CONGRATULATIONS!!!
The following have been awarded CES Innovations
Awards:
-USB 2.0 POCKETHUB
-BLUETOOTH ACCESS PT. WITH PRINT SERVER
-PUREAV SURGE PROTECTOR
-4X4 USB PERIPHERAL SWITCH
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Bityard.com
G700 Portable PDA Keyboard
"There are two
great things that I like about this keyboard.
Firstly, the keyboard expansion and compression
mechanism is ingenious
Secondly,
the keyboard comes with a built-in power
jack that enables power to be recharged
as it is docked"
4/5 stars:    
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TwistedMods.com
Universal UPS 800VA
"
if you
are a dedicated lanner, the UPS is VERY
important. If you have an office which
loses power often enough to notice, this
would also be helpful to you in that your
computer is not immediately shutdown without
saving anything like a normal surge protector.
Preventing data loss is SO easy with this
and the bulldog software even saves all
program information to a file before shutting
down. One last thing I would like to point
out is the Belkin connected hardware warranty.
I have noticed that a lot of UPS companies
insure connected hardware for up to $50,000
on average, but Belkin went above and
beyond with a $150,000 warranty! If that
is not cool enough for you, this battery
is able to hold a charge for 6 months
as long as it is not in use! That is outrageous!
If you think you may be interested in
getting one of these excellent products,
they sell for $119.00 on Belkin.com!"
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Bityard
Portable Keyboard for M-Series
"Overall, this
is a great keyboard particularly when
youre in a meeting and want to jot
down meeting notes. When the meeting is
done, you can easily transfer that information
back to your PC for further manipulation.."
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Bjorn3D.com
USB 2.0 PCI Card
"Belkin's add-in
controller performed flawlessly in our
tests and our continued real-world experiences.
The question for the potential buyer is
whether he or she can wait for a motherboard
upgrade and get built-in USB 2.0 support
or if the need for fast USB is needed
now. If the latter, we can unhesitatingly
recommend the Belkin USB 2.0 Hi-Speed
2-Port PCI Card."
We highly recommend the Belkin USB
2.0 Hi-Speed 2-Port PCI Card and award
it a 9 out of 10 and the Bjorn3D Seal
of Approval.
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Referenceguide.com
USB 2.0 Upgrade Kit
"The USB 2.0
Upgrade Kit we checked out is a value
combination of two products
Installation
under Windows XP could not be easier
If you want full-blown USB 2.0 speed,
heres a great way to do it."
Rating: 
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OCModShop.com
Universal UPS 800VA
"This was my
first time ever using or testing a UPS,
I know a lot about them but had never
used one. I am happy to say that my first
experience with one couldn't have been
better. This little UPS has a ton of features
and does a great job at what it is supposed
to do. A lot of the time software is a
big problem with a lot of hardware making
the hardware itself not as good as it
really could be. Belkin clearly knows
this and made sure that this software
worked really well, did a lot, and was
easy to use. Installation and use of this
UPS is so simple that anyone can do it
even with no previous experience or much
knowledge in the area
Overall I
am going to give this UPS a 9/10 and award
it the OCModShop seal of approval because
it is a great product."
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PCMagazine.com
Bluetooth Line
"
[Belkins]
comprehensive product selection and reasonable
prices make an appealing one-brand solution."
Bluetooth USB Adapter Editor Rating: 
Bluetooth PC Card Editor Rating: 
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Game Over Online
G700 PDA Keyboard
"
the Belkin
keyboard, in my view, it's a truly excellent
product. The hardware is quite good, and
the butterfly design is really impressive
The
butterfly design is really cool, though,
and it's an excellent way to improve your
entry speed on any T-series or NR-series
Clie
at a reasonable price. All of
this results in a fairly cool product
that anyone who does any serious work
with their Clie shouldnt pass up
on - and that is not matched by anything
from the competition, simply due to its
portability and the butterfly design."
