Belkin Scoops Up 3 iLounge 2007 "Best of Show" Awards.Belkin Clear Acrylic Case, TuneStudio[TM], and Bluetooth[TM] Dock Adapter Are Recognized for Their Innovation at the Macworld Conference & Expo COMPTON, Calif. -- Belkin has been honored with an iLounge "Best of Show" Award for its Clear Acrylic and Brushed-Metal Case for iPod([R]) nano, and two "Best of Show" Innovation Awards for its TuneStudio and Bluetooth Dock Adapter for iPod. iLounge made the announcement on January 10, at the Macworld Conference & Expo in San Francisco San Francisco (săn frănsĭs`kō), city (1990 pop. 723,959), coextensive with San Francisco co., W Calif., on the tip of a peninsula between the Pacific Ocean and San Francisco Bay, which are connected by the strait known as the Golden . iLounge editors scoured both the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) and Macworld Expo for iPod accessories that not only enhanced the iPod video and nano user experience, but that also stood out from the masses. Winners ranged from docking speaker systems and cases to software. This year, iLounge editors recognized innovative and impressively executed products with Innovation Awards. The full iLounge "Best of Show" article can be found at: http://www.ilounge.com/index.php/articles/comments/ ilounges-best-of-show-2007-awards-the-details/ (Due to its length, this URL URL in full Uniform Resource Locator Address of a resource on the Internet. The resource can be any type of file stored on a server, such as a Web page, a text file, a graphics file, or an application program. may need to be copied/pasted into your Internet browser's address field. Remove the extra space if one exists.) Clear Acrylic Case with Brushed-Metal Faceplate for iPod nano A flash-based digital music player from Apple, introduced in 2005. Like larger iPod models, the nano has a color screen. Although the nano name suggests ultra-small "nanotechnology," the iPod shuffle is actually smaller. See iPod. (F8Z141) - $29.99 The Acrylic Case offers touch-sensitivity on the click wheel with access to all ports. With a brushed-metal front cover, the Case's form-fitting design brings added style and panache to your iPod. TuneStudio for iPod 5th generation (video) (F8Z109) - $179.99 TuneStudio is the first four-channel audio mixer that lets you create high-quality digital recordings directly onto your iPod for instant playback. Bluetooth Dock Adapter for iPod (F8Z932) - $129.99 By connecting the Dock Adapter into your stereo and the iPod adapter A device that connects an iPod to an audio system with speakers. The device provides a cradle for the iPod to attach via the dock connector port and cables to connect it to a stereo amplifier. Adapters are also available to play the iPod through a car's audio system (see iPod car adapter). into your iPod, the Bluetooth Dock Adapter turns your iPod into the ultimate wireless remote so you can conveniently play your songs wirelessly through your iPod stereo dock. Quotes Jeremy Horwitz, Editor-in-Chief at iLounge: "We were especially impressed with Belkin's lineup, which combined both practical and innovative accessory ideas with great industrial designs. With rare exception, Belkin puts more thought into its niche iPod products than most companies put into their supposed showstoppers." About iLounge Headquartered in Irvine, California Irvine is an incorporated city in Orange County, California, United States. It is a planned city, mainly developed by the Irvine Company since the 1960s. Formally incorporated on December 28 1971, the 69.7 square mile (180.5 km²) city has a population of 202,079 (as of 2007). , The Media LLC's iLounge.com is the world's leading resource for iPod and iTunes([R]) information, not affiliated with or owned by Apple Computer, or any other vendor of iPod accessories or services. Founded only days after Apple announced the first iPod in 2001, iLounge has exploded in popularity, today boasting millions of visitors and tens of millions of page views each month. Its annual "Best of the Year" awards are independently judged and in no way influenced by advertising, paid placements, or other unsavory practices. 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Founded in California in 1983, Belkin is a privately held company privately held company A firm whose shares are held within a relatively small circle of owners and are not traded publicly. and the recognized leader in connectivity solutions, in addition to accessories for MP3 devices, computers, and more. We provide extensive solutions for networking, home theater -- with our PureAV[R] line of cables, power, and digital wireless accessories -- and many more categories. You can view and purchase them at www.belkin.com, as well as through a network of major distributors, resellers, and superstores. Belkin's phenomenal growth has led to our expanding global presence. In addition to corporate headquarters in Los Angeles, we now have offices throughout Europe -- in the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, and Germany, among others -- and in the Asia Pacific region, including Australia, Shanghai, and our regional headquarters in Hong Kong. |
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