Thought you all would find this interesting. Does sound neat, but the
price tag is admittedly a little high.
Scott
Belkin CableFree USB Hub Enables Instant Wireless Connectivity of
USB Devices
Belkin Corporation
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Belkin CableFree USB Hub Enables Instant Wireless Connectivity of
USB Devices
Powered by Freescale's Ultra-Wideband technology, Belkin brings the
world's first wireless USB Product to the market
(Los Angeles, CA) - January 3, 2006 - Belkin announces its new
CableFree USB Hub, the industry's first USB Hub that does not
require a cable to connect
to the computer. This Hub allows people to place their laptop
anywhere in the room while still maintaining wireless access to
their USB devices, such as
printers, scanners, hard drives, and MP3 players. This is the first
UWB-enabled product to be introduced in the U.S. market. The
CableFree USB Hub's wireless
functionality is enabled by Freescale Semiconductor's ((NYSE:FSL,
FSL.B) Ultra-Wideband technology.
CableFree USB Hub and Dongle (set)
(F5U301) -$129.99 ESP
Beginning in July 2006, Belkin will offer a four-port hub that will
enable immediate high-speed wireless connectivity for any USB
device without requiring
software. The CableFree USB Hub gives desktop computer users the
freedom to place their USB devices anywhere in the room without
running long cables. Laptop
users gain the freedom to roam wirelessly with their laptop around
the room while still maintaining access to their stationary USB
devices.
Belkin's CableFree USB product will be compatible with the more
than 700 million USB devices estimated to be in the market today.
Indeed, according to market
research firm In-Stat, the number of USB devices is forecast to
increase to 2.1 billion in 2009.
"We have always focused on ease of use when developing our
products," comments Mark Reynoso, Sr. VP of Sales and Marketing for
Belkin. "With the proliferation
of USB devices and the increasing demand for wireless
functionality, it's important that we not only continue to bring
innovative wireless products to
the marketplace, but also to bolster them with easy installation.
With CableFree USB, you can now get the ease of USB without wires."
"These CableFree USB products represent innovative technology, but,
more importantly, will extend the capabilities of millions of USB
products," says Martin
Rofheart, Director of the UWB Operation at Freescale. "With the
convenience of Belkin's Plug-and-Play solution, consumers will not
be burdened by software
upgrades in order to achieve wireless functionality for their USB
devices. Indeed, Belkin is taking a leadership role in bringing
true wireless USB to
the market, and we are thrilled to work with them on this initiative."
About Ultra-Wideband Technology
Freescale's UWB solutions enable high rate transfer of video,
audio, and data streams wirelessly. At rates 100 times faster than
BluetoothT technology and
with wire-like quality, UWB brings a new wireless option to auto,
consumer electronics, and PC/peripheral manufacturers. Using UWB,
for example, an MPEG2
movie or HDTV stream can be broadcast in real time wirelessly. This
allows consumers new freedom in the use of multimedia-centric
products, as they no
longer need to be connected with wires.
About Belkin Corporation
Belkin Corporation offers a diverse product mix designed to give
computer and consumer electronics users seamless integration in
their homes, cars, and
on the go. Founded in California in 1983, Belkin is a privately
held company and the recognized global leader in connectivity
solutions, in addition to
accessories for iPod® devices, MP3 players, and others. We provide
extensive solutions for networking, home theater-with our PureAV®
line-and many more
categories. You can view and purchase all of them at
www.belkin.com,
as well as through a network of major distributors, resellers, and
superstores.
About Freescale Semiconductor
Freescale Semiconductor, Inc. (NYSE:FSL, FSL.B) is a global leader
in the design and manufacture of embedded semiconductors for the
automotive, consumer,
industrial, networking and wireless markets. Freescale became a
publicly traded company in July 2004 after more than 50 years as
part of Motorola, Inc.
The company is based in Austin, Texas, and has design, research and
development, and manufacturing or sales operations in more than 30
countries. Freescale,
a member of the S&P 500®, is one of the world's largest
semiconductor companies with 2004 sales of $5.7 billion (USD).
www.freescale.com
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