Belkin Dock Adapter for iPod shuffle

Apple’s most popular USB Drive - oh yeah it plays music too - has a new buddy to connect to.  This adapter from Belkin is quite useful if you want to use your shuffle with the plethora of accessories for 3G and 4G iPods.  For example, a car charger, FM transmitter, or those cool alarm clocks. Look for it in late September at a price of $19.99 USD. Read on for the full release.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Link your Dock Connector Accessories to Your iPod shuffle with the Belkin Dock Adapter™ for iPod® shuffle

(Compton, CA) - August 16, 2005 - Belkin Corporation announces the Dock Adapter for iPod shuffle, an add-on that lets you connect iPod accessories with the Dock Connector through the shuffle’s USB port. This Dock Adapter gives your shuffle the flexibility to work with enhancements for iPod such as battery packs, auto power cords, iPod speakers, and USB/FireWire cables that have a Dock Connector. It will be shipping in North America in late September 2005.

Dock Adapter for iPod (F8Z026) - $19.99
With the Dock Adapter, you can charge your shuffle using your Dock Connector power cord. The device also provides pass-through audio via the Dock Connector.

This Adapter lets you use your shuffle with:

    • Belkin TuneBase™ (F8V7098) and TuneBase™ FM (F8V7097)
    • Belkin Auto Kit – F8V7058-APL
    • Belkin Auto Power Cord – F8V7067-APL
    • Belkin Battery Pack – F8E464
    • Belkin TunePower™ – F8E490
    • USB and FireWire® power adapters (when used with USB or FireWire* cables for iPod)

*Will not sync when used with a FireWire cable. However, power and audio will be compatible.

About Belkin Corporation
Belkin Corporation, the global leader in connectivity solutions, offers a range of innovations for the computer, electronics, and mobile consumer. With a diverse and far-reaching product mix consisting of home and enterprise networking, audio video solutions, KVM (keyboard/video/mouse) and peripheral sharing, power protection and cabling, as well as USB and FireWire® devices, Belkin extends its reach also to Bluetooth™ ,cellular, PDA, iPod®, and other solutions for mobile computing. Belkin products are available through www.belkin.com as well as through a network of major distributors, resellers, and superstores.

iPod is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.