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(pub./web)
Computer
Gaming World-
June 2002
Nostromo
n30 GameMouse & n50 SpeedPad-
Quote:
“Both the
Nostromo n50 SpeedPad and n30 Mouse
look cool enough to make any gamer
proud to display them. The shape of
the n50 SpeedPad shows Belkin’s
ergonomic savvy…If you’re
a fan of Black & White, by using
the n30, you can unlock a number of
secrets throughout the game…Luckily,
the n50 SpeedPad came with a plethora
of gaming scripts. And if you couldn’t
find SpeedPad scripts to meet your
needs at Belkin’s Web site, the
real charm was in making your own.
Belkin did the SpeedPad justice by
making script building a user-friendly
process. There’s even a feature
for setting up macro scripts, timing
sequences, and shift states. Too cool.
All in all, we agreed that Belkin
is a welcome addition to the gaming
world. The SpeedPad was the hands-down
favorite…”
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(pub./web)
Mercury
News-
May 29, 2002
Wireless
Cable/DSL Gateway Router-
Quote:
"And the
makers of wireless home networking
equipment know that. That’s why
they’re working to make their
equipment easier for consumers to
use and understand. Belkin, for example,
is trying to reduce the number of
boxes you need on your desk by combining
the cable modem and the network gateway
into one box…”
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(pub./web)
gamefeeder.net-
May 24, 2002
USB
Pocket Hub- Quote:
"Thumbs Up:
3 different coloured sleeves for the
fashion conscious gamer; 12 Mbps data
rate with 4 LEDs for reporting the
status of each port; easy 3-step setup.”
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(pub./web)
JSI
Hardware-
May 22, 2002
8-Port
Network Switch- Quote:
"The 8-Port
Network Switch (10/100Mbps) is an
excellent solution for building your
10/100Base-Tx Ethernet Network! Simply
connect each network interface card
to a port on the Switch. Configure
your network quickly and easily using
Belkin Networking Software to take
the guesswork out of the configuration
process…This is a really simple-to-use
product, all this for only $87.99.
JSI HARDWARE highly recommends the
Belkin 8-Port Network Switch with
a score of 9 out of 10”
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(pub./web)
PCStats.com-
May 14, 2002
Universal
UPS 800 VA- Quote:
"…Don't
be fooled by the UPS moniker - this
is a pretty advanced piece of kit
for the SOHO or home system… Overall
we are very impressed with the Belkin
Universal UPS 800VA, and the level
of features Belkin have managed to
squeeze into what is essentially a
battery. It is these features which
mean the difference between baby-sitting
a computer during a power outage,
or resting comfortably with the knowledge
that in the even of a power problem
the UPS will take care of things itself…For
critical systems, or environments
where power is spotty, a UPS like
the Belkin 800VA is a must have, and
a good investment in piece of mind.”
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(pub./web)
PCMagazine.com-
May 10, 2002
4x4
Matrix USB Switch, OmniView SOHO USB
KVM Switch w/Audio, Enterprise KVM
Switch-
Quote:
“How about
a desktop KVM (keyboard/video/mouse)
switch that is actually a fashion
statement? Who has ever heard of such
a thing? Well, Belkin has a new line
of small-office and home-office USB
switch devices and KVM switches that
make sharing of components not nearly
such a mundane affair. These shapely
devices (a long way from the standard
rectangular or boxy metal affairs
we have all come to depend on) are
curvy but offer all the port configurations
you'd expect and then some”
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(pub./web)
PCMagazine.com-
May 7, 2002
9-Outlet
SurgeMaster Gold Series-
Quote:
“…The
9-Outlet SurgeMaster Gold Series is
a top-of-the-line surge protector.
It’s not as heavy and clunky as the
average surge protector, and the clutter-free
cord management system means no tripping
over multiple cords (listen up, consol
gamers).”
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(pub./web)
OnePC.net-
May 6, 2002
Wireless
Network Line- Quote:
"“…Belkin’s
wireless networking products have
been a pleasure to work with and,
for some strange unexplainable reason,
they just seem to be a little better
than the competition. Maybe it’s
because their wireless router can
handle online games like no other
router we’ve tested before it
can, maybe it’s because of the
extremely easy installation of their
wireless access point, or maybe it’s
the fact that their entire wireless
networking product line supports both
64-bit and 128-bit WEP encryption.
We’re still not quite sure what
it is that makes these products more
appealing than others, but we’re
definitely sure that we’d recommend
802.11b wireless network products
from Belkin.”
