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InfoComm, Orlando, FL - June 17, 2009 - Belkin today announced the general availability of its new AV360 Modular AV System and CAT5e Extender connectivity solutions that enable fast digital-signage installations at longer distances and higher resolutions.

Designed for use in conference rooms, higher education, and hotels, the Belkin system can support video displays of up to 1080p at 100 meters and up to UXGA resolution at 300 meters.

Performance and reliability are essential concerns for a successful installation, and Belkin AV360 delivers higher resolutions over longer distances than competing solutions. Using a smart modular system of cables and wall plates, AV360 provides a simple, color-coded, plug-and-play connection for digital-signage and audiovisual solutions. Its pull cap is designed to rotate 360 degrees to enable easy routing from any angle while also withstanding up to 90 pounds of pulling force.

Belkin CAT5e Extenders deliver the continuous uptime, long distances, and high resolutions that installers require. They provide long-distance, point-to-point audiovisual connections between content-management systems and public displays. Featuring better performance over greater distances, the CAT5e solution runs HDCP-compliant HDMI™ technology over a single CAT5e cable.

AVAILABILITY

• Available now in the U.S. and Canada

ON DISPLAY AT

• InfoComm 2009, June 17–19, 2009, in Orlando, Florida at Booth #2284

STATISTIC

• According to a June 2008 iSuppli report, signage and professional display volume (displays for digital signage) is projected to grow 34% CAGR through 2012.

QUOTE

Kevin Yue, Business Development Manager – Digital Signage at Ingram Micro:

• Our digital signage partners expect market leading products that offer the features and reliability necessary for high-availability digital signage installations.

• Belkin’s new extension solutions provide the resolution and distance capabilities necessary for the most advanced applications.

AV360

• AV360 Component Video* Wall-Plate Set (up to 100 ft.) (AV360-CSP11-WP) - $59.99 MSRP

• AV360 Analog Video Extension Cable, 100 ft. (AV360-CSC11-100)…

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