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

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Navigate Your Desktop Wirelessly with the Belkin Bluetooth™ Wireless Optical Mouse

(Compton, CA) - August 12, 2003 - Belkin International, Inc., the leading manufacturer of connectivity solutions, today introduced its Bluetooth Wireless Optical Mouse with USB Adapter (F8T041-B - ESP $79.99), allowing users to wirelessly navigate their computers using the fast and simple Bluetooth technology. The Mouse will be available in North America on October 1, 2003.

Belkin Bluetooth Wireless Optical Mouse with USB Adapter (F8T041-B) - ESP $79.99
Aside from its low price point, the Belkin Bluetooth Mouse offers key advantages such as a low battery indicator, an included adapter that supports most Bluetooth profiles, compatibility with Windows® 98SE, Me, 2000, XP, and Mac OS® X v.10.2.6-while still being the less expensive solution. Setting up easily and requiring no separate desktop receiver, the Belkin Bluetooth Mouse gives the user a range of up to 10 meters from which to operate a desktop or laptop computer enabled with Bluetooth technology. Designed to fit in the right hand, the Mouse enhances efficiency with both ergonomic comfort and advanced features. The included Bluetooth USB Adapter enables the user's desktop or notebook computer with Bluetooth technology, allowing connection of up to seven other Bluetooth devices.

Benefits
· Offers the convenience of the wireless Bluetooth interface
· Delivers the accurate response of optical technology
· Navigates easily using 4 buttons and the scroll wheel
· Installs and operates easily
· Supports the HID profile

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 the company website as well as through a network of major distributors, resellers, and superstores.

Bluetooth is a trademark owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and is used by Belkin International, Inc. under license.