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want one.]]>Jan 3rd 2006 3:06PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/01/03/belkin-introduces-cablefree-usb-hub/http://www.engadget.com/2006/01/03/belkin-introduces-cablefree-usb-hub/Jan 3rd 2006 3:07PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/01/03/belkin-introduces-cablefree-usb-hub/http://www.engadget.com/2006/01/03/belkin-introduces-cablefree-usb-hub/Jan 3rd 2006 3:30PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/01/03/belkin-introduces-cablefree-usb-hub/http://www.engadget.com/2006/01/03/belkin-introduces-cablefree-usb-hub/Jan 3rd 2006 3:39PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/01/03/belkin-introduces-cablefree-usb-hub/http://www.engadget.com/2006/01/03/belkin-introduces-cablefree-usb-hub/Jan 3rd 2006 3:41PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/01/03/belkin-introduces-cablefree-usb-hub/http://www.engadget.com/2006/01/03/belkin-introduces-cablefree-usb-hub/


http://engadget.com/2005/12/02/target-your-co-workers-with-usb-air-darts/]]>Jan 3rd 2006 3:46PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/01/03/belkin-introduces-cablefree-usb-hub/http://www.engadget.com/2006/01/03/belkin-introduces-cablefree-usb-hub/
How does security work on UWB?]]>Jan 3rd 2006 3:51PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/01/03/belkin-introduces-cablefree-usb-hub/http://www.engadget.com/2006/01/03/belkin-introduces-cablefree-usb-hub/Jan 3rd 2006 4:05PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/01/03/belkin-introduces-cablefree-usb-hub/http://www.engadget.com/2006/01/03/belkin-introduces-cablefree-usb-hub/Jan 3rd 2006 4:18PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/01/03/belkin-introduces-cablefree-usb-hub/http://www.engadget.com/2006/01/03/belkin-introduces-cablefree-usb-hub/


This would really clear my desk up.]]>Jan 3rd 2006 4:26PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/01/03/belkin-introduces-cablefree-usb-hub/http://www.engadget.com/2006/01/03/belkin-introduces-cablefree-usb-hub/Jan 3rd 2006 4:26PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/01/03/belkin-introduces-cablefree-usb-hub/http://www.engadget.com/2006/01/03/belkin-introduces-cablefree-usb-hub/


Freakin' sweet!]]>Jan 3rd 2006 4:33PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/01/03/belkin-introduces-cablefree-usb-hub/http://www.engadget.com/2006/01/03/belkin-introduces-cablefree-usb-hub/


Can I hook up 4 250 Gig USB drives and use this as though it was a terrabyte server? LOL]]>Jan 3rd 2006 5:30PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/01/03/belkin-introduces-cablefree-usb-hub/http://www.engadget.com/2006/01/03/belkin-introduces-cablefree-usb-hub/Jan 3rd 2006 5:40PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/01/03/belkin-introduces-cablefree-usb-hub/http://www.engadget.com/2006/01/03/belkin-introduces-cablefree-usb-hub/


http://medicus.z42.us]]>Jan 3rd 2006 5:55PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/01/03/belkin-introduces-cablefree-usb-hub/http://www.engadget.com/2006/01/03/belkin-introduces-cablefree-usb-hub/
http://www.usb.org/developers/wusb/

Wireless USB is supposed to be faster than CableFree USB..

This hub from belkin is like their Pre-N router, it could work with future devices or not...

Anyway, in the coming months we will see a few devices from various brands using the standar Wireless USB, so, we should wait..

This isn't the first Cable Free USB, here is another:

http://www.infosyncworld.com/news/n/3183.html

Slow as hell, 140kbps..



Apple is rumored to be the first computer maker to ship computers with wireless usb (ultrawideband) integrated..

http://macdailynews.com/index.php/weblog/comments/rumored_apple_mac_dvr_should_be_fully_wireless_with_ultrawideband/]]>Jan 3rd 2006 6:57PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/01/03/belkin-introduces-cablefree-usb-hub/http://www.engadget.com/2006/01/03/belkin-introduces-cablefree-usb-hub/
http://www.mobilewhack.com/reviews/nec_upd720170_wireless_usb_host_controller_from_nec.html



I was skeptical that Apple could make a mac mini with Wireless USB in january, but this news keep me thinking.. This wouldn't be the first time Apple offers a new wireless technology before anyone, nor the second, nor third... 802.11b, 802.11g, bluetooth 2.0...



I will be very surprised if this ends to happen.. ]]>Jan 3rd 2006 8:30PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/01/03/belkin-introduces-cablefree-usb-hub/http://www.engadget.com/2006/01/03/belkin-introduces-cablefree-usb-hub/


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http://www.cnet.com/4520-11405_1-6400427-1.html?tag=rcol



Well Done Freescale!

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http://www.freescale.com/webapp/sps/site/display.jsp?nodeId=093623&filePath=/media_center/news_releases/2006/wmsg/01-06-06_CNET_BEST_OF_CES.html&title=News%20Release&tid=MCH



Hhmmm?]]>Jan 8th 2006 2:38AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/01/03/belkin-introduces-cablefree-usb-hub/http://www.engadget.com/2006/01/03/belkin-introduces-cablefree-usb-hub/


Here are a few thoughts on why this may be so..



1. Icron Technologies possesses key patents worldwide in the only real way you can extend the distance of transmission on USB-formatted data. I don't think there's away for the opposing camp to get around this but I could be wrong.



2. There will be a significant consumer and general market backlash to the high cost of re-jigging and upgrading your computing environment in order to comply with the requirements for the Intel/Microsoft and the USB-IF Group's 'certified Wireless USB' or WUSB platform.



I am understanding that when the first new products emerge under this new WUSB banner, in order to use them one will have had to install Microsoft's new OS, one would have to replace or upgrade the drivers for (if available) any existing USB1.1 or USB2.0 device currently in use, in order for it to go wireless AND don't know how existing USB hubs would be dealt with??



3. As for ranges between the two, the other camp is aiming for only 10 meters for the eventual 480Mb top-end capacity and settling for the 110Mb speed for the medium-length 20 meter distance.



I believe the Freescale/Icron technology however will begin with that good or better range due to Icron's inherent USB extension expertise and IP. They have 10km USB extension wired now and their tech works across multiple media for achieving differing capabilities. The single biggest immediate advantage remains the ability to but and use the upcoming Belkin and Gefen products delivering the 110Mb speed at 20 METERS already and with no need to upgrade ANYTHING. No new drivers for any existing USB1.1 or USB2.0 devices and they will be able to work through the Belkin hub wirelessly. No new OS to install and no worries about which of your existing devices will be WUSB capable or not!!]]>Jan 9th 2006 11:25AM