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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Belkin Hi-Speed USB 2.0 7-Port Hub First to Offer Top-Loading Ports for Easier Access to Connected Devices

(Compton, CA) - September 17, 2003 - Computer users who are tired of digging around in the back of their computers to manage device cables can now have easier access when connecting peripherals with the new Belkin Hi-Speed USB 2.0 7-Port Hub. Speaking to the demand for easier access to connected devices, this Hub features two top-loading 480Mbps ports, ideal for accessories such as thumb drives and USB lights, and five horizontally mounted 480Mbps ports. The Hub will begin shipping in North America on September 30, 2003.

Belkin Hi-Speed USB 2.0 7-Port Hub (F5U237) - ESP $49.95
The Belkin 7-Port Hub saves desk space with a stackable and attractively slim design-with the thickness of two candy bars. Monitoring device activity is simple with LEDs for master power status and all port activity. The Hub installs with the convenience of Plug-and-Play ease and works seamlessly with USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 devices.

"We've heard complaints from people about the hassle of cables when unplugging their devices," said Gavin Downey, Business Unit Manager. "So, we created a hub with two top-loading ports so that people can quickly plug and unplug their devices without dealing with the tangled, messy cables."

Benefits
· Makes power supply optional in laptop applications
· Supports "hot swapping" of all your USB devices
· Lowers power consumption for longer battery life
· Features over-current detection and safety

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.