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mouse
Belkin's Comfort Mice Supposedly Make Portable Mice Less Crippling
Portable mice for laptops are usually only good for one thing: giving you an eagle claw hand. Belkin's Comfort series of mice supposedly helps that—because it has comfort right in the name. More »
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By Jason ChenComment by Yanguang: Does anyone else absolutely hate laptop touchpads? 8 Responses | Other threads
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networking
Belkin Powerline HD First to Reach Gigabit Ethernet Speeds
Network-over-powerline solutions have never been bad—their convenience just came at a cost of speed. That's no longer the case with Belkin's Gigabit Powerline HD. More »
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belkin
Belkin's TuneCast GPS-Assisted FM Transmitter Is Like Putting a DVR Into a VHS Player
Much like putting a DVR into a VHS player, Belkin's TuneCast Auto Live utilizes really good technology to support something that isn't all that great. More specifically, it uses GPS coordinates and the iPhone (3.0) to identify the best FM frequencies. More » -
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Belkin TuneBase FM Transmitters Upgraded For Hands-Free Calling
Belkin has upgraded their TuneBase lineup to handle hands-free calling in addition to pumping your iPhone music wirelessly to your car stereo. More » -
wireless hd
Amimon's Latest WHDI Streaming Chips Do Full Uncompressed 1080p @ 60Hz
Wireless HD is still little more than a carrot dangled in front of rich noses at CES, but Amimon's WHDI standard is one of the least vaporous, and their new chips improve on the spec. More » -
usb
I Would Not Be Ashamed to Have Belkin's Micro Auto Charger in My Car
Most USB car chargers look like a perfect nightmare of bad design and nerdery. Belkin has acknowledged this and offered up the respectable Micro Auto Charger (also realizing 4-port USB car chargers are overkill). More »
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belkin
Belkin Employee Sheds Light On Belkin's Supposedly Dirty Practices
Belkin's alleged, and now confirmed, payola scheme may have been one of the first times we've heard about their shady practices, but an employee of Belkin says it's actually very common.
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By Jason ChenComment by Ryanraven: I've had nothing but problems with Belkin networking gear. I end up sticking with the (sometimes) higher priced Linksys stuff... 12 Responses | Other threads
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shady
Belkin Rep Pays For Positive Reviews of Belkin Products on Amazon
A Belkin representative has been caught offering money to anybody who posts a 100% positive review of certain Belkin products on Amazon.com and other e-retailers. The bozo even used his own name. More »
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By Dan NosowitzComment by Pootie Tang: Why doesn't he just do what many of them do and write over-the-top reviews for his products under fake names... 4 Responses | Other threads
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apple
Belkin Switch-to-Mac Cable: How Hodgman Becomes Long
Switching to a new computer can be difficult, and the process is only exacerbated cross-platform when you need to migrate your data from XP or Vista to OS X. Belkin has responded to the hassle with their Switch-to-Mac Cable, a USB to USB dongle that comes with software tools to automate the transition. More » -
home theater
Belkin’s Flywire Wireless HDMI Delayed
Announced at CES 2008, the wireless HDMI streaming Belkin Flywire was supposed to be market-ready by CES 2009. But unfortunately, Belkin has delayed the release until April at the earliest. In the meantime, we're thankful that HDMI is already just a one-cord affair. More »
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By Mark WilsonComment by .Trenchant.: I'll just stick with the two holes punched in my wall routing down to a base cabinet holding everything I... 1 Responses | Other threads
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review
Lightning Review: Belkin CushTop Hideaway Laptop Cushion
The Gadget: A semi-solid cushion for your laptop that separates hot aluminum from fleshy thighs, plus has a small space to store random things (like your charger). More » -
laptop cooling
Belkin Laptop Accessories Keep Your Lap Cool During Marathon Internet Surfing Sessions
Belkin has unveiled several solutions that'll help keep laptop people like me from burning our tender flesh. Come this October, the bunch of us that adamantly refuse to work from an actual desk can choose between the $64.99 CushTop Hideaway, which doubles as a laptop storage case, or the $39.99 Laptop Cooling Lounge, which uses a fan to divert heat from the body. Having used the smell of searing leg meat as a sign that I've been tethered to my computer too long, I guess I'll now have to find other ways to convince myself to get off the couch. [Belkin via Notcot]
