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Belkin Headphone Adapter for iPod shuffle frees you of Apple earbud hell

Posted by Mark Rollins Categories: Apple, Music, Peripherals, Portable Audio / Video

Belkin Headphone Adapter iPod shuffle

Remember that not-so-great day in gadget history when buyers of the discovered that they could only use the official Apple earbuds, or later, third-party headphones built specifically for the device?  Yeah, maybe shouldn’t have put the volume controls on the headphones after all. 

Fortunately, the good people of have created a headphone adapter for the iPod shuffle, which allows you to use any standard pair of headphones or earbuds.  I’m sure it is not the only of its type, but it is relatively inexpensive at $20 a pop.  Check it out at the Belkin site if you are a Shuffler who desires an upgrade of sound for your headphones. 

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Belkin iPhone 3G and 3GS Cases

Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Handhelds, Misc. Tech

Belkin GripBelkin has a new group of cases for the iPhone 3G and 3GS. The ergonomic Grips, at $29.99, have a thick layer of silicone and textured designs. Other models include the Vector Duo at $19.99 and the Ergo and two-toned Vector for $29.99. All allow for charging while the phone is inside. The company also has new Leather cases for $29.99 and BodyGuard cases for $29.99 and $34.99. Some are available now while others are expected next month.

 

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Belkin iPhone TuneBase

Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Cell Phones, Handhelds, Misc. Tech

Belkin TuneBaseBelkin is about to release a couple of gadgets for your iPhone while you are in transit. The TuneBase direct features a 3.5mm cable for connection on your car radio’s input jack and has a price of $69.99. The TuneBase FM has an integrated transmitter if your car has no auxiliary input and will be released in July for $89.99. Both mute when calls come in and can be used hands free.

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Belkin Employee Asks Turkers for Amazon Reviews

Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Internet, Misc. Tech

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Anyone who has ever Turked knows that there are some pretty silly requests sometimes for very little bucks (most are less than a nickel each, depending on the complexity and work involved.) It seems that Belkin employee Michael Bayard (or someone using his name) posted a hit on the site offering $.65 for positive reviews on the company’s products listed on Amazon. After being contacted, Belkin’s president Mark Reynoso issued a response, apologized and claimed that they have removed all postings as well as the fake reviews.

 

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Bleeding Edge TV 299: Zune Holiday 2008 Hardware & Accessory lineup

Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Full Episodes, Gizmatic, Accessories, Features, Home Entertainment, Microsoft, Music, Podcasts, Portable Audio / Video, Videocasts, Videos


We’ve made it clear a few times that we feel that the platform has progressed nicely since it’s inception, especially with the introduction of the , which we feel is the best deal in music today. Definitely something we recommend this holiday season. So much so, in fact, that we have put together a video showing off every Zune device that is currently available, as well as some of the cooler accessories available for the device set. We show off the Zune 80, Zune 120, Gears of War 2 Special Edition Zune, the flash Zunes, and even a Zune Originals piece.

On the accessories side, we give you a look at the Kicker stereo for Zune, a few cases, armbands, car accessories, and the Home A/V Kit. See? Told you we brought the goods to this one. Check out the video for the scoop on everything, and let us know if you end up picking any of it up.


Holiday Gift Guide 2008: Belkin Conserve surge protector

Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Accessories, Home Entertainment, Family, Techies, Under $50

Belkin ConserveWe know, you’re wondering why on Earth we’d be recommending a surge protector as a gift, right? Well, the Conserve line is actually pretty cool. In the interest of being green, we are recommending a power strip that is great for the eco-concious folks in your life. You’re able to turn off all connected devices with one switch. Outlets are spaced out to support those unsightly bulky ones, and there is even a remote you can use to control the flow of power. Since electronics pull power, even when powered off, that means you’re wasting electricity constantly unless you unplug your devices when you are done using them. The Belkin Concserve fixes that. They retail for $49.99, but we were able to find them for 24% less - $38.24 at Amazon.

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Belkin F5L008 Flexible Mouse Storage and Carrier

Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Misc. Tech, PC / Laptop, Peripherals

Mouse CarrierIf you don’t yet have an optical mouse that you can run on a Starbucks table or your knee, you might consider Belkin’s F5L008 flexible Mouse Storage and Carrier. Use it as a portable mouse pad when you travel, then stash your peripherals and accessories when you are done. The zippered gadget includes a hook for attaching to baggage or backpack. Available in 4 different color combinations, you can find it at the discounted price of only $8.79.

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Belkin Mini Surge Protector with USB Charger

Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Accessories, USB, Design, PC / Laptop

Belkin USB Powerstrip

The new Mini Surge Protector with USB Charger seems to be all the rage across the Internets over the past couple of days. After checking it out, we think it’s with good reason. After traveling to events like and SXSW, we know how much power outlets and USB chargers are a commodity. Belkin solves a bit of that here by providing a surge protector that offers three power ports alongside two charging ports. Very clever, as we know that we have been left charging devices - that support USB charging - using the AC adaptor. Good job there. It also frees up the USB ports on your laptop when you are on the go, which we know is particularly important if you are toting around a .

You can pick one of these up for $25 from Belkin’s product store.

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Belkin Unveils Air Covering

Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Accessories, Apple, PC / Laptop

Expression SleeveThe first of the MacBook Air accessories are already upon us. Belkin has come out with several covers. This one is the Expression Sleeve with shoulder strap, and others include the Vertical, the Slim-Fit, the Leather/Neoprene, the Neoprene, and the Slim-Fit with band. All of the cases are priced from $29.99 to $49.99 and come with lifetime warranties. The Neoprenes will be out in March with the others to follow in May. While there is nothing particularly unique about the cases, if you need to be official, this certainly beats your old MacBook cover.

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CES 2008 Video: Belkin’s new KVM, Rockstar, and more

Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Full Episodes, Gizmatic, Accessories, Apple, CES, CES 2008, Features, Home Entertainment, Household, Misc. Tech, Music, Peripherals, Podcasts, Portable Audio / Video, Videocasts


At Pepcom’s Digital Experience, we had a chance to interview and get an up close and personal look at all the new peripherals they introduced at this year. Take a look at the video to see their 4-way, USB- and audio-enabled KVM switch, available this summer for $169. Additionally, they demoed an intelligent surge protector with six individually controlled outlets and two always-on outlets. Add to this a wireless on/off switch to activate or kill the six outlets and you have a nifty device to help kill the phantom power drain that’s so prevalent in today’s chargers and adapters when they’re not in use.

We also check out a few cool and peripherals and the Rockstar—a five way minijack (headphone) splitter, available for $39.95 this summer.

And finally, we take a quick look at the N52te gamer “WASD replacement” pad. With a bunch of programmable macro options, an integrated scroll wheel and just enough buttons to get things done in TF2, it’s going on sale this month for $69.99 with a first look in the video.


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