Contact: Melody Chalaban, Public Relations Manager, Belkin International, Inc., (310) 604-2347, melodych@belkin.com

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Belkin First to Launch Hi-Speed USB 2.0 DockStation®
Connect all peripherals, including VGA monitors, using only two cables

(Compton, CA) - June 18, 2003 - Belkin International, Inc., the leading manufacturer of connectivity solutions, today introduced its Hi-Speed USB 2.0 DockStation (F5U216 - ESP $119.99), which allows the user to connect parallel, serial, VGA, Ethernet, and USB 2.0 devices via just two cables. The DockStation will be available in North America on June 27, 2003.

Belkin Hi-Speed USB 2.0 DockStation (F5U216) - ESP $119.99
By using just two cables, connecting the monitor and all other peripherals to the notebook becomes easy and convenient. The user can leave all the devices attached to the DockStation; then, upon return to the office, two cables instantly connect all the devices to the notebook with Plug-and-Play ease, without needing to reboot. With its travel-friendly, compact design, the DockStation also saves space on the desktop. The DockStation provides two USB 2.0 ports, one parallel port, one 10Base-T/100Base-T Ethernet port, one VGA pass-through port for connecting the monitor, and one RS232 serial port.

Benefits
· Brings hard-to-reach ports to your desktop for easy access
· Adds parallel, serial, VGA, Ethernet, and USB 2.0 ports to your computer
· Comes with the Belkin Lifetime Warranty

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, 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 products are available through www.belkin.com as well as through a network of major distributors, resellers, and superstores.