WICHITA, Kan. — Interex today announced the immediate availability of their new, hot swapable USB iMac Hub and USB iMac Cables. Interex, a leading developer and marketer of high-quality computer cables and computer accessory products, designed these innovative and colorful accessories exclusively for the new AppleÒ iMac. However, they’re compatible with any USB-ready computer system, so all users can take advantage of the iMac "cool" factor. The new high-speed USB iMac Hub and cables are the initial products in a planned line of USB iMac accessories – designed to provide iMac users with a wide variety of high-quality products to accompany the fun look and flair of the iMac. Interex is debuting the new products to the public at Comdex.

USB iMac Hub

The innovatively designed iMac Hub features a Bondi-blue bottom/clear top color combination, and is now shipping. With the lowest price on the market, Interex’s USB iMac Hub provides the best value available. The new iMac Hub can simultaneously support four, full-speed, full-power USB devices, connecting everything from a basic printer to revolutionary virtual reality gear. Ready to use right out of the box, the Interex USB iMac Hub features a 2.1 Amp AC power adapter, and 2 meter color matched cable, making it one of the fastest and most powerful hubs available today. In addition, this fully USB-compliant hub features automatic detection and support of both low and high-speed USB devices, seamless management of device connect and disconnect events, and ‘foolproof’ bus fault detection and recovery. Housed in a sturdy, lightweight, space-saving cabinet, the versatile USB Hub also offers full visual feedback on the status of each port, and has the ability to operate without its bundled power adapter in low-power, mobile applications. And, although it is specifically designed with the Apple iMac in mind, the hub will be a productive connectivity product for other systems, as well. "The iMac Hub will work with any USB-compatible system, but it has been designed to color-compliment the iMac," said Christian Kentling, Interex USB Product Technology Manager. "But, if someone wants to have a unique addition to their desktop, they can definitely use it."

The suggested retail price is only $49.95, and is compatible with the following systems and software: iMac™, Macintosh®, Windows® 98, Windows® 95, rev. B, any USB equipped PC, all USB devices. The iMac Hub is USB V1.0 specification compliant.

USB iMac Cables

Interex’s USB iMac cables are compatible with the following systems and software: iMac™, Macintosh®, Windows® 98, Windows® 95 rev. B, any USB equipped PC, and all USB devices with detachable cables, and are 100% USB V1.1 specification compliant. These cables are now available with suggested retails prices of $9.95 for the 2ABi two-meter, and $12.95 for the 5ABi five-meter.

For more information regarding the USB Hub, or any of Interex’s other USB compatible products, contact the Interex Solution Center by phone at 1-800-513-9744, ext. 333, via e-mail at tech@interexinc.com; or visit the Interex Web site at www.interexinc.com.  

About Interex and USB

The Interex USB iMAC Hub and cables are just a few of the products in a full-line of USB-compatible cables, adapters and hubs that are all backed by Interex’s quality and proven 16-year track record as a leading supplier of connectivity products. Each of these USB products, including the new iMAC Hub, is also supported by the Interex Solution Centerä , a specialized team of USB experts prepared to answer all USB connectivity questions—making it easy for consumers to get properly connected. Plus, every Interex USB cable and adapter is clearly labeled with Interex’s toll-free Solution Center number, as well as web and e-mail addresses—an industry first.