I got a press release from Belkin today letting us know that in a week or two we can spend $199 on a new wireless USB hub. The hub is capable of connecting yout various USB gadgets to your computer up to 30 ft. away – while keeping a transfer rate of 480 MBps (well, let’s see about that). More pictures and information inside.

Press information from Belkin

Belkin Cable-Free USB Hub Available for Purchase in Mid-December

(Compton, CA) – December 4, 2006 – The Belkin Cable-Free USB Hub, the industry’s first USB Hub that does not require a cable to connect to the computer, will be available for purchase in mid-December. Utilizing Ultra-Wideband (UWB) technology with the Wisair chipset, this Hub allows you to place your laptop anywhere in the room so you can print, play music, scan, download photos, and burn CDs from anywhere in the room.

Cable-Free USB Hub (F5U301) – $199.99
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 laptops around the room while still maintaining access to their stationary USB devices
Connects USB printers, cameras, scanners, and other devices to your computer wirelessly, from up to 30 ft. away
Transfers data at speeds of up to 480Mbps for USB 2.0 devices
Includes a 4-port Hub, a USB Dongle (that connects into your computer), and a Dongle stand to give you optimum wireless reception

AVAILABILITY
Mid-December, with launches in Asia, Europe, and Australia to follow at an indefinite date, pending respective country’s regulatory approvals.

IM-R110, the new Sky [Belkin.com]

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