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GamersDepot.com
USB 2.0 4-Port Drive Bay Hub
"Being the industry
leader they are has granted them the ability
to produce top-quality products at prices
that wont send consumers running
away
Overall, we found this little
hub to work quite nicely in most setups,
especially where you have an internal-USB
2.0 port
Pluses: compact - fits in
a 3.5 bay; bay-mount means zero
desktop space taken; ultra-easy installation."

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PC-Arena.net
Regulator UPS 650
"It did the
job with little fuss, and did what was
asked of it. The software's intuitive
to use, and provides all the information
that would be required. "

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HomePCNetwork.com
Wireless Notebook Network Card, PCI
Adapter, USB Adapter, Access Point
"Overall, this
Belkin set was impressive. All four devices
appeared well built, installed easily
and performed well. As we have mentioned
in recent reviews of other Belkin networking
products, the company does a great job
with an extensive user manual and an install
CD that includes some nifty network setup
utilities ...we strongly believe that
Belkin provides the very best value among
the wireless equipment we've tested. Accordingly,
we recognize that achievement with our
Editor's Best Buy award. "
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July 20, 2002-
Belkin was honored with Gold and Silver Industrial Design
Excellence Awards (IDEA) from Business Week Magazine and the Industrial
Design Society of America (IDSA). Considered the most prestigious
award for Design in the United States, Belkin won top honors in the
Computer Equipment Category for its OmniViewSOHO
Series KVM Switch with Audio (Gold Award) and its Nostromo n50
SpeedPad and n30 GameMouse (Silver Award).
This
year, the competition received over
1,265 entries from around the world,
including: Korea, Japan, Malaysia,
Turkey, Germany, Switzerland, Hong
Kong, Britain, France, the Netherlands,
Taiwan, Denmark, Ireland, and Canada.
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HomePCNetwork.com
Desktop Network Card
"Overall, this is outstanding network
card. It's built with good quality (backed
by a lifetime warranty), showed fast network
performance, came with a comprehensive
manual and sells at a low street price.
With that combination, we think the Belkin
card easily deserves our Editor's Choice
award."
Grade = A+
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Computer Gaming World
Wireless Cable/DSL Gateway Router
"The Belkin Gateway installs easily,
with a detailed printed manual providing
guidance
Overall, the Belkin Cable/DSL
Gateway Router provides an excellent
way to share a broadband Internet connection
among PCs scattered throughout a home
or office. "
Rating:
4 stars out of 5
"An easy way to build a wireless
network and share a Net connection."
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PCStats.com
Wireless Networking Line
"For a consumer level Wi-Fi setup
the wireless components we tested from
Belkin are first rate - the design and
ease of use is for the most part excellent.
Belkin has produced some very good wireless
products, and the signal strength and
connection quality brought the Internet
wirelessly to our test computers without
incident. The AP is firmware upgradeable
which is great to see as well. I would
recommend them to anyone considering
adding wireless networking in their
home or small office - just as long
as you enable your WEP!"
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CNET
Wireless Cable/DSL Gateway Router
"Excellent 802.11b throughput;
easy setup; lifetime warranty. For home
or small-office networks, Belkin delivers
a simple, unobtrusive, and reliable
wireless gateway
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Pracitcally Networked
Wireless Cable/DSL Gateway Router
"In this world of cookie cutter
designs it's nice to see a company break
from the norm and not only offer an
attractive product, but also a quite
capable one. The Belkin's firewall and
user management features are very good,
setup was a breeze and priced at around
$100 you can't go wrong."
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The
Globe & Mail
Editor's Choice Award
Belkin Wireless Networking Products
"My verdict: If you're comfortable
installing things like video cards,
you can handle these extremely user-friendly
wireless products
If you've decided
that 802.11b is the way to go, Belkin's
lineup of Wi-Fi products is uniformly
well designed, easy to install and competitively
priced. The utility software is excellent,
as is the support material. (Belkin)
offers a solid set of options that should
fit comfortably into just about any
home or office network, and even a novice
should be able to handle the installation
Belkin's
gear gets a thumbs up all the way around."
