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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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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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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.
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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.
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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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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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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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Belkin Podcast Studio, iPods Get XLR
The Pitch: Use your iPod for mobile podcast/audio recording.
The Gadget: Belkin Podcast Studio is an advanced attachment for your iPod to add high quality recording capabilities. Dual XLR and 1/4-inch channels offer a solid range of recording options. A built-in mic and speaker are powered by their own battery, saving your iPod juice better used for listening to your genius later.
The Price: $100 this June
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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.
The catch: While these new models are really just updates to what Belkin's been offering for years, there aren't really any catches since if you don't like the sound of FM, they offer a line out that can be used for a direct stereo connection.
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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.
The Catch: It doesn't look like it's from 1995, which is more than we can say for just about every other KVM we've ever seen.
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.The Catch: It doesn't look like it's from 1995, which is more than we can say for just about every other KVM we've ever seen.
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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]charset="utf-8">galleryPost('belkinsurge08', 3, 'Belkin');
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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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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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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 ala
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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]
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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]
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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: More »
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: More »
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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.
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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.
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