Belkin Issues the World's First Cable-Free USB Hub

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Belkin says that its 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 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. The device will be available in mid-December, with launches in Asia, Europe, and Australia to follow at an indefinite date, pending respective country’s regulatory approvals.

Cable-Free USB Hub (F5U301):
- 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.

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