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Belkin Announces the Energy Collection of Messengers and Backpacks as Designed for Dell Accessories

Inspired by real living and how people use their laptops, Belkin’s Messenger and Backpack were designed specifically to complement the new Dell Studio laptops’ colors

(Compton, CA) — July 10, 2008 — Belkin International, Inc., announces a new Messenger bag and Backpack for the Designed for Dell Collection, named the Energy Collection. Belkin and Dell teamed up to design a bag that stands up to today’s digital nomad’s mobile lifestyle, and complements the myriad of new Studio laptop color choices.

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AVAILABILITY

  • Currently available in all global regions.

Messenger 14–15" (F8N076) – US $49.99; 17" (F8N077) – US: $54.99
  • Shoulder strap designed for comfort while on the go
  • Quick-storage back pocket
Backpack 14–15" and 17" (F8N079 and F8N078) – $59.99
  • Mesh panel designed to dissipate heat
  • Padding designed to ergonomically align with muscles and minimize contact with spine

Find the perfect bag/color for your Dell laptop: www.belkin.com/designedfordell

QUOTEs

Andrea Kalmans, Accessories Product Manager for Dell:

  • Dell is proud to team with Belkin under the Designed for Dell initiative to offer the Energy Collection.
  • By thoroughly understanding our customer wants and needs, Belkin has delivered a high-style and high-function product with many choices for personalization and expression.

Hanoz Gandhi, Vice President of Products for Belkin:

  • We created our new suite of messenger bags and backpacks specifically for the Designed for Dell Collection
  • With people looking to be more expressive with their personal style, the Belkin cases not only complement the new Dell Studio portfolio of laptops, but they also give people stylish and elegant options to both protect and comfortably carry their Dell Studio laptop.
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About Belkin International, Inc.

Belkin offers a diverse product mix that provides people with seamless electronics integration in their homes, cars, and on the go. Founded in California in 1983, Belkin is a privately held company and the recognized leader in connectivity solutions, in addition to accessories for MP3 devices, computers, and more. We provide extensive solutions for networking, home theater—with our PureAV® line of cables, power, and digital wireless accessories—and many more categories. You can view and purchase them at www.belkin.com, as well as through a network of major distributors, resellers, and superstores.

Belkin’s phenomenal growth has led to our expanding global presence. In addition to corporate headquarters in Los Angeles, we now have offices throughout Europe—in the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, and Germany, among others—and in the Asia Pacific region, including Australia, Shanghai, and our regional headquarters in Hong Kong.

Belkin International, Inc. Corporate Offices 501 W. Walnut Street Compton CA 90220-5221 USA (800) 233-5546 (310) 898-1111 fax  www.belkin.com