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By Elaine ChowComment by Hvedhrungr: Belkin price, Brando quality, HP looks, count me out. more » | Other threads
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music
Belkin BreakFree: MacBook MagSafe Cable for Your Guitar
The BreakFree is Belkin's fix for crazy rockers who can't get through a set without ripping up their amp or guitar's cord jack by flailing around too much. One part of the $20 two-piece kit fits in the axe's cord jack, while the other goes to the cord itself, and you can rock safe knowing that if you make any wild moves the plugs—which don't degrade sound quality—will snap apart without ruining your gear, a la Apple's MagSafe MacBook cable. Super extreme rockers can get another pack to use for the amp as well, but if you're that wacky on stage, you should probably just go wireless. Out in September, press release after the jump. More »
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Comment by godfatherofpunk: Not just a bad idea - but Belkin copied it from another company. Check out [www.zzyzxsnapjack.com] When I... more » | Other threads
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ipod
Belkin Delivers Dual-XLR Audio Recording to the iPod
Many portable media players have audio recorders built in so you can record audio directly to them. The iPod does not. Interested in adding that feature? Say hello to Belkin's crazy, $120 solution to this problem: the GoStudio (initially announced as the Podcast Studio. Essentially, it adds an audio-in to your iPod, but it also has a speaker for playing your awkward voice notes back, dual-XLR microphone inputs and a bunch of knobs and stuff for tweaking your recordings. And even though it's expensive and looks all professional, it only records in 16 bit, and we all know that true audio nerds demand 24 bit. It's mucho overkill for people who just want to make voice notes, but if you want to record your band's demo directly to your iPod for some reason this could work for you.
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By Adam FrucciComment by TomXP411: @navstar: as opposed to balanced RCA connectors? @slackinfux: My thing is this: I have an iPod Classic and an iPhone. Since... more » | Other threads
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belkin flywire
Belkin FlyWire Wireless HDMI Box Beams 1080p Anywhere in Your House, Looks Fantastic
We first saw Belkin's slick-looking wireless HDMI kit at CES, when it was due in September for about $600. Now dubbed FlyWire (nice and catchy!), they've got two initial entries: FlyWire will shoot full 1080p goodness using the 5GHz band to anywhere in your house, walls be damned, for $999. Plus, it has an IR backchannel for controlling hidden AV devices. Or FlyWire R1 gets you in-room wireless for $699.99. More » -
apple
Belkin's iPhone 3G Micro Grip is a HUGE Spiderman Fan
In Belkin's new line of iPhone 3G cases, their standout has to be this webbed Micro Grip. Rubberized and poked with holes in all the necessary places, we're not so sure it's our cup of tea, but we can't take our eyes off it either. Still, one thing's for sure—somewhere in Cupertino, Jonathan Ive is writing one sad LiveJournal entry about how he can "now never see SpiderMan 4" but at least "possibly enjoy Iron Man 2." [Belkin's iPhone 3G cases and just for reference Griffin's iPhone 3G cases]
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By Mark WilsonComment by jennyyu: Is it using magent enclosure? cute Happy to see that it doesn't have the ugly 3 holes in the upfront like... more » | Other threads
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cliffside
Intel, Belkin Pushing Ozmo, the Wi-Fi-Based Bluetooth Killer
Ozmo, a spanking new startup backed by Intel and partnered with Belkin, will demo its new Wi-Fi-based Bluetooth competitor at Computex on Tuesday. The system, which is the central part of Intel’s Cliffside concept, uses current Wi-Fi hardware to create secondary networks that connect with peripherals built with its new transceiver. The transceiver will have a power draw comparable to Bluetooth, but its biggest perk is that it’ll support enough bandwidth for the long, long overdue high quality media streaming that the 'tooth could never deliver. More »
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By John HerrmanComment by RoCKSTaH53: I smell an iPhone feature in 3.0. Apple wouldn't put in A2DP because of bad audio quality, but if... more » | Other threads
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belkin
