Belkin Conserve Energy-Saving Surge Protector Wins 2008 CES Popular Mechanics' Editor's Choice Award

Business Wire, Jan 15, 2008

Popular Mechanics Recognizes Conserve as a "Convenient Device" That Helps Minimize Electricity Use

COMPTON, Calif. -- Belkin International, Inc., received an Editor's Choice Award from Popular Mechanics magazine for Conserve, an 8-outlet surge protector that helps you lower your overall impact on the environment. Conserve makes it simple to eliminate wasteful standby power to your electronic devices, helping you reduce energy consumption and save money.

Selected and judged by its editorial staff, Popular Mechanics presented its Awards at their annual event on Monday, January 7, at the 2008 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas.

Conserve (BG108000) - US: $49.99

* Offers 8 surge-protected outlets: 6 "switchable" and 2 "always-on" outlets, allowing users to control energy use easily

* Slim, sleek design blends in seamlessly with today's modern electronics and appliances

* Control multiple Conserve surge protectors with a single remote control from virtually anywhere in the house with user-selectable channels

* "Switchable" and "always-on" outlets ideal for home theater or small office/home office

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Chris McGugan, Vice President of Product Management for Belkin International, Inc.:

* We are thrilled to accept the Popular Mechanics Editor's Choice Award for our Conserve energy-saving surge protector.

* Standby power adds up quickly in the home, and our goal is to make it as convenient as possible to reduce wasteful energy consumption.

* With Conserve, saving energy is now as intuitive as turning off a light switch when you leave a room.

* You can now easily reduce energy use while also saving a few bucks off your electricity bills.

About Belkin International, Inc.

Belkin offers a diverse product mix that provides people with seamless electronics integration in their homes, cars, and on the go. Founded in California in 1983, Belkin is a privately held company 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.