In July of last year we showed you Belkin’s FlyWire wireless HD audio/video transmitter which, at the time, seemed like a pretty cool device. Just imagine, being able to connect all of your electronics to one device and it would then stream the content to any TV of your choice.

Unfortunately for Belkin, it doesn’t seem as if the technology caught on as they have recently announced that they will be discontinuing the product with no plans for a rebirth. Of course, the economy could be blamed for the products failure because due to its $1,499 price tag it could obviously be viewed as a luxury item which consumers are cutting out left and right.

So now let’s take a moment of silence for Belkin’s FlyWire wireless HD transmitter. We barely knew thee.

With all those plugs and sockets needed for your home theater and home appliances, the proper surge protectors may be needed, particularly to safeguard them from sudden shocks. And we all know the headaches that such a problem can provide, potentially damaging your high-end HT equipment if not permanently putting it out of commission.

Hence, when it comes to getting surge protectors, go with the reliable brand. Belkin has been around delivering superior quality products and this Belkin Conserve Surge Protector should be something worth checking out.

“Belkin’s Conserve Surge Protector provides an intuitive, user-friendly means of reducing environmental impact, extending the company’s enviable track record for designing simple solutions to improve the quality of our everyday lives.”

Features:

• Offers 8 surge-protected outlets: 6 “Remote Switched” and 2 “Always On” outlets, allowing users to control energy use easily
• Slim, sleek design blends in seamlessly with today’s modern electronics and appliances
• Control multiple Conserve Surge Protectors with a single remote control from virtually anywhere in the house with user-selectable channels
• “Remote Switched” and “Always On” outlets are ideal for home theaters or small/home offices

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Whether you want to play games or watch streaming video online, one factor you have to address would be that of the speed on how you get the feeds into your own network. Upgrading certain parts of your network infrastructure may be a good recourse but why bother if you can do so with your existing setup? All you need is one device and that is the Gigabit Powerline HD Starter Kit from Belkin.

Improve the network signals you receive with the Gigabit Powerline HD Starter Kit. With its high Gigabit speed, you can be assured that the Gigabit Powerline reduces online gaming latency and provides large bandwidth. The Gigabit Powerline can deliver content of up to 1000Mbps of speed.

How to set it up:

• Plug one end of the Adapter into an available wall outlet.
• Connect the other end to any device with an available Ethernet port (RJ45), such as a gaming console, set-top box, or computer.

Features:

• Ideal for ultrafast high-quality transmission of multiple video streams, reducing online gaming latency and quickly transferring large data files
• Includes one single-port Adapter for a gaming console, HDTV, or a computer and another single-port Adapter to plug into a router
• Stream multiple HD movies and game online
• Improves Internet connectivity in remote rooms or places hard to reach with wireless connections
• Provides a secure, stable networking signal
• Push-button security
• Plug-and-play setup
• Compatible with HomePlug AV products

The Belkin Gigabit Powerline HD Starter Kit is now available in North America for $149.95. It will also be available in Europe by this August.

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A definite must-have for system administrators, Belkin has released a 19” LCD Rack Console that allows them easier monitoring and surveillance of their rack-mount servers from a single, secure and compact console. Featuring a 19-inch, Grade-A LCD display, this 1U drawer saves space and reduces clutter in the server rack.

This 19″ LCD Rack Console complements Belkin’s comprehensive line of 17″ LCD Rack Consoles, which feature both single-rail and dual-rail designs, as well as optional 8- or 16-port built-in KVM switches.

19″ LCD Rack Console 1U (F1DC102P-SR) features:

• Saves space with 1U, 19″, rack-mount drawer design
• Fits standard 19″ EIA server racks, ensuring compatibility in virtually any IT environment
• Built-in keyed lock prevents unauthorized access
• Features Grade-A, 19″, TFT, active-matrix LCD to accommodate high-resolution computing applications
• Integrates compact, 106-key function keyboard, including numeric 10-key pad
• Works with virtually any KVM solution, including Belkin’s lineup of analog and digital KVM solutions

The Belkin 19” LCD Rack is currently available in the U.S. and is priced at $1,299.00.

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