Belkin's Mashup Surge Protector and USB Charger is Perfect, Tiny
I was desperate for a product just like Belkin's mini surge protector and USB charger combo yesterday, as I struggled behind my desk with the nest of wires, power bricks and surge protection to find my phone charger. Taking the small-is-neat approach, Belkin looks to have tackled their Dual USB Power Adapter and Monster Power Outlets to Go and made them one handy package. Sure, it won't change the world, but it's a nifty product that might tidy your home up a bit. If only it came with Euro-shaped sockets, I find myself thinking. Out soon for $25. [Belkin and CNET crave] -
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From Rumorware to Bandwagonware: Here Come the MacBook Air Accessories
It starts with a case: This week, after one company preemptively announced a sexy MacBook Air sleeve before the Jobsnote, others have followed suit. Not only is there a real Manila folder case in the works, but others, from WaterField to Belkin, are launching their own lineups. Here are Belkin's first hasty MBA-friendly bags. (They're pretty, but almost too pretty. Is Belkin saying that the MacBook Air is for girls?) Like I said, the Bandwagonware starts with cases—easiest to fudge—but soon we think we'll see companies like Belkin, Targus, Kensington, DLO and Griffin popping other goodies, from neon rubber protective skins to any number of competitively priced drives and dongles, just to fit in. [Belkin]
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ipod
Belkin Podcast Studio, iPods Get XLR
The Pitch: Use your iPod for mobile podcast/audio recording. More »
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By Mark WilsonComment by DominiqueDeucalion: podcast is really amazing, and I've got the tutorial to Put Video Podcast on iPod with iTunes http://www.convert-v which works... more » | Other threads
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apple
Belkin TuneBase and TuneCast More Formally Announced
The product: The Belkin TuneBase FM and TuneCast Auto (the Tunebase with car charger) are Belkin's newest FM transmitters to send music from your iPhone and iPod through your radio. More »
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By Mark WilsonComment by diggabyte: Shenanigans! $100?! Get the Belkin TuneFlex for $25 and it works right now without the wait! Been using TuneFlex with... more » | Other threads
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gadgets
Belkin SOHO KVM Looks Nice, Switches One Monitor Between Four Computers
The Pitch: Belkin's SOHO KVM, which allows you to plug in a DVI or VGA monitor and four different machines to swap between workstations without showing your plumber's crack to everyone. $159. More »
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By Jason ChenComment by kooklaus: The braille style buttons are nothing new ... the old SOHO offerings actually had them as well. DVI is also... more » | Other threads
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power saver
Belkin's Conserve Surge Protector Helps You Conserve Some Cash
Belkin's 8 outlet Conserve Surge Protector helps users reduce energy consumption and save a little cash on their power bills thanks to a handy remote control that allows you to manually cut the power to your individual devices. There are also two "always on" outlets for devices like set-top boxes and modems that typically stay powered up. Expect to see the Conserve Surge on store shelves in the summer of 08 for North America and the UK, with a fall launch set for Europe. Priced at $49.99. [Belkin]
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belkin
Belkin's Desktop Internet Phone Negates the Use of a Computer for Skype Calling, Again
The Brief: Belkin's Desktop Internet Phone allows Skype calls to be made simply, by plugging straight into a wired/wireless router or live Ethernet port. The internet phone can store 500 contacts and initiates automatic login to Skype when your PC is started. More »
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By Haroon MalikComment by haikunick: it's good for an small office that can't/won' support several wireless devices. Also, you can put skype phone on separate... more » | Other threads
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accessorize
Belkin Backpack and Ceylon Messenger
Belkin is getting into the bag game with two of their newest products. The Beklin Backpack ($59) and Ceylon Messenger ($49....and not to be confused with the sometimes cute Cylon robots), both accommodate laptops up to 15.4" and feature water-resistant nylon shells along with soft inner linings that will keep you precious safe. Hit the jump for a pic of the backpack, and expect to see these on store shelves this month. More »
