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Belkin CableFree unplugs printers and more

Posted by: Elsa Wenzel
Thu Jan 05 13:10:00 PST 2006

Belkin CableFree USB
Belkin CableFree USB uses UWB to connect peripherals
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Belkin's CableFree USB hub lets you connect peripherals to a PC without running wires to the computer. This would soothe the headache for anyone who brings a new printer home only to find out that the USB cable that came inside the box isn't long enough to reach the PC in a far corner of the room. Belkin's four-port hub allows your computer to connect to a printer, a scanner, or any other USB 2.0 gadget without installing any drivers or software. Belkin says that its device, powered by Freescale's short-range Ultra-Wideband technology, transfers data up to 100 times faster than a Bluetooth connection. Pricing is expected to be about $125 for both pieces, available in April. Gefen is releasing a similar device, the Wireless USB Extender.

Editors' note: We've updated this post to reflect that the CableFree device does not eliminate the need for a USB cable. Rather, you'll still need a USB cable to connect a peripheral to the CableFree hub.

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How much are we willing to Pay???

Granted, I have enough cables, wires, cords, etc. to make my power company happy, but beklin makes a wonderful stackable USB hub that nests on top of each other, and for 125.00 and some cable ties, I can plug in way more USB devices than sanity should allow.
Plus what abot IF inteference???
Just cuz it's wireless doesn't make it perfect...
Kinda like trying to find that Ahem, perfect printer???
by dragonbiker (See profile) - January 10, 2006 9:38 PM PST

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