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CRN
Editor's Choice Award
Wireless Router
"In the blink of an eye, small
business users can create a cost-effective,
wireless network solution. Using Belkin's
Wireless Cable/DSL Gateway Router, PC
and Macintosh users can easily share
broadband connections. Sleek in design
and compact in size, the device can
be placed virtually anywhere in a small
business
For overall ease of use
and high performance, the router is
an ideal choice for solution providers
looking to outfit small offices with
a cost-effective secure wireless network
Looking
forward to future Belkin Wireless Network
devices, CRN Test Center engineers recommend
the Belkin Wireless Cable/DSL Gateway
Router."
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OnePC.net
Wireless Networking Line
Belkins wireless
networking products have been a pleasure
to work with and, for some strange unexplainable
reason, they just seem to be a little
better than the competition. Maybe its
because their wireless router can handle
online games like no other router weve
tested before it can, maybe its
because of the extremely easy installation
of their wireless access point, or maybe
its the fact that their entire
wireless networking product line supports
both 64-bit and 128-bit WEP encryption.
Were still not quite sure what
it is that makes these products more
appealing than others, but were
definitely sure that wed recommend
802.11b wireless network products from
Belkin.
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gameclubcentral.com
Nostromo n50 SpeedPad
"Installation went fairly smooth (and)
you will find that you can easily and
quickly adapt to using this device between
all types of games
Overall
it
is a well made device, unlike my SideWinder
Dual Strike controller
Belkin's entry
into the game controller market is off
to an excellent start with the n50 SpeedPad.
Any person who has been looking for an
excuse to bury their keyboard while gaming,
is in for a solid treat with this controller.
Well-designed, easy-to-use, and a welcome
addition to the desktop. I was waiting
to try this pad out, and I can honestly
say I was not disappointed in the least.
With a lifetime warranty on the SpeedPad,
low price, and a name like Belkin behind
it, you can't go wrong."
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TomsHardwareGuide.com
Editors Choice Award
2-Port SOHO Series KVM Switch
""(The 2-Port SOHO KVM Switch) is
a radical departure from more traditional
KVM units. This unit accurately aims at
the SOHO or the computer professional
who have the need for a KVM
When
Belkin designed the F1DS102T, they chose
a unique design that, in my opinion, better
addresses the needs of the user than any
other KVM units before it. The main reason
for the new shape is an advanced cable
management strategy, which directs all
of the cables out of the back of the unit
using a removable cable shroud. The cable
shroud snaps in place on the back of the
unit in such a way that the cables stay
organized, out of the way, and hidden
from view. I found this to be a more unique
cable solution than any of the other KVM
units that we tested, and personally really
helpful
The performance of the F1DS102T
in our testing was good, and we didn't
really find any problems. The F1DS102T
produced an excellent picture and had
no trouble switching between systems
Overall,
I found the F1DS102T to be an excellent
product with a very unique and functional
design. Belkin has done a good job of
adding new, very useful features to the
KVM arena with this product. Other companies
are going to have to add these new features
in order to stay competitive with Belkin."
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EnvyNews.com
FireWire 6-port Hub
"When compared to the first-generation
1394 hub from SIIG, the Belkin 1394 hub
is a sight for sore eyes. Someone at Belkin
had their milk and cookies that day when
they were sketching its design - its curvy
sides reflect far more than pure beauty;
there's a significant amount of functionality
integrated into this splendid device
Although
one may think that it may become top-heavy
or unstable when connecting numerous rigid
1394 cables, the truth is that cable management
is this hub's best feature. All of its
cables and ports point to the back and
angle down. A removable 'connector bay
cover', as Belkin calls it, helps to guide
and cluster the cables, and hides some
of the 'mess'
.In the words of Bart
Simpson, "Cool!"
