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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Charge and Sync Your iPod® shuffle with the Belkin USB 2.0 4-Port Hub

Top-loading port on new Hub lets you easily connect your Shuffle or other USB device

(Compton, CA) - April 26, 2005 - Belkin International, Inc. announces its new Hi-Speed USB 2.0 4-Port Hub that gives you easy access for quick connections of USB devices such as thumb drives, media readers, and your iPod shuffle. It will begin shipping in North America on June 3, 2005.

Hi-Speed USB 2.0 4-Port Hub (F5U233-APL) - $29.95
Smartly packaged in a white, compact shell that complements the shuffle and the Mac mini, this Hub features a patent-pending, top-loading USB port for easy access (with 3 additional ports in the back). The Hub Connects up to 2 devices without a power adapter. It works with both Macs and PCs and comes packaged with a device cable.

About Belkin International, Inc.
Belkin International, Inc., the global leader in connectivity solutions, offers a range of innovations for the computer, electronics, and mobile consumer. With a diverse and far-reaching product mix consisting of home and enterprise networking, audio video solutions, KVM (keyboard/video/mouse) and peripheral sharing, power protection and cabling, as well as USB and FireWire® devices, Belkin extends its reach also to Bluetooth™ , cellular, PDA, iPod®, and other solutions for mobile computing. Belkin's end-to-end VoIP solution allows wholesale VoIP customers to rapidly deploy a customized branded VoIP service with minimal up-front cost. Belkin products are available through www.belkin.com as well as through a network of major distributors, resellers, and superstores.