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By Mark WilsonComment by Mixiboi: I have the backpack in brown and it is very nice and easy to carry around my Macbook in it.. more » | Other threads
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laptops
Belkin Laptop Hideaway Is a Computer Caddy
You know those remote caddies—often shaped like dogs, cats and other cute, inedible animals? Belkin is releasing such a product of their own called the Laptop Hideaway. Designed to sit easily beside a chair or desk, and be transported alapurseman bag, the Laptop Hideaway holds laptops up to 15.4" along with power cords and, strangely enough, magazines. Find it for $49.99 this month. -
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Belkin RockStar Shares Your Music With Five Friends (Now We Need Five Friends)
We seldom have the need to share what we're listening to on our iPods with more than one other person, but if you're having some sort of "party" that "people" are "attending," this Belkin RockStar might be good. It's just $20 and offers six ports—one input and five outputs—so you can split one signal to many sources. It's also cool because the five outputs can be toggled to input as well, so you can mix more than one signal together to form some sort of crappy impromptu DJ session. [iLounge] More »
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By Jason ChenComment by yougottabekidding: @3atm3: Well if you guys want to get technical, you can still share the music with "up to" 5 friends,... more » | Other threads
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ces 2008
Belkin FlyWire Wireless Video Cable Does 1080p Across Nothin'
We saw this Belkin wireless high definition video streamer in a blurry shot, but had little clue what it was. Months ago, we saw an impressive demo by Amimon of true HD over wireless, up to 1080p using a standard called WHDI, but it was nothing more than parts you couldn't buy. No more. Belkin and Amimon just got together to make this 6 input wireless video device, although details aren't that forthcoming, this is how it works:
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review
Lightning Review: Belkin 2-in-1 HDMI Switch
The Gadget: Belkin's 2-to-1 HDMI Switch that's not only small and IR-remote controlled, it's also self-powered—meaning you won't have to take up another slot on your already crowded home theater power strip. More »
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By Jason ChenComment by vanito: Freeport make good cheap HDMI switches. They have dealers worldwide. Their website is [www.hdmi.info] more » | Other threads
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peripherals
Send Photos From Phone to Web With Belkin Kodak Bluetooth USB Adapter
It's annoying that so many good (or terrible) photos are stuck inside your cameraphone. Belkin's F8T012 Bluetooth adapter gives your computer Bluetooth 2.0 for all your diabolical purposes, but it also specifically lets you wirelessly drop photos from cellphones, for printing, storing or uploading. This can often be a pain, especially when you're dealing with a phone from a "walled-garden" carrier. The good news is, a cursory glance of the phone compatibility list showed a lot of phones you might not expect, like the LG VX8700. And it gives you 100-meter range for $50, the same cost as Belkin's non-Kodak Bluetooth adapter. [Belkin] -
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Wi-LAN Sues Everyone and Their Mom (Really) Over Dubious Wi-Fi Patents
Another day, another Wi-Fi patent entanglement. Today thetrollplaintiff suing practically the entire industry is Wi-LAN, whose two patents—"related to Wi-Fi and power consumption in DSL products"—are apparently violated by anyone making or selling anything from routers to notebooks. The suit, launched in the capital of patent infringement suits, the US District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, targets Acer, Apple, Belkin, Best Buy, Broadcom, Buffalo, Circuity City, Dell, D-Link, Gateway, HP, Infineon, Intel, Lenovo, Marvell, Netgear, Sony, TI, Toshiba, Westell and 2Wire. More »
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accessories
Samsung Pimps the P2 PMP With Accessories and Services
Samsung is launching the P2 PMP with content partnerships with Rhapsody, Napster and CinemaNow. There will also be an array of accessories ready, homespun hardware like speakers and wireless headphones, plus cases from DLO and Belkin. The strategy, which it calls MPfreedom, is acknowledgment that it takes more than a 3" touchscreen to compete with Apple. Here's a gallery of just some of the products and services available at launch. [Samsung] -
review
Lightning Round - Belkin Sport Armband Plus
The Gadget: Belkin Sport Armband Plus. It's Belkin's newest iPod armband for exercising (we tested with 3G Nano).