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avault.com
Nostromo n50 SpeedPad
"I was very impressed with the Nostromo
n50 SpeedPad. It has a robust and stable
set of drivers and management utilities
to assist the player in mapping the keys
for his or her favorite game, combined
with a highly ergonomic design. Mix the
Nostromo in with your favorite right-handed
input device, such as a mouse or joystick,
and you can nearly eliminate the need
for a keyboard in all but the most demanding
of games
With a very reasonable
price, solid operation, wide support for
multiple genres, a lifetime warranty,
and flexibility in mapping a wide range
of functions, the Nostromo is one tough
controller to beat."
Overall
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ElecticTech.com
4-Port Router
"The Belkin router couldn't have been
easier to setup and configure. Although
the installation is completely straightforward
and standard (as far as a router goes),
the simplistic layout, terminology, and
manual instructions should suffice for
any use."
 (8.375/10.00)
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EnvyNews.com
FireWire PCI Card
"As a whole, the Belkin F5U501 is the
best Windows PC FireWire PCI card that
I've used. The card is well designed,
has some really smart features, is fully
OHCI-compliant, and includes some truly
excellent software and very high-quality
shielded FireWire cable. Combine that
with the release of Windows XP Pro, and
Windows PC's have finally caught-up to
the Macintosh. I'm happy that I can finally
share FW peripherals between the two platforms."
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OnePC.net
WOW Award
n50 SpeedPad
"The n50 SpeedPad is easily the best specialty
controller out on the market, particularly
for first person shooters. Combined with
a near-zero learning curve, excellent
programming interface, and extremely ergonomic
shape, Belkin has gotten everything right
with the n50 Speedpad and blows its nearest
competitor, Microsoft's Strategic Commander,
out of the water. If ever there was a
must-buy gaming peripheral, this is it."
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Bjorn3D.com
Golden Bear Award
n50 SpeedPad
"For a first effort at producing game
controllers, Belkin has done a superb
job. The n45 Gamepad isn't particularly
unique or innovative, but it's competent,
full-featured, comfortable, and very affordable.
The n50 Speedpad, on the other hand, is
all the above and it's innovative. I highly
recommend heading to CompUSA and talking
someone into hooking one up to a PC. I
think chances are excellent that you will
find it more comfortable and functional
than your keyboard. In fact, I think it's
worth buying one without a test drive!"
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Final scores:
Nostromo n45 Gamepad - 8.5 out of 10!
Nostromo n50 Speedpad - 9 out of 10!
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www.pcgamer.com
Editors Choice Award
Nostromo N50 SpeedPad
"The n50 (SpeedPad) is my true love. It's
comfortable, easy to program, and includes
plenty of pre-sets for all your favorite
games
So bow down before the n50,
the official FPS controller of the Killing
Box."
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www.pcgamer.com
PC Gamer Magazine
Nostromo N45 GamePad
"…the N45 we've taken a look at this month
is a very competitively priced dual analog
gamepad…with 13 programmable buttons and
two analog sticks, it's a terrific value…The
three buttons in the center of the N45
are exceptionally helpful. By default,
the left one is mapped to your keyboard's
Esc key, the right one is mapped to Enter,
and the middle, when depressed and held,
lets you use the left analog stick to
control mouse movement. This means you'll
be able to navigate all the way through
just about any option menu in any game
without having to lean forward and touch
your keyboard. Sha-weet!"
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www.onepc.net
WOW Award
Regulator Pro Gold Series UPS
"The Belkin 650VA Regulator Pro Gold USB
is an excellent choice for anyone looking
to protect their equipment-which should
be everyone"
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www.onepc.net
WOW Award
PCI Networking Interface Card
"...the Belkin PCI 10/100 network
card is a top performer...Belkin has shown
that it can, Without a doubt, match the
quality and value of the other network
cards in the market with it's new line
of network cards for both the desktop
and laptop."
