We love our gadgets, but they are like vampires, sucking energy even when “off”. That’s why the Belkin Conserve Surge puts their energy sucking on a timer. Otherwise it’s a pretty normal surge protector. The device automatically cuts the power to connected devices after 11 hours of use.

Don’t worry, you won’t end up losing work before you can save, because the Conserve Surge features two always-on outlets alongside the six timed outlets. And there’s also an LED warning light when the electricity is about to turn off. Still, some other timing options would be nice.

One of the most popular charitable causes for companies to donate money to is cancer research. Belkin has announced new cases for the iPod touch that are being sold and part of the proceeds will be given to help find a cure for breast cancer.

Two cases are available; one is called the DualFit for the Cure and sells for $29.99. The case can fit on a users arm and has a clear screen protector. The material is reflective for nighttime use. The case also has a key pocket.

This is something that many of us have been waiting for. A box that adds all kinds of connectivity options to any networked PC, instead of making consumers purchase separate devices to add NAS capabilities and wireless print sharing.

This is that box. Belkin’s Home Base handles everything. It includes four USB 2.0 sockets and an Ethernet jack. When connected to your home router, a printer and at least one external hard drive, any machine on the network instantly gets wireless printing abilities and network access to your USB HDDs. But that isn’t all. The Home Base can wirelessly backup your connected PCs by itself and it sports an automatic sharing feature so that you can send photos to Flickr without a care.

After a delay that felt like years, the IEEE finally ratified the 802.11n standard. This means that products can finally stop advertising the 802.11 draft N caveat and become fully 802.11n complaint.

Belkin wasted no time and announced that many of its existing products are already compatible and meet the 802.11n specifications. The compliant products include the N Wireless Routers and modem routers, the N+ Wireless router, N1 Vision Router, N Wireless Notebook Card, N Wireless USB Adapter, and more.

Today I am going to look at a cool new FM transmitter for the iPhone and other iPods from Belkin called the TuneBase FM with Hands-Free. The device is actually several devices rolled into one so if you need a holder for your phone or iPod, a charger for dockable iPods, a hands free kit, and an FM transmitter this is the device for you. Read on for all the details.

The big problem with the iPod shuffle for most users isn’t the small size or the fact that it has much less storage than more expensive iPod models. The big issue is that the shuffle has all the controls built into the headphones so you can’t just use any headphones you want.

Belkin has announced a new adapter cable called the Belkin Headphone Adapter that allows shuffle owners to ditch those junky stock headphones and use any set they want and still get full control of the player. The cable plugs in to the shuffle and the headphones plug into it.

Belkin has unveiled a new line of comfort mice which feature a new design that’s supposed to maximize comfort while you work. It also has an all terrain optical engine so you can use the mouse on any surface. The mice will be available in wireless, Bluetooth and retractable USB versions.

The Bluetooth version will be available in Black and White for $49.99 and the wireless version comes with 2 AA batteries which will be available in fuchsia, black, blue and red for $29.99. The retractable version is $19.99 and they have the same colors as the battery versions.

Powerline networking is a great way to get Internet connectivity to gear in your home that can’t access Wi-Fi and is too far from your router. Typical powerline networking systems are only capable of speeds around 200MB/sec.

Belkin has announced a new line of powerline networking gear that is five times as fast as those typical offerings with up to 1000Mbps of speed. The kit is called the Gigabit Powerline HD Started Kit and includes two adapters, one to connect to your router, and one to connect to your device.

With the iPhone 3G S coming there are a glut of cases coming to the market. If you are upgrading from the iPhone 3G, you really don’t need a new case, but who wants to put their shiny new phone into an old scratched up case?

Among the new cases that Belkin is offering are the Grip Cases and a line of BodyGuard cases. The BodyGuard cases aren’t available in North America for some unknown reason. The other cases are available now in America and Europe.

Cases aren’t the only thing that Belkin is known for; the company also makes a full line of FM Transmitters for various MP3 and music phones. The FM transmitter is the only way for many people to enjoy their music from the iPhone or other device while driving.

Belkin has announced a new version of the TuneCast Auto Live FM transmitter today that is combined with a free iPhone application offering total control of the FM transmitter form the screen of the iPhone or iPod touch.

Belkin offers more accessories for the iPhone and iPod than you can shake a stick at. One of the things that most iPhone or iPod owners do first is add a case to their device to protect it from drops and scratches during daily use.

Belkin has announced new iPod nano 4G cases in two series called the Belkin Micra and Fusion cases. All of the cases are available right now globally except for one pattern of the Micra case called Flow. The Micra cases offer textured graphics and are clear to allow the color of the iPod to be seen. The Micra line includes the Glam, Dusk, Chex, and Flow. All of the cases sell for $19.99 each.

Belkin has unveiled two more TuneBases for your Apple devices. The TuneBase Direct and TuneBase FM can route audio from your Apple devices to the vehicle stereo and charge simultaneously thanks to the 12-volt port.

It features a flexible neck so you can arrange your iPhone in the best viewing position. That way, you can make calls with just a tap. The $70 TuneBase Direct uses a 3.5mm port, while the $80 TuneBase FM does it’s thing through a free FM channel, automatically scanning the frequency with the least interference.

No one wants to cook their gonads while trying to work on a laptop computer without a desk by sitting it directly on the lap. Working on a notebook sitting on your lap is also uncomfortable for most people because you need to look down to see the screen.

Belkin has announced a new laptop desk called the CushDesk that is designed to raise the screen of the notebook to a more comfortable level when working without a desk. The device is made with a solid molded top to provide a ridged work surface and has a lip on the front to keep your notebook from slipping around.

The economy may be down, but the computer industry is still doing OK. One of the clear winners in growth is Apple with its Mac line of notebooks and computers making some of the industry’s biggest gains. That means that many users are going to Mac computers for the first time.

Belkin has introduced a new product called the Switch-to-Mac cable that promises to make moving important files from a Windows computer to a Mac easy to do. The cable connects to the Windows PC and the Mac via USB and automatically moves default files and folders from the Windows system to the default locations on the Mac.

If you aren’t a big fan of wireless networking but lack the internal wiring for Ethernet, powerline networking is considered by some the way to go. Belkin is debuting some new products in this category, topping its offerings out with the Belkin Powerline AV+, priced at around $180.

The idea behind powerline networking is to use the electrical wiring in your home to serve as quasi-networking cable. The Belkin Powerline AV+ includes a three-port adapter to support multiple devices, such as A/V equipment or a gaming console, and a one-port adapter to connect to a router.