Belkin WiFi Hub to Offer iPod Wireless Sync

Linux controls everything, so you can mount an iPod, hook up printer or read memory cards and and the box takes care of working out what is what. The (theoretical) speed of 802.11n is a shade faster than USB 2, so this could be a sweet little gadget to let you share all the junk in your life, or even just stow everything away in a closet.

Belkin Net Usb 2 1Sure, it's not real over the air iPod support, but it's the next best thing. Belkin is set to release an 802.11n Network USB Hub with five USB ports. Any device plugged in to it will be available to any computer on the network, showing up as if you had plugged it locally. Linux controls everything, so you can mount an iPod, hook up printer or read memory cards and and the box takes care of working out what is what.

The (theoretical) speed of 802.11n is a shade faster than USB 2, so this could be a sweet little gadget to let you share all the junk in your life, or even just stow everything away in a closet. I'm all for losing wires, so count me in.

The PC only release is in June for $130, although a Mac version is promised in August (and hopefully in white).

Belkin 802.11n hub to link up USB add-ons remotely [The Register]