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(pub./web)
Smart Computing Magazine-
May 2002
Enhanced
Keyboard- Quote:
"The Enhanced
Keyboard looks like it’s melting
into the desk. For this Classic Keyboard
with a face-lift, Belkin focused more
on physical design than new features,
resulting in a comfortable, sleek
input device…The keys whisper,
thanks to a thin, rubber membrane
below them. New computer users will
enjoy the CRL key shortcuts displayed
on the individual keys…this is
a solid, comfortable alternative to
the clunky board that came with your
PC”
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(pub./web)
PCStats.com-
April 16, 2002
Wireless
Network Line- Quote:
"For a consumer
level Wi-Fi setup the wireless components
we tested from Belkin are first rate
- the design and ease of use is for
the most part excellent. Belkin has
produced some very good wireless products,
and the signal strength and connection
quality brought the Internet wirelessly
to our test computers without incident.
The AP is firmware upgradable which
is great to see as well. I would recommend
them to anyone considering adding
wireless networking in their home
or small office - just as long as
you enable your WEP!”
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(pub./web)
CNET-
April 5, 2002
Wireless
Cable/DSL Gateway Router-
Quote:
"Excellent
802.11b throughput; easy setup; lifetime
warranty. For home or small-office
networks, Belkin delivers a simple,
unobtrusive, and reliable wireless
gateway…CNET Rating: 8 out of
10.”
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(pub./web)
Computer
Shopper Magazine-
April 2002
Nostromo
n50 SpeedPad- Quote:
"The gamer’s
quest for a workable keyboard replacement
is finally over. Belkin’s Nostromo
n50 SpeedPad lives up to its name
by taking the awkward standard keyboard
interface and streamlining it into
something gamers can use effectively
and efficiently.”
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(pub./web)
Laptop
Magazine-
April 2002
Universal
Travel Surge Protector-
Quote:
"With this
surge protector, you won’t have to
unplug lamps and coffeemakers or worry
about an electrical spike taking down
your system.”
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(pub./web)
Computer Source-
April 2002
USB
2.0 5-Port PCI Card and USB 2.0 4-Port
Hub- Quote:
"Belkin is
here to offer a card that goes beyond
the bare necessities…The quality
construction and flawless operation
of Belkin’s offering makes it
an easy choice.”
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(pub./web)
PC Stats-
March 27, 2002
USB
2.0 4-Port Hub- Quote:
"The performance
of the Belkin USB 2.0 Hub is very
good…The hub is ridiculously
easy to set up, and given the quality
we have seen from Belkin in the past
should last for quite some time"
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(pub./web)
The Tech Report-
March 22, 2002
Nostromo
N50 SpeedPad and n30 GameMouse
- Quote:
"The n30's
wheel can be best described as having
a smooth ratchet feel: it's precise
enough for gaming, but no so stuttered
that scrolling through web pages is
annoyingly noisy …The [n50 SpeedPad’s]
layout is great; the software is excellent;
and the Speedpad is comfortable, even
after hours of gaming.”
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(pub./web)
Linux.com-
March 15, 2002
Regulator
Pro 1400VA UPS- Quote:
"The Regulator
Pro 1400VA (Model F6C100-4) from Belkin
is an excellent UPS, well worth the
price if your uptime and data integrity
are critical for your work, or even
if you just hate it when a power outage
cuts off your game of Wolfenstein.
There are, of course, less powerful
models available for the serious power
user, a unit in the 1400VA range is
what I recommend”
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(pub./web)
3dGameMan.com-
March 15, 2002
Belkin
Wireless Networking Line-
Quote:
"Belkin makes
wireless networking easy to install
and secure. With wireless products
for desktop and notebook computers
Belkin has what is needed to quickly
configure a wireless network at home
or in a small office environment…Belkin
has really put together 3 great products.
All of these products were very easy
to install very easy to set up and
overall, they’re pretty secure…”
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(pub./web)
PracticallyNetworked.com-
March 14, 2002
Wireless
(802.11b) Cable/DSL Gateway Router
- Quote:
"In this
world of cookie cutter designs it's
nice to see a company break from the
norm and not only offer an attractive
product, but also a quite capable
one. The Belkin firewall and user
management features are very good,
setup was a breeze, and priced at
around $100, you can't go wrong."
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(pub./web)
GameSpy.com-
March 13, 2002
Nostromo
N50 SpeedPad- Quote:
"“…the
weapon of choice for quite a few.
Adaptable, adjustable, smart and reasonably
priced is just what we needed to see
in any attempt to push the keyboard
aside and the Nostromo n50 is all
that. Fraggers…we have a winner!”
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(pub./web)
AllOutGames.com-
February 27, 2002
Nostromo
N50 SpeedPad - Quote:
"If you're
an FPS fan, I can't recommend this
product enough…even if you're
just a casual gamer, the SpeedPad
is a wonderful thing. Kudos goes out
to Belkin, for they've succeeded in
developing a peripheral that actually
replaces a tried-and-true standard
for gaming controls - a task not easily
accomplished…Simple, effective,
and very affordable, the n50 presents
a gaming experience that you won't
soon forget"
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(pub./web)
Virtual -Hideout.net-
February 25, 2002
Wireless
802.11b Desktop PCI Network
- Quote:
"“…
the setup of the Wireless Card and
its Desktop Adapter into my PC was
pretty easy. The manual for the Network
Card was very helpful at times when
I needed to figure out what a particular
configuration option was for, and
it also has a nice glossary at the
back explaining some of the terms
that are specific to wireless networking."
