Keyboard cases for iPad are many and multiplying, but at this point it’s a question of refining the best concepts, not creating dramatically different devices. The Belkin Ultimate Keyboard Case for iPad is a great example, taking a lot of cues from the massively popular Logitech Ultrathin Keyboard Cover for iPad and folio style designs to create a solution that might be as near as perfect as tablet typers can get.
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Belkin Ultimate Keyboard Case Gives Logitech A Competitor For The Best iPad Keyboard Crown
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on April 8, 2013
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Belkin completes Linksys acquistition
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on March 17, 2013
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Back in January, we reported that Belkin was gearing up to acquire Linksys. That day has finally come, with the company announcing earlier today that the acquisition is complete. Linksys products will still be offered under that name, and not much will change for customers, but this marks a big day for Belkin. Belkin said
Linksys brand to survive as Cisco completes sale to Belkin
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on March 16, 2013
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Belkin completed its acquisition of Linksys on Friday and will keep the longtime home networking company's brand, products and support channels.
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Belkin releases WeMo beta app for Galaxy S III, devices with ICS or higher
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on February 16, 2013
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Word of an Android app for Belkin’s line of WeMo home automation hardware came amid a flurry of CES news, and now the application has rolled onto Google Play in beta form just over a month later. The app is specifically tested for the Galaxy S III, but handsets toting Ice Cream Sandwich or higher will be able to take it for a spin. By wielding the application, users can control WeMo devices over WiFi and cellular networks, configure custom icons, tweak names, take care of local firmware updates and hook things up with IFTTT. Remote firmware updates, support content and WeMo rules have yet to be baked into the software, however. Belkin is hoping guinea pigs will report bugs, but can’t guarantee they’ll be fixed in the short term. Currently, the outfit says issues regarding poor signal strength and app crashes are on its radar. Looking forward to the polished, growing pain-free product? The final app is expected to arrive around the summertime.
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Cisco to sell Linksys home networking business to Belkin
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on January 25, 2013
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Cisco Systems plans to sell its Linksys home networking business to Belkin International for an undisclosed sum under an agreement that includes cooperation between the companies on software, service-provider products and other areas.
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Cisco Exits the Consumer Market, Sells Linksys To Belkin
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on January 25, 2013
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Krystalo writes “Belkin on Thursday announced plans to acquire Cisco’s Home Networking Business Unit, including its products, technology, employees, and even the well-known Linksys brand. Belkin says it plans to maintain the Linksys brand and will offer support for Linksys products as part of the transaction, financial details for which were not disclosed. This should be a relatively smooth transition that won’t affect current customers: Belkin says it will honor all valid warranties for current and future Linksys products. After the transaction closes, Belkin will account for approximately 30 percent of the US retail home and small business networking market.”
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Belkin introduces Thunderstorm Handheld Home Theater for iPad, we go hands-on
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on January 6, 2013
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While Belkin has long been at the forefront of Apple accessories, offering everything from keyboard cases to baby monitors, it somehow left the audio arena unexplored. That ends today with the introduction of the Belkin Thunderstorm Handheld Home Theater. Behind that mouthful of a product name is essentially a portable speaker dock for the iPad housed inside a protective case, which seems a lot more reasonable than Bang & Olufsen’s pricey speaker “wedge.” The Thunderstorm’s front-facing speaker system boasts full-range drivers and integrated air channels for “immersive sound” and “deeper bass.” All the internals are powered by Audifi, a mobile audio engineering outfit that Belkin specifically hired for the project. As for the cover, Belkin took a cue from Apple’s own magnetic offering, but went a step further with the addition of multifold creases for different viewing angles.
We spent a few days with the Thunderstorm and so far we’re impressed with the volume and depth from such slim speakers. Though we didn’t have a chance to test it, Belkin is also offering a free iOS app to accompany the product — it essentially lets you fine-tune the audio with presets for music, movies and games. However the Thunderstorm is not without a few annoyances: the case adds an unsettling amount of bulk to the iPad and it’s currently only available with the now-ancient 30-pin connector (we’re told a Lightning-equipped version is due in Q2 2013). If you’re happy with the ole universal dock though, you can pick this up in the coming weeks from Belkin’s online store, Amazon.com or the Apple Store for $ 200 a pop.
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Belkin unveils new HD Bluetooth Music Receiver
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on January 4, 2013
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Belkin announced the launch of the new HD Bluetooth Music Receiver this week. The device is designed to allow the streaming of music and other content from smartphones and tablets directly to a home stereo system or speakers using wireless technology. The Music Receiver also has integrated tech making it even easier to stream music
Belkin announces night vision NetCam Wi-Fi camera
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on November 1, 2012
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Belkin WeMo Switch and Motion home automation system for iOS hands-on (video)
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on July 4, 2012
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Proper home automation systems can cost upwards of $ 10,000, and while budget alternatives can’t touch the level of integration you’ll enjoy with a behemoth rig, all but the most sophisticated of homeowners can squeak by with a simple timer setup — or the modern equivalent. Belkin’s WeMo duo utilizes two types of plug-in modules paired with an iOS 5+ app, which you’ll use to set macros, control lights and schedule on/off times. A Switch module can turn on and off a lamp, fan, coffee maker, television or heating appliance from a connected iPhone, iPad or iPod touch. You can also set a seemingly unlimited number of detailed schedules for each device, all from the comfort of your WiFi-equipped touchscreen handheld. You can integrate the optional Motion device with a set of macros as well, configuring your lights to turn on once you step through the foyer, or your coffee maker to launch a brew as you walk through your bedroom door.
We wired up a lamp in a New York City apartment to give WeMo a go, and things generally worked as advertised. Setup is fairly straightforward — simply plug in a module, select its corresponding SSID broadcast from iOS then launch the free app to force the device onto your home WiFi network. You’ll need to repeat the process to add each gadget or sensor, but once you do, you’ll be able to config and control any connected gadget from anywhere on the network, or beyond. The system theoretically supports remote access without any additional setup (modules are registered to the app) but we weren’t able to power up the lamp while on 3G during multiple attempts. That detail aside, we’d be happy to welcome WeMo into our home, though the absent Android app throws in a speed bump for sure. You have two options for adding WeMo — there’s a Switch + Motion kit available for $ 100, which includes a power control and motion sensor, or you can opt for the Switch solo for $ 50. Then, simply add as many outlet controllers as you wish, at 50 bucks a pop. You can see that first combo in action in our hands-on video after the break.
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Belkin WeMo Switch and Motion home automation system for iOS hands-on (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 04 Jul 2012 15:26:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Belkin intros three ways to turn your iPad into a pricey kitchen accessory
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on September 15, 2011
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Belkin showed off a trio of accessories last night aimed at incorporating your shiny Apple tablet into your kitchen routine. At the top of the list is the Chef Stand + Stylus, a $ 40 table top stand with a rubbery stylus that lets you use the iPad without dirtying it up with your greasy mitts. The stylus lives in a holster on the stand’s rear. The $ 40 Fridge Mount turns the iPad into a $ 500 grocery list, securing the slate to your fridge door with 3M Command Strips. The Kitchen Cabinet Mount is the priciest of the bunch at $ 50 — but is arguably the handiest, or at least most versatile, clamping the iPad to a cabinet or shelf.
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Belkin intros three ways to turn your iPad into a pricey kitchen accessory originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 15 Sep 2011 12:45:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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