Play Your MP3 Player Through Your Car or Home Stereo

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Listen to music from your MP3 player through Belkin's improved FM stereo receiver. The Belkin TuneCast II FM Transmitter, an enhanced version of the TuneCast I, connects portable music players to your car or home stereo using FM radio waves. The TuneCast II will begin shipping in January of 2004 in North America.

The TuneCast II scans all FM frequencies 88.1-107.9MHz (as opposed to just four frequencies that other transmitters offer) and selects the best frequency for your music experience. It also memorizes up to four FM frequencies to give you easy and quick access to your favorite songs.

The TuneCast II also features a unique Auto ON/OFF function, which frees you from manually toggling your TuneCast II's ON/OFF switch by simply powering on when an audio signal is detected. If there is no signal detected for a period of 60 seconds, your TuneCast II will switch off. This innovation preserves battery life while making your mobile audio experience simpler.

Just plug the TuneCast II into the headphone jack of your iPod™, PDA, MP3, CD, or cassette player; or connect it to your PC or laptop computer. Tune your car stereo or receiver to any clear FM frequency, and enjoy your music experience with more sound and fewer wires.

The TuneCast II comes in two models: a white version and a gray version. The gray version, TuneCast™ II Mobile Transmitter (F8V3080; ESP $49.99), ships with a Belkin Mobile Power Cord that connects to your car's cigarette lighter to provide extended power while on the road. The white version, TuneCast™ II Mobile Transmitter (F8V3080-APL; ESP $39.99), includes only a DC cable for optional battery-free operation. The DC cable plugs into the DC jack on the Mobile Power Cord (F8V7067-APL; ESP $19.99) for iPods with Dock Connector.

Belkin will display the TuneCast II -- along with accessories for the iPod -- at MacWorld 2004 in San Francisco, January 6-9 at Booth 1229, South Hall.

Benefits

-- Transmits on FM channels 88.1MHz-107.9MHZ -- Includes DC cable for optional battery-free operation -- Powers on and off automatically -- Provides up to 10 hours of battery life

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. In addition, Belkin has introduced multiple types of messaging services, using iNuntius Inc.'s technology, that allows users to send or receive email, voicemail, 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.

Contact: Melody Chalaban Public Relations Manager (310) 604-2347 (310) 864-2425 mobile melodych@belkin.com