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(pub./web)
AwareMag.com-
February 24, 2002
802.11b
Wireless Networking Line
- Quote:
"Belkin has
done a good job of producing solid
networking components right off the
bat, they have also done a good job
in keeping prices low. …I'm giving
the F5D6230-3 4 wide-open eyeballs.
It is competitively priced, has solid
performance and range and a competitive
price."
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(pub./web)
nvnews.net-
February 19, 2002
Wireless
Access Point - Quote:
"All in all,
the Belkin Wireless Network Access
Point performed flawlessly under Windows
Me and Windows XP Pro. Their manual
is extremely helpful…Belkin has
a clear winner on their hands with
a price point that's very hard to
match…We applaud Belkin and their
team for their execution on this great
product."
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(pub./web)
Laptop Magazine -
February 2002
iPAQ
Charge/Sync Cable - Quote:
"Simple,
streamlined, and specific…an
elegant solution for any road warrior."
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(pub./web)
Adrenalinevault.com
- January
25, 2002
Nostromo
n40 GamePad - Quote:
"This controller
has a basic, but very high tech look.
The design is a combination of old
school square shapes and modern curves,
with a simple but nice color scheme
to set it off… (it) definitely
stands out in the crowd… (So),
if you are looking for a solid, basic
controller, you can't really go wrong
with the n40 USB GamePad…For
a mere $20, you get a solid feeling
and easily programmed controller that
works with pretty much any title you
care to throw at it."
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(pub./web)
Envynews.com
- January 24, 2002
4-Port
Router -
Quote:
"For someone looking for an easy
solution to networking the machines
in your house and granting each one
access to the internet, this router
is a godsend. Literally, I was up
in under five minutes! I had both
machines in the house linked and online
in that time. Easy as pie… Setting
up this baby was something even my
mom could do. The manual is written
in a manner that even computer beginners
could follow. There is even a quick
install guide that is supplied for
the more advanced users…If you're
looking to purchase a router for the
home and aren't looking to spend enormous
amounts of cash, this product is perfect.
Allowing virtually limitless numbers
of attached machines through the stringing
of hubs and/or switches, the Belkin
4-port Cable/DSL Router is extremely
easy to configure and looks pretty
too…You won't be disappointed
by its features and ease of use."
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(pub./web)
Thinktechie.com -
January 23, 2002
Belkin
Networking products - Quote:
"It's obvious
the Nostromo is designed mainly for
FPS games, but can be useful for simulations
and strategies as well. The software
comes with several pre-built loadouts
for such games like Command &
Conquer, Diablo II, and MechWarrior4.
But it's in FPS's where the n50 really
shines. I have noticed an increase
in my Kill-to-Death ratio since mastering
the device. Just hope you don't meet
the business end of my n50 online."
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(pub./web)
The Globe & Mail
- January 22, 2002
Belkin
Networking products - Quote:
"My verdict:
If you're comfortable installing things
like video cards, you can handle these
extremely user-friendly wireless products…If
you've decided that 802.11b is the
way to go, Belkin's lineup of Wi-Fi
products is uniformly well designed,
easy to install and competitively
priced. The utility software is excellent,
as is the support material. (Belkin)
offers a solid set of options that
should fit comfortably into just about
any home or office network, and even
a novice should be able to handle
the installation…Belkin's gear
gets a thumbs up all the way around."
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(pub./web)
Exhardware.com
- January 21, 2002
Belkin
"Wired" Networking products
-
Quote: "Well,
networking just doesn't quite get
any easier than this. The Belkin switch,
network cards and cables were all
designed to work together and what
better way to set up a simple, reliable
and high-performance network than
that?…I like these so much that
I left them in place ever since the
first day I set them up and I don't
think I'm going to consider anything
else for the time being. The entire
kit basically does what I need it
to do - share my internet connection
to the workgroup, provide LAN capabilities
for network gaming and a package small
and simple enough for me to carry
around to various places. Furthermore,
it's so darn easy to setup, all the
headaches usually associated with
networking is a thing of the past.
Highly recommended!"
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(pub./web)
applelinks.com
- January
19, 2002
4-Port
Cable/DSL Router - Quote:
"I've been
happy with the performance (and) both
our DSL and ethernet connections have
been steady and quick…let's not
forget Belkin's lifetime warranty
and lifetime free tech support….Belkin's
4-Port Cable/DSL Gateway Router is
aggressively priced to be the solution
for home and small office networks,
providing steady ethernet connectivity
and a solid internet firewall."