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By Mark WilsonComment by auger282: @baltwade: If only the shuffle had playlists and an easy way to navigate albums... or a decent capacity... btw they... more » | Other threads
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gaming
Belkin n52te SpeedPad, More One-Handed Gaming
The Belkin n52te SpeedPad is a sexy update of the cult classic Nostromo SpeedPad N52. Meant to replace the keyboard (and even mouse) for hardcore PC gamers, the controller offers 15 programmable keys, an 8-way thumb pad and full ergonomic support for extended play (a.k.a...a regular day in our life). But most of this was already standard, and the n52te boasts some nice improvements over its predecessor. More »
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By Mark WilsonComment by strider_mt2k: I tried a Nostromo, but in the end I went back to just using my keyboard. Since the Quake 2 days... 1 Responses | Other threads
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fm tuner
Belkin TuneBase FM Finds the Best FM Frequency
Compatible with pretty much every Apple player except for the iPhone, this Belkin TuneBase FM has ClearScan technology, which searches all FM stations and finds the least-used one for you to broadcast your tunes on. It's $89, has a docking station, and plugs neatly into your car's cigarette adapter. Of course, even with the cleanest FM station, you're still going to run into some interference, which is why we still recommend the $10, 1995 method of using a tape adapter. [Belkin]
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By Jason ChenComment by buzztechyear: I think the best FM adapter out now is the DLO TransDock Deluxe. It has Audio/Video output and even a... more » | Other threads
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accessories
Belkin Releases iPod Classic and Nano SportBands, Cases
Belkin's followed up Apple's announcements yesterday with a few accessory announcements today. Among them are the Sport Armband Plus for the iPod classic, nano and touch ($29), and the Sport Armband for iPod classic, nano ($19) and touch ($29). The Plus has a hook fastener and a cable capsule for earphone storage as well as a pocket for your keys. More »
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By Jason ChenComment by jennyyu: looks nice, but i am more interested in their nano cases, i am looking for a replacement one. i have... more » | Other threads
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sexy router
Belkin N1 Vision Wireless Router Hands On
Who knew a lowly router could be so sexy? We got our hands on one of these 802.11n draft 2.0 Belkin N1 Vision routers today, and it looks just as smooth, aerodynamic and downright alluring in our hands as it does in its publicity photos. We're especially attracted to its interactive network display, showing us exactly what's going on all over our local net—who's downloading what and how quickly—blasting out more info than we've ever seen on a consumer router. Nice. More »
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once upon a time
Using Belkin's Weird Powerstrips
[Cue Fairytale music...]Once upon a time, a geek found that he had way too many gadgets, and too few AC outlets to use them all at once. A simple powerstrip would have been a easy fix, but because he considered himself a serious gearhead, he wanted *special* powerstrip. More » -
review
Lightning Round: Belkin iPhone Headphone Adapter
The Gadget: Belkin's iPhone headphone adapter, which lets you use any set of headphones that don't normally fit into the iPhone's recessed headphone jack. More »
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By Jason ChenComment by nintendodude: i think apple really fucked up! not only do you have to pay $10 just to use a pair of... more » | Other threads
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new design
Belkin Wireless USB Hub Is All Dressed Up, No Place to Go
Belkin's bringing some seriously pretty design to its game, and here's another example: a four-port wireless USB hub that lets you roam freely with your USB devices. Belkin says this model F5U302 lets you transfer data at the full USB 2.0 speed of 480Mbps over a 30-foot range. This might come in handy for a printer that you'd like to locate off in a closet somewhere, but besides that, it seems like it has limited usefulness. More »
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Comment by dominar: Belkin Bastards!! I just bought the other model! While I like the idea it causes Windows to not... more » | Other threads
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