Use One Keyboard to Control Both Your PC and Home Theater with the Belkin MediaPilot; The MediaPilot is a Wireless, Rechargeable Keyboard, Mouse, and AV Remote Combined in One

Business Wire, Sept 20, 2004

COMPTON, Calif. -- With its built-in mouse, integrated AV remote, and wireless, rechargeable multimedia keyboard, the Belkin MediaPilot(TM) integrates your PC with your home theater to create a complete multimedia center. The MediaPilot utilizes Cypress Semiconductor's WirelessUSB(TM) technology in the 2.4GHz frequency range which, compared to traditional wireless keyboards, translates to: less interference; longer operating distances of up to 30 feet; longer battery life, and improved security.

MediaPilot (F8E838) - MSRP $99.99

Where traditional wireless keyboards offer a range of only 3-5 feet, the MediaPilot can operate at a distance of 30 feet. The base serves as a recharging station and charges through Plug-and-Play WirelessUSB technology, removing the need for a bulky power supply and the need to frequently purchase batteries. The keyboard will not lose power from dying batteries either, since the MediaPilot can operate when it is charging in the dock or when it is being used wirelessly. The base includes a 10-button keypad and directional arrow keys to provide the convenience of a full-size keyboard.

The MediaPilot's integrated remote can control up to eight audio video devices, including a television, CD player, and DVD player. It has smart-remote capability that enables it to learn codes from your new and old audio and video components.

The MediaPilot's built-in mouse is dual-thumb-controlled with three buttons, scroll wheel, and directional pad to move the cursor. Featuring multimedia programmability, its powerful software allows you to program up to 96 unique multimedia, office, software, and gaming functions.

Price and Availability

Priced at $99.99, the MediaPilot will begin shipping on November 1, 2004 in North America. It will also be on display at the TechXNY trade show in New York City on October 5-7, at Booth #3122.

About WirelessUSB

WirelessUSB, developed by Cypress Semiconductor Corporation and co-marketed by Atmel Corporation, was engineered to address point-to-point and multipoint-to-point applications that today are largely served by proprietary solutions based on 27MHz, 433MHz, 868MHz, and 900MHz technologies. With a data rate of 62.5kbps, an operating range of greater than 10 meters, and a strong signal that minimizes line-of-site requirements, WirelessUSB offers a compelling combination of performance, cost, and compatibility for PC and gaming peripherals, remote controls, and other wire replacement applications. WirelessUSB incorporates the ease of Plug-and-Play functionality of USB and provides PC BIOS support. Compared to multi-tiered network solutions, WirelessUSB uses a very small data packet and is able to conserve battery power, since periodic network synchronization is not required. WirelessUSB also offers immunity to interference that enables thousands of devices--including Wi-Fi(R) or Bluetooth(TM) devices, portable phones, and microwave ovens--to operate in close proximity to one another.

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(R) devices, Belkin extends its reach to Bluetooth(TM), cellular, PDA, iPod(R), and other solutions for mobile computing. Belkin has introduced multiple types of messaging services that allow users to send or receive email, voice mail, faxes, and mobile text messages through one IP-based portal, from any computer and web-enabled device. Belkin products are available through www.belkin.com as well as through a network of major distributors, resellers, and superstores.