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(pub./web)
HomeNetHelp.com
- January
16, 2002
Wireless
Router - Quote:
"Belkin brings
us a well rounded cable/dsl router
called the F5D6230-3 with 802.11b,
good application support and a fantastic
street price (check for yourself!).
Although only on version 1.0 of their
firmware, Belkin seems to have gotten
it right with solid network application
support, a good firewall and flexible
802.11b encryption keys. A lifetime
warranty and 24 hr free technical
support round out this package to
make it a hit."
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(pub./web)
gamefeeder.net
- January 13, 2002
Nostromo
n50 SpeedPad - Quote:
"The Speedpad
itself is a good looking device. Black
in colour, it looks technological
and rightly so. This is one "Smackdown"
piece of hardware…In summary,
the Nostromo Speedpad N50 is a must,
especially for all the First Person
Shooter gamers out there. We recommend
this as an ultimate replacement for
your keyboard…(It) replaces the
need to use a keyboard for gaming
(as) all (the) important keys are
right at your fingertips."
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(pub./web)
Multiplayer
Zone -
January 4, 2002
Nostromo
n50 SpeedPad - Quote:
"In the
first part of this article I can remember
saying that the Strategic Commander
was one of the strangest controllers
I'd ever come across, but at that
point in time I hadn't had a look
at this creation from Belkin…
I set up the speedpad ready for the
fragging action that Quake3 was going
to throw at it, and how did things
go? Well let's say that this is the
only controller that I'd consider
using as a replacement for my trusty
keyboard, no I'm serious. The action
on the keypad was easily as good as
that on the many keyboards that I've
tried and, whilst the d-pad was in
a slightly awkward position for me,
having it there was a bonus…
Obviously I didn't just jump into
Quake 3 and feel straight at home,
these things take time after all but
compared to some of the other controllers
I tried but this was the first that
actually felt natural right off the
bat and within half an hour I was
nearly as proficient with speedpad
as I was with the keyboard."
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(pub./web)
Computer
User Magazine -
January 1, 2002
4-port
SOHO Series KVM Switch
- Quote:
"Installation
was straightforward, with clear instructions
and no software to load…Operation
was quite seamless with my PS/2-equipped
PC; all functions worked as though
the keyboard, mouse, and monitor were
directly connected to the computer."
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(pub./web)
PC Gamer
Magazine -
January 2002
Nostromo
n50 SpeedPad - Quote:
"After
reading your review of the Nostromo
n50 SpeedPad (December 2001 issue),
I went out and bought one. Now that
I've hooked it up to my laptop, I
feel as though the gates of heaven
have opened up and bore me a gift.
In your article, you talked about
some of the difficulties of using
a desktop keyboard for games. Magnify
that by 10 and you'll have an idea
of what it's like to play games on
a laptop keyboard. The n50 is the
perfect tool for the job and is a
must-buy for laptop gamers everywhere."
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(pub./web)
Entrepreneur Magazine
- January 2002
USB
10/100 Ethernet Cable -
Quote:
"…provides
instant access for any desktop or
laptop with a USB port…The Adapter
doesn't even need rebooting."
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(pub./web)
MaximumPC Magazine -
January 2002
Nostromo
n50 SpeedPad - Quote:
"Here it
is folks: The first controller specifically
designed for first-person shooters
that almost improves upon the standard
mouse/keyboard combo (but) is more
ergonomic than a standard keyboard
because it's designed to be moved
around and placed at any angle. It's
also a great accessory for playing
shooters on notebooks - an ingenious
devices that's allowed us to focus
on fragging, not searching for the
right key. Pair it up with a good
gaming mouse, and we guarantee you'll
forget about all the FPS controller
travesties of the past."
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(pub./web)
Laptop Magazine -
January 2002
Wireless
Access Point - Quote:
"In the past,
one of the obstacles facing consumers
eager to take advantage of 802.11b
wireless technology was the sheer
cost of acquiring all of the equipment
necessary to do so. Another barrier,
for some, was the daunting task of
figuring out how everything worked.
Belkin's new line of 802.11b networking
products tackles both those problems,
with one example being the line's
11Mbps Wireless Access Point. (It)
delivers many of the features you'd
expect to find in models supporting
large offices and commercial environments…Also
of note is its 128-bit encryption,
which far exceeds the 40-bit capabilities
of many consumer models. Home users
who are anything but IT professionals
will also appreciate the included
Belkin SOHO Networking Software, (which)
walks users through the installation
and configuration process, using language
that the average user can understand."
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(pub./web)
Envynews.com -
December 29, 2001
Nostromo
n50 SpeedPad - Quote:
"The Nostromo n50 SpeedPad takes
us one inch closer to a new way of
gaming"
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