IOGEAR Triples Data Transfer Speeds with Bluetooth 2.0 Adapters

USB adapters deliver faster wireless data transfer speeds, improved bandwidth and draw less power than previous specifications

Irvine, CA – December 12, 2005 – Consumers can add Bluetooth wireless technology to any desktop or notebook PC or Mac and wirelessly share documents, music and video at up to three times the speed of the current Bluetooth standard, with the launch of IOGEAR’s Bluetooth 2.0 USB Adapters, Class 1 and 2.

Users can interconnect up to seven Bluetooth devices and transfer even the largest files quickly and easily due to greater bandwidth. The lower power consumption means longer battery life with use on a notebook computer. Consumers simply plug in the IOGEAR USB adapter with Bluetooth wireless technology and are able to share data with Bluetooth-enabled cell phones, PDAs, stereo headphones and printers. Both adapters are compatible with PC and Mac computers. The Class 1 adapter offers a wireless range of 330 feet, while the Class 2 adapter offers a wireless range of 66 feet.

“Consumers are always looking for faster ways to share data and photos, not to mention a way to also eliminate the clutter of wires," said Miranda Su, vice president of sales and marketing at IOGEAR Inc. “With our new Bluetooth 2.0 adapters, users have an affordable solution that enables them to wirelessly connect their favorite Bluetooth devices and share information at three times the speed of previous specifications."

IOGEAR’s Bluetooth 2.0 USB Adapters are priced at $49.95 for the Class 1 adapter and $39.95 for the Class 2 adapter (MSRP). The products are available immediately from all major catalog resellers, online resellers and selected retail outlets. Both adapters are backward compatible with Bluetooth 1.2 and 1.1 Standard, and are USB 1.1 compliant.

For further information on IOGEAR products, please visit www.iogear.com.

About IOGEAR
IOGEAR, Inc., headquartered in Irvine, CA, is a leading connectivity manufacturer that provides complete KVM (Keyboard, Video, Mouse), Data Storage, Networking, Wi-Fi, FireWire, USB (Universal Serial Bus), Bluetooth, HomePlug and Peripheral solutions. The company targets home users, mobile professionals and small-to-medium sized businesses. IOGEAR offers 24/7 tech support by calling 1-866-946-4327.

IOGEAR has consistently provided products that incorporate innovative technology, delivering to the end-user outstanding functionality and capability. As one of the only true manufacturers in the industry, IOGEAR offers high quality products backed by the service and support that consumers demand.

The company distributes products throughout North and South America, Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Middle East. For further information, please visit IOGEAR’s Web site at www.iogear.com.