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www.onepc.net
WOW Award
OmniView SE 4-Port KVM Switch
"Seeing that this product is the
centerpiece of OnePC's new test lab, it's
a safe bet that this product is an excellent
investment if you wish to run multiple
computers without the hassles and costs
of running multiple monitors, keyboards
and mice."
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electictech.com
Editor's Choice
USB Ethernet Adapter
"...this adapter will allow users
to quickly connect a computer to a networked
environment with little or no hassle."
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electictech.com
Editor's Choice
Silver Series UPS
"The Belkin UPS has a load of great
features that should be sufficient to
handle all your power needs...This is
an excellent UPS solution for the home
or small office. It is small and stylish
and should not prove to be an eyesore."
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electictech.com
Editor's Choice
MiniScroller Mouse
"The MiniScroller does everything
Belkin states that it will... The Belkin
MiniScroller has twice the volume of other
laptop-intended mice such as those offered
by targus, PCally, or even CompUSA...The
cord is a slightly more ample length then
most laptop mice, which is nice..."
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www.gamersdepot.com
Drool Award
USB BusStation (F5U100)
"...the BusStation concepts is very
cool, with swappable modules that allow
you to add more USB ports, serial or parallel
modules, SCSI devices, and even Ethernet
modules."
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www.gamersdepot.com
Drool Award
Regulator Pro Gold Series NetUPS (F6C100)
"This UPS is designed with many advanced
features that would make it the perfect
companion to any gaming system, especially
ones that are hooked up to a network...this
little baby can handle quite the power
load."
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www.awaremag.com
Aware Award
2-port OmniView SE KVM Switch
"Overall, the OmniView provides video,
keyboard and mouse performance with no
noticeable degradation, which is a major
plus for gamers and system admins alike...All
said, the Omniview did exactly what it
is suppose to- and did it well."
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www.awaremag.com
Aware Award
USB KVM Switch
"Now, this Piece of hardware is stacked...This
product is awesome...It excellent video
and USB support, was really easy to use
and it was easy to install."
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www.pcroddin.com
Hot Rod Award
Regulator Pro Gold Series UPS (F6C650-USB)
"if it's top of the line quality
and features for your PC, the regulator
Pro Gold 650VA is the
UPS for the job... The cool looks, features,
performance, and price has achieved
the
Belkin Regulator Pro Gold 650VA UPS
the PC Roddin Hot Rod Award!"
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www.xtremetek.com
Editor's Choice Award
2-port OmniCube KVM Switch
"never once did the switch fail
to change over each system and it changed
over rapidly
everytime...It switched faster than
I thought it would, So it actually exceeded
my expectations. Never once did I have
a problem with losing the mouse or keyboard
between Oses and the monitor never went
out of whack."
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www.gamingera.com
USB 4-Port hub (F5U101)
"I feel the hub excelled in performance,reliability,
options, and style and in the end had
no flaws or disappointing aspects."
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www.systembabies.net
Cutting Edge Award
FireWire PCI Card
"...no problems in recognition...System
Babies would not hesitate in recommending
this card...If it's a quality IEEE 1394
PCI Card you're after, then Belkin's card
is perfect choice. "
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www.systembabies.net
Cutting Edge Award
USB VideoBus II
"Installing the USB VideoBus II was
painless. A piece of cake...It's size
makes it portable so you can easily set
up on a new location with or without a
laptop."
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www.soniccontrol.com
4-Port OmniView KVM Switch
USB VideoBus II
"I was extremely pleased with the
way that the OmniView Pro performed and
functioned - it's made
life a whole lot easier."
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www.noeseeker.com
USB/FireWire Combo PCI Card
"...Having the internal FireWire
port has the obvious advantage of being
able to use internal Firewire devices
- this is something we didn't see on Aten's
card... for those wanting the more configuration
options and a couple more USB ports as
well as some basic software, the Belkin
USB/Firewire combo is the only way to
fly."
Bottom Line
Box Contents: 84%
Performance: 82%
Value: 84%
Overall Score: 84%
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Belkin
Awards 01-99
Belkin
Awards 98-88
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