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Easily Access Your New iPod touch with Protective Belkin Cases

PLAYA VISTA, Calif. - (BUSINESS WIRE) - Belkin launches stylish new cases for the iPod touch that make it easier to access and use your iPod.

Belkin has designed these cases for the always on-the-go iPod owner that complement a mobile lifestyle and also cater to the different ways an iPod is carried. We've identified five main ways people carry their iPod: in a pocket, in the hand, in a bag, on themselves, and while being active.

For those carrying their iPod in their pocket, Belkin's slim cases are easy to grip, slide in and out of a pocket smoothly, and provide impact protection from everyday drops. For those who keep their iPod in hand at all times to text, game, or check their email, our line of cases are comfortable to hold, shock-absorbing, and easy to grip. Belkin also has cases that make it easy to find your iPod within a travel bag or purse while protecting it against constant contact with other items.

Belkin recognizes that people typically either carry their iPod or they wear it. While working out or when you need to keep your iPod close by for intermittent, easy access, Belkin offers a range of armbands and a clip case.

AVAILABILITY

• Cases in select styles will be available starting September 2010 in North America and parts of Europe.
• Other styles will continuously be made available for purchase throughout 2010.

Grip Cases
Grip cases protect your iPod and come in a variety of textured designs while adding style, color, and grip-ability. Grip cases' form-fitting design lets your iPod charge while still in the case.

Grip Ergo with Strap (F8Z653)

• Ergonomic case design and removable hand strap provide a secure way to hold your iPod
• Colors: Translucent Black, Translucent Taro

Grip Groove Duo (F8Z652)

• Adds texture to your iPod to increase grip-ability
• Colors: Black/Clear, Berry/Royal Purple

Grip Graphix (F8Z655)

• Features designs that make it easy to grip your iPod
• Colors: Aqua with White, Mauve with Shell Pink, Black with Clear

Grip Vue (F8Z657)

• Designed to increase grip-ability with a sleek, high-gloss finish
• Colors: Tints: Clear, Taro, Royal Purple, Night Sky, Black; Metallic: Black Pearl, White Pearl, Taro Pearl

Grip Edge (F8Z650)

• Features a unique combination of grip and style
• Colors: Black Leather with Black Stitching, Brown Leather with Brown Stitching

Shield Cases
Shield cases protect your iPod while providing increased shock absorption and impact resistance. These sleek cases add no extra bulk and offer maximum protection while allowing full access to connector, buttons, and iPod screen.

Shield Eclipse (F8Z647)

• Provides a firm grip in your hand
• Easily slides in and out of your pocket
• Colors: Night Sky, Black, Taro, Vivid Blue

Shield Micra (F8Z646)

• Features sleek design for protection without bulk
• Colors: Tints: Black, Royal Purple, Coral, Clear; Metallic: Black Pearl, White Pearl, Taro Pearl

Verve Cases
These fashion-inspired leather cases protect your iPod from everyday scratches and scuffs. Tailored to be slim and form-fitting, they also provide easier and more sensitive access to the home key and inputs. Made with premium leather and contrast stitching, these cases offer sleek style.

Verve Cinema (F8Z764)

• Features kickstand to view media content comfortably

Verve Sleeve (F8Z687)

• Fashion-inspired leather protects your iPod in style

Verve Sleeve with Clip (F8Z672)

• Clips onto a belt-ideal for those who like to keep their iPod on their body at all times
• Secure-hold clip design keeps your iPod in place

Verve Folio (F8Z673)

• Features a cover that folds to protect the screen and a soft inner lining
• Interior pocket stores credit card, money, and a key

Fit Armbands
Fit armbands are designed for the active user. Made with breathable and hand-washable fabric, these cases are easy to put on and remove, and flex with you as you move about your workout.

ProFit (F8Z692)

• Ultra-thin, athletic armband slides on easily for a comfortable fit
• Patent-pending clip system provides easy on/off access
• Made with special lightweight, water-wicking material to improve breathability
• Innovative fusion of materials offers a secure hold

DualFit (F8Z674)

• Adjustable dual-fit system allows for best fit on any arm, maximizing sizing
• Key pocket for convenient storage while at the gym or outdoors

FastFit (F8Z675)

• Patent-pending clip system provides easy on/off access
• Features removable sleeve for iPod, low-profile belt clip, and key pocket
• Cable capsule stores and manages earphones in convenient rubber dome
• Key pocket for convenient storage

Overlays
Belkin overlays protect your new iPod screen from everyday scratches.

MatteScreen Overlay - 3-Pack (F8Z686)

• Features glare-reducing protection for your iPod screen

ClearScreen Overlay - 3-Pack (F8Z685)

• Provides a clear protective shield for your iPod screen

To see the full range of new cases, visit http://www.belkin.com/ipod/touch/

iPod and iPod touch are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

To learn more about Belkin International, Inc., visit http://www.belkin.com/pressroom/about/?sid=36

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Belkin
Melody Chalaban, Public Relations Manager
310-751-2950
melodych@belkin.com
or
Orquidea Ramos, Public Relations
310-751-2894
orquidear@belkin.com