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Belkin TuneStudio™ for iPod is Honored with a CES “Best of Innovations” Award
CEA and IDSA recognize five other Belkin products as Innovations Honorees for advancement in technology design and engineering
(Compton, CA) - November 13, 2007 - Belkin International, Inc., has been honored with the CES Innovations 2008 Design and Engineering “Best of Innovations” Award in the Portable Media Accessories category for its TuneStudio for iPod. In addition to this award, Belkin has also accepted six CES Innovation Distinctions for five other products: TuneBase™ FM, N1 Vision Wireless Router, Network USB Hub, Wireless USB Hub, and Washable Mouse.
Winning entries will be displayed during the 2008 International CES, January 7–10, 2008, in Las Vegas at:
- The Innovations 2008 Showcase, booth #70621, Innovations Plus at the Sands Expo and Convention Center
- The Belkin booth: #30368 South Hall
Sponsored by the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) and endorsed by the Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA), the Innovations Design and Engineering Awards highlight product advancements in technology design and engineering. All entries were judged by a preeminent panel of independent industrial designers, independent engineers, and members of the trade press.
TuneStudio for iPod
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TuneBase FM for iPod
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N1 Vision
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Network USB Hub
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Wireless USB Hub
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Washable Mouse
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TuneStudio is the first 4-channel audio mixer that lets you create high-quality digital recordings directly onto your iPod.
- Records directly to iPod in 16-bit, 44kHz quality
- Streams audio through built-in USB interface to and from a PC or Mac computer
- Each channel is equipped with 3-band EQ, pan and level controls
- Phantom-power-enabled XLR inputs provide up to 60 dB of microphone gain
- High-quality stereo compressor with makeup gain enhances audio dynamics and keeps audio levels within recording limits of the iPod
TuneBase FM mounts, powers, and plays your music and is now equipped with ClearScan technology. With one push of a button, it automatically seeks out the clearest FM frequency.
- Includes line-out for use with car-stereo inputs or cassette adapter
- PRO setting optimizes audio and boosts volume
- Multiple cradles fit any docking iPod
N1 Vision features an advanced interactive network display that allows you to view the activity of your network and offers the best in networking performance.
- Plug-and-play “CD-less” setup
- Operating Range: Up to 1,600 ft.
- Link Rate: Up to 300Mbps in 20/40MHz channel mode
- Ports: WAN – 1 Gigabit port; LAN – 4 Gigabit ports
The Network USB Hub works with your existing wireless router to give you wireless access to printers, media readers, and external hard drives.
- Features 5 USB ports
- Supports multiple users—one user can be connected to each device at a time
- Supports isochronous transfers
This 4-port Wireless USB Hub gives you wireless access to your USB devices without the clutter of cables.
- Connects USB printers, cameras, scanners, hard drives, and other devices to your computer
- Transfers at speeds of up to 480Mbps
Washable Mouse is a water-resistant mouse that can survive spills and can be hand-washed under the faucet to stay clean.
- A versatile scroll pad lets you scroll vertically and horizontally with one easy touch
- Works on many household surfaces including upholstery and wood
- Powered via USB cable
Ernesto Quinteros, Vice President of Design for Belkin:
- We had fun this year developing these new products, and we appreciate the CEA’s acknowledgement of our work with these six CES Awards.
- We’re especially honored to win a ‘Best of Innovations Award’ for our TuneStudio. As a stereo recording/mixing device for the iPod, it introduces Belkin to an entirely new audience: musicians!
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 iPod® 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.
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