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With the launch of Laptop@Home, Belkin has reached the hearts of Indian consumers who share one laptop with other family members. Offering diverse accessorizing tastes, the latest launch helps users to carry personal digital assets from one room to another.

Under Laptop@Home solutions, there are few accessories that comprises of Laptop Hideway, Cush Top, Network USB Hub, Laptop Cooling Pad, Pocket Top, Sleeve Top, Washable Mouse, Mouse Trap, Swivel Hub and Surge Protector.

First in the row is the Laptop Hideaway, which is said to be a stylish and easily accessible storage spot for a laptop. Users can let it rest on the floor besides their couch or desk. It assures that the laptop is thoroughly protected, easy to reach, and hidden away from view. Leave behind all the worries as and when they leave the power supply, mouse, and paperwork conveniently stored inside with the laptop. The Laptop Hideaway is an apt product for 15.4-inch laptops-both widescreen and standard.

Second is Cush Top that claims to provide increased padded comfort while operating the laptop from the couch, bed, or floor in a relaxing manner. It has been created to offer more convenience when working on the laptop. It comes packed with a suitable storage pocket to keep the power adapter and mouse in place. On flipping the top, consumers will be able to let the laptop rest on the given space, regardless of the laptop size.

Next in the list is the Belkin Network USB Hub that makes sure that you can easily get access to all of the USB devices such as printers, all-in- one machines, external hard drives, and the existing wireless network. All this is possible by utilizing just one accessory.

Coming to the next peripheral; it is called the Laptop Cooling Pad. Its unique patented wave design ensures that your laptop is prevented from overheating. The gadget is said to take advantage of natural convection to augment fan cooling, and also take care of low power consumption through the laptop’s USB port. Laptop Cooling Pad needs no bulky power adapters.

Belkin has also introduced a Pocket Top to develop a mobile workstation and endow with storage space for the laptop and accessories in its handy available pocket. Once plugged into the laptop, the Pocket Top promises to store the power supply. The other advantage of this accessory is that it frees up you from mishandling with the power cord when you transport the laptop from one room to another.

Sleeve Top is one of the new accessories in the Laptop@Home solution that allows owners to easily open and operate their laptop without removing it from the case. Long hour of laptop usage tends to heat up the device. Sleeve Top avoids the heating sensation when placed on the lap while using it. It is also easy to carry wherever required.

The most important peripheral that allows easy navigation through menus – the mouse has also been unleashed by Belkin. Called Washable mouse, it boasts to be water-resistant to bear spills, and maintains cleanliness. Moreover, it has a versatile Scroll Pad that lets users to scroll vertically and horizontally with one easy touch.

Next in the kitty is the Mouse Trap that enables consumers to carry a mouse and other small items and zip it up. On unzipping, the Mouse Trap doubles as a mouse pad.

For more port, Belkin has announced Swivel Hub to swivel out the way the users wants it. In addition to the computer USB port, the Flex Hub adds four USB ports and simultaneously stays out of the way of neighboring connections. In order to maintain convenience, they can rotate the Hub left, right, up, and down, depending on the preference.

Lastly, Belkin has designed Surge Protector that protects consumers equipment before the next power disturbance and can accommodate four sockets up to six sockets spaced far enough apart that the unit can be filled to capacity even with over sized power blocks. Unused outlets stay clean and safe with sliding covers.

Available through Redington India Limited and Cyberstar Infocom Limited, the Belkin Laptop@Home solution reaches India. The Laptop Hideaway is priced at Rs.2,999, Cush Top costs Rs.1799, Network USB Hub retails for Rs.7,999, and the Laptop Cooling Pad carries a price tag of Rs.2299. The Pocket Top sells for Rs.1799, the Sleeve Top can be purchased for Rs.1799, washable mouse comes with Rs.2099, the Mouse Trap is for Rs.999, the Swivel Hub is estimated to be Rs. Rs.1799 and Surge Protectors is for a suggested price of 1199 (4 way Surge) and Rs.1499 (6 way Surge).