Belkin CableFree USB Hub*

In mid December 2006, Belkin was due to release in the U.S. a new wireless USB hub that allows connectivity between a computer and its USB peripherals, the CableFree USB Hub.  If it delivers as promised, the hub, priced at $199, could be a handy device for business travelers. We haven’t tried it yet but will be keeping an eye on it.

Described as the first wireless USB, it received Laptop Magazine’s Best of CES Award. It was one of eight recipients of the award.  

Last year, Belkin was scheduled to offer a four-port hub and dongle set to enable immediate high-speed wireless connectivity for any USB device without requiring software. The CableFree USB Hub promises desktop computer users the freedom to place USB devices, such as printers, scanners, hard drives, and MP3 players, anywhere in the room without running cables. Laptop users gain the freedom to roam wirelessly within a room while still maintaining access to their stationary USB devices.

The Belkin CableFree USB Hub also received the 2006 CES Popular Mechanics’ Editor’s Choice Award and the CNET Best of CES Award.

Belkin Corporation offers a diverse product mix for computer and consumer electronics users seeking integration in their homes, cars, and on the go. Founded in California in 1983, Belkin is a privately held company. 

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