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Melody Chalaban
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melodych@belkin.com
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Enjoy a Wireless Desktop
Belkin adds to its expanding Bluetooth line with its new Bluetooth Wireless Desktop
(Compton, CA) - January 5, 2004 - Keep your desk uncluttered and free of wires with the Bluetooth Wireless Desktop from Belkin. The Desktop lets you enjoy the freedom and convenience of wireless computing. It comes packaged with a Bluetooth Wireless Keyboard, Bluetooth Wireless Optical Mouse, and Bluetooth USB Adapter. The package will begin shipping in North America on February 2, 2004.
Belkin Bluetooth Wireless Desktop (F8T042-B) - ESP $129.99
The Bluetooth Desktop provides simple control of your computing devices and features a comfortable, ergonomic design.
The Keyboard gives you the accuracy and high performance of a conventional keyboard along with freedom from cables. It adds functionality with nine keys for multimedia control and eight for Internet access.
The Mouse allows you to navigate your desktop with optical precision. Designed to set up quickly, it requires no desktop receiver and works with a PC that supports the HID profile and that is enabled with Bluetooth technology.
The USB Adapter enables your computer with Bluetooth technology to let you connect up to seven Bluetooth devices, including your keyboard and mouse, as well as printers and PDAs simultaneously.
Benefits
· Works at distances of up to 10m (33ft.)*
· Consumes less power, extending battery life
· Keyboard offers 104-button support
· Mouse navigates easily using 4 buttons and the scroll wheel
*10m. range is dependent on environment, number of users, and other wireless devices within immediate proximity
Belkin will display the Bluetooth Desktop at the 2004 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, January 8-11, at Booth #21040, South Hall.
About Belkin International, Inc.
Belkin International, Inc., the global leader in connectivity solutions, offers a range of innovations for the computer, electronics, and mobile consumer. With a perse and far-reaching product mix consisting of home and enterprise networking, audio video solutions, 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. In addition, Belkin has introduced multiple types of messaging services, using iNuntius Inc.'s technology, that allows users to send or receive email, voicemail, faxes, and mobile text messages through one IP-based portal, from any computer and web-enabled device. Belkin products are available through www.belkin.com as well as through a network of major distributors, resellers, and superstores.