Belkin Launches New Generation Of OmniCube KVM Switches; New SOHO and E Series Lines To Replace Belkin OmniCube KVM Switches.Business Editors & High-Tech Writers Networld+Interop Atlanta 2001 COMPTON, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 5, 2001 Belkin, the leading manufacturer of computer peripherals and accessories, today announced that it will be introducing its re-designed line of OmniCube(TM) Keyboard/Video/Mouse (KVM (K Virtual Machine) A version of the Java Virtual Machine for small devices with limited memory. See J2ME. See also KVM switch. KVM - Keyboard Video Mouse ) switches at the Networld + Interop Trade Show in Atlanta, September 11-13. Totally re-designed from the ground up, the new line of OmniCube KVMs, which are part of the ever-popular OmniView(TM) family of KVMs at Belkin, will be made available in two different sub-categories: The OmniView Small Office/Home Office See SOHO. (SOHO Soho (sōhō`, sə–), district of Westminster, London, England, known for its continental restaurants. Once a fashionable quarter, it became popular among writers and artists in the 19th cent. ) Series and the OmniView E Series. Both lines will begin shipping in North America North America, third largest continent (1990 est. pop. 365,000,000), c.9,400,000 sq mi (24,346,000 sq km), the northern of the two continents of the Western Hemisphere. September 11, 2001. The Belkin SOHO Series KVM Switches are available in 4 models. Two support PS/2 and Universal Serial Bus See USB. (hardware, standard) Universal Serial Bus - (USB) An external peripheral interface standard for communication between a computer and external peripherals over an inexpensive cable using biserial transmission. (USB USB in full Universal Serial Bus Type of serial bus that allows peripheral devices (disks, modems, printers, digitizers, data gloves, etc.) to be easily connected to a computer. ) connectivity and are available in a 2-port (F1DS102T - ESP (1) (Enhanced Service Provider) An organization that adds value to basic telephone service by offering such features as call-forwarding, call-detailing and protocol conversion. $149) and a 4-port (F1DS104T - ESP $179) model. The other two models support PS/2 connectivity only and are also available in a 2- (F1DS102P - ESP $129) and a 4-port (F1DS104P - ESP $159) model. All four SOHO Series KVM Switches support audio and microphone switching, which allow the user to switch between computers using only one set of speakers and a microphone without having to unplug and re-plug them. All four are also Flash Upgradeable, so users can download the latest firmware updates to ensure compatibility with the latest computers and devices. Other features include: cable management through the new enclosure design, hot key functionality and front panel push-button (electronics) push-button - A roughly fingertip-sized plastic cover attached to a spring-loaded, normally-open switch, which, when pressed, closes the switch. Typical examples are the keys on a computer or calculator keyboard and mouse buttons. selection, keyboard and PS/2 emulation, supports higher resolution up to 2048 x 1536 at 85Hz, requires no power supply, and a Belkin 5-year warranty. Next, the Belkin E Series OmniView KVM Switches will be available in a 2-port (F1DB102P - ESP $79), a 4-port (F1DB104P - ESP $99), and a bundled set (F1DB102P-B - ESP $99), which includes a 2-port E Series KVM Switch and the necessary all-in-one cables to get the user up and running. The E Series line supports higher resolutions of up to 2048 x 1536 at 85Hz and requires no power supply as the power is drawn off the keyboard port of the computer, which means less cables for users to hassle with. Standard features include: hot key switching, front panel push-button selection, keyboard and PS/2 emulation for error-free boot-up, 10-second AutoScan function, cross-platform compatibility (when used with the OmniView Mac(R) and Sun Adapter), and a Belkin 2-year Warranty. Belkin is the leading manufacturer of computer cables, surge protectors and Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS), Universal Serial Bus (USB) connectivity devices, FireWire digital video editing and connectivity products, Keyboard/Video/Mouse (KVM) switches, gaming devices and accessories, LAN (Local Area Network) A communications network that serves users within a confined geographical area. The "clients" are the user's workstations typically running Windows, although Mac and Linux clients are also used. cabling and networking hardware, peripheral sharing devices, high-quality audio/video cables, and cellular/PCS and computer accessories. Belkin products are available through a network of major distributors, resellers and superstores. For more information, call 1-800-2BELKIN, or visit the company's Web site at www.belkin.com. |
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