Business Editors/Technology Writers
COMPTON, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 6, 2001
Belkin Components, the leading manufacturer of computer accessories, Universal Serial Bus (USB) connectivity products, FireWire digital video editing devices, surge protectors and wireless/PCH accessories, today announced that it has been awarded five "Innovations 2001 Design and Engineering Awards" at this year's International CES in Las Vegas.
This year's winning products will be on display at the Innovations Booth No. 24143 in the Silver Pavilion at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas.
The awards, sponsored by the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) and endorsed by the Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA), recognize the best-designed and -engineered products in the categories of accessories, audio, blank media, computer hardware and software, electronic gaming, home data networking, integrated home systems, home appliances, online/Internet, mobile electronics, mobile office, personal electronics, digital imaging, retail resource, satellite systems, office equipment, telephones, video and wireless communications.
Belkin (booth No. 3231) was honored for the following products:
-- USB VideoBus(TM) II (F5U208)
-- Universal Travel Surge (F5C790-C6 & F5C790-C8)
-- CD LaunchPad(TM) CD Labeling System (F8E710)
-- FireWire 6-Port Hub (F5U526)
-- Gold Series Enhanced Mobile Power Cord
(F8V705-GLD/F8V7008-GLD/F8V7010-GLD/F8V712-GLD)
"As a company, Belkin continually strives to create innovative, imaginative and exciting new products," said Eric Tong, director of marketing & product development. "Winning five CES Innovations Awards goes to show that the industry as a whole sees that we are doing just that," he added.
Belkin Components is the leading manufacturer of computer cables, surge protectors and Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS), Universal Serial Bus (USB) connectivity devices, FireWire(R) digital video editing and connectivity products, Keyboard/Video/Mouse (KVM) switches, LAN cabling, 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 800/2BELKIN, or visit the company's Web site at www.belkin.com.