty idea from Belkin, an in-desk iPod dock. Many desks these days come pre-drilled with holes, intended for cable management (e.g. the signal and power cables to your monitor). So Belkin apparently had the bright idea of a line of accessories that would actually fit into these holes. In addition to the iPod dock they also have a both a flat and an inclined 4-port USB hub, all "coming soon" for $39.99 each. And if you don't already have a hole in your desk, you can just drill a 3" one to work with these products. One apparent downside with the iPod dock, however, is that "iPod and universal wells [are] not included "

[Via theappleblog]

Belkin replaces defective iPod remotes

Posted Mar 5th 2007 12:30PM by Erica Sadun
Filed under: Accessories, iPod Family

After some Canadian customers reported technical issues with the remote control packaged with their Belkin TuneCommand AV units, Belkin started marking affected packages with information stickers and set up this page for Canadian customers to request a free replacement. If you purchased an affected product, use this form to submit your shipping information.

Contrary to some rumors floating around the Internet, this is not a general offer for a free remote. It's meant only for Canadian customers affected by specific technical concerns.

Belkin TuneTalk ships with FauxPod

Posted Dec 18th 2006 7:30AM by Michael Rose
Filed under: Accessories, Audio, iPod Family, Peripherals, Odds and ends

If you happen to find a Belkin TuneTalk Stereo under the menorah this week or under the tree next week, you might be a bit surprised when you open it, as I was -- for a moment I thought the Belkin-elves had mistakenly slipped a test iPod into the packaging, or possibly that my wife had connected hers to the TuneTalk while I wasn't looking.

After the moment of mystery cleared, I was mildly impressed with the quality of the cardboard "FauxPod" that Belkin put in the package; presumably this is to let you know exactly where you can stick your TuneTalk. It's still a waste of space and paper, but at least it's an attractive one.

[Not to keep you guessing: the real iPod is on the left, turned off.]

Engadget's hands on with the Belkin Wireless USB hub

Posted Dec 5th 2006 3:15PM by Scott McNulty
Filed under: Accessories, Analysis / Opinion, Hardware

Sometimes I look at Engadget and think, 'Where do they get all those wonderful toys?' Yesterday Laurie let us know that the Belkin Cable-Free USB hub would be available for purchase sometime this month. Today the good people at Engadget have a hands on review of the thing. Check out the article for lots of unpacking pics, as well as some not so thrilling stats (the package claims it'll work up to 30 feet away from the dongle, but it would seem that in the real world that distance is much shorter).

Is it worth $190? I'll let you decide that for yourself.

Belkin Cable-Free USB Hub available for purchase this month

Posted Dec 4th 2006 2:30PM by Laurie A. Duncan
Filed under: Accessories, Audio, Hardware, Peripherals, Wireless

Belkin's award-winning wireless USB hub is finally expected to be available this month, after several delays. According to Belkin's press release earlier today, the Cable-Free USB Hub will be available for purchase mid-December, for $199 USD. We first told you about the Belkin Cable-Free USB hub back in January when they were demoing in at Macworld. It's a 4-port USB hub that uses Ultra-Wideband (UWB) technology, based on the Wisair chipset, and needs no drivers to deliver high rate, high quality transfers - up to 480Mbps for USB 2.0 devices - making it perfect for wireless streaming HD video and audio, as well as communicating with printers, scanners, cameras and other USB devices up to 30 feet away without being tethered to them. The only thing you're tethered to is a small USB dongle.

The hub will launch in the US first, with launches in Asia, Europe, and Australia to follow "at an indefinite date, pending respective country's regulatory approvals."

Yup, I still want one, despite the price jumping from $130 to $190. Bring it on, Belkin... Bring. It. On.

Belkin Cable-Free USB Hub Wins Popular Science Award

Posted Nov 8th 2006 10:30AM by Laurie A. Duncan
Filed under: Accessories, Peripherals, Odds and ends

Popular Science magazine has awarded Belkin's Cable-Free USB Hub one of its 100 "Best of What's New" awards, along with other cool gear like Logitech's MX Revolution, the Optimus Mini Three keyboard, among others.

The Cable-Free USB Hub was due out in the spring but has been delayed several times due to a change in their chipset manufacturer (their original supplier got out of the cable-free biz altogether). The ETA is now December 2006 and the price, originally stated to be $129, is now up to $199. Let's just hope they actually get this thing out the door before the sparkly ball drops in Times Square and the price doesn't keep edging up because I really want one of these and as much as I love Belkin's products and continued innovation, I am getting a little tired of their "announce early, ship late, price high" track record.

Belkin SportCommand for iPod

Posted Oct 9th 2006 4:00PM by Laurie A. Duncan
Filed under: Accessories, iPod Family

If you're hitting the slopes with your iPod this winter and you can't afford one of those swanky Burton iPod jackets, you might consider Belkin's new SportCommand - a wireless, weather-resistant, neoprene, armband remote.

As you've come to expect from an iPod remote, this one will allow you to play, pause, skip tracks and a control the volume, and it has big enough buttons that even your gloved hands should be able to manage it. It'll set you back $79 USD and should be shipping in North America this November, with subsequent releases in Asia, Australia and Europe, so those of you heading to Zermatt for the holidays should be all set.

Flip Wireless KVM from Belkin

Posted May 1st 2006 6:30PM by Scott McNulty
Filed under: Accessories, Video

The Flip Wireless is a wireless KVM switch (that's keyboard, video, and mouse) that connects to two machines (Mac or Windows). The wireless part comes into play when you want to switch to from one machine to the other. Simply click the remote (with 10 feet of the KVM) and it switches, as if by magic.

The Flip Wireless will be shipping in June and cost $79.99.

[via Engadget]

Belkin introduces TunePower

Posted Mar 21st 2006 9:00AM by Dave Caolo
Filed under: Accessories, iPod Family

The folks at Belkin understand that you want to watch video on your iPod, and for a greater amount of time than its battery will allow. So, they've introduced the TunePower rechargeable battery pack. When fully charged, the TunePower will run your iPod for 8-10 hours all on its own. Also, it ships with several attachments that will allow you to use it with any iPod model with a dock connector.

Finally, the included detachable DC/FireWire cable will charge both your iPod and the TunePower simultaneously. Pretty cool. You can grab one for $79.99US, and it's shipping now.

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Belkin Mini Surge Protector with USB Charger

Belkin in desk iPod dock

Belkin replaces defective iPod remotes

Belkin TuneTalk ships with FauxPod

Engadget's hands on with the Belkin Wireless USB hub

Belkin Cable-Free USB Hub available for purchase this month

Belkin Cable-Free USB Hub Wins Popular Science Award

Belkin SportCommand for iPod

Flip Wireless KVM from Belkin

Belkin introduces TunePower

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