D-Link today said that it is entering the digital signage market. The company is demonstrating a 32-inch sign and two 10-inch signs along with its back-end content and advertising delivery system at Interop 2008 in Las Vegas. Pricing and availability was not announced.

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Slingshot Communications today announced what it claims is the first prepaid wireless broadband access product in the United States. Slingshot’s prepaid wireless broadband service will not require a contract or credit check and will be offered in both prepaid and pay-as-you-go forms.

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DigiTimes today reported that declining market share in North America over the past year has prompted Linksys to launch plans to pursue other markets and bring North America revenue contribution to "below 50%".

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IOGEAR today announced a self-contained remote access appliance for PC's and KVMs.

The PCPortal connects between a display and USB keyboard and mouse and the display and USB port on a computer or KVM server. No software is required on the computer or KVM and both Windows and Linux-based OSes are supported.

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IOGEAR today announced start of shipments for its Wireless USB (W-USB) Hub & Adapter Kit. The GUWH104KIT is certified by the USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) and FCC.

The kit consisits of a four-port USB 2.0 hub and separate wireless adapter and supports wireless USB connectivity at raw speeds up to 480 Mbps. The hub can associate with up to three different laptops or PCs, using W-USB adapters. It also features four USB ports and connects to wired USB devices, such as printers, scanners, MP3 players and external hard drives up to 30 feet away.

The kit requires Windows XP SP2, with Vista support to follow later this year. It is available immediately at $199.95 MSRP.

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Belkin announced yesterday that its Wireless USB Hub (F5U302) [previous story] now meets the USB-IF’s Wireless USB Specification requirements, ensuring compatibility with other Wireless USB devices.

The product is scheduled to ship starting next month in the US for $199.99 MSRP.

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D-Link and Iogear have both announced certification for their first Wireless USB products.

D-Link's DUB-2240 4-port Wireless USB Hub and DUB-1210 Wireless USB adapter, and Iogear's Wireless USB Hub & Adapter Kit have both received Certification against the Wireless USB 1.0 Specification by the USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF).

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IOGEAR today introduced its 2-Port USB 2.0 Multi-Function Print / Storage Server (GMFPSU22W6).

The device enables network sharing of Multi-Function Printers (MFPs) and storage devices, such as external hard drives, flash drives and memory card readers. Network connection is via a 10/100 Ethernet port and two USB devices can be directly attached to dual USB 2.0 ports. Up to five total USB devices can be supported by attaching an external USB hub.

The GMFPSU22W6 has a suggested list of $169.95 and is available immediately.

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Belkin today announced its Certified Wireless USB hub.

The F5U302 provides a single Wireless USB connection between a host computer and up to four USB 1.1/2.0 devices. The product comes with an adapter for the host computer. Transfer speed is spec'd at 480 Mbps (raw data rate) with a 30 foot range.

Belkin did not say whether this product would replace its "Cable Free USB Hub", which is not interoperable with this new product or any other Certified Wireless USB products.

The product will be available in "late August" for $199.99 suggested list.

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TRENDnet today announced three printservers for USB multi-function printers.

The TE100-MP1U 1-Port USB Multi-Function Print Server, TE100-MP2U 2-Port USB 2.0 Multi-Function Print Server and TEW-MP2U 2-Port Wireless USB Multi-Function Print Server support printing from Windows XP, 2000, 2003 Server and Vista operating systems.

The wireless model connects to 802.11b/g wireless networks and supports 64/128-Bit WEP encryption & WPA-PSK security. The two-port models support network access for USB storage devices such as hard drives, flash drives and memory card readers.

All three models are available now. Estimated street prices are $60, $81 and $108 for the 1 port, 2 port and 2 port plus wireless.

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