IOGEAR Launches First Automatic Printer-Sharing Switch Compatible with PCs and Macs

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Tue Mar 24, 2009 8:01am EDT

IOGEAR Launches First Automatic Printer-Sharing Switch Compatible with PCs and
Macs

 


The company also further facilitates device sharing with 4-Port USB Net
ShareStation, helping organizations save money by reducing hardware purchases 

IRVINE, Calif., March 24 /PRNewswire/ -- Small offices and homes with multiple
computers can now easily share USB printers and other USB devices with
IOGEAR's new 2-Port USB 2.0 Printer Auto Sharing Switch. IOGEAR also today
launched its 4-Port USB Net ShareStation, which lets individuals share up to
four USB devices through a home or office network.  Both products leverage
existing resources and minimize spending by allowing users to share computing
products.

The 2-Port USB 2.0 Printer Auto Sharing Switch is the only automatic printer
switch compatible with Macs and PCs.  It comes with two USB cables that users
hook up to their computers.  Once connected to a USB printer, the Switch
automatically recognizes which machine a print job is coming from, allowing
users to print anytime without hassle.  The 2-Port USB 2.0 Printer Auto
Sharing Switch does not require an external power source and has LED
indicators to show which computer has USB access.  It is compatible with
Windows(R) 2000, XP and Vista as well as Mac OS X 10.3.9 or greater and is
available immediately for $39.95 (MSRP).

The 4-Port USB Net ShareStation lets small offices and homeowners share
resources by enabling multiple users to access up to four USB devices, such as
external hard drives, printers and scanners, across a network.  In addition,
when the device is hooked up to a wireless router, users can wirelessly access
the connected peripherals, saving cable clutter and set-up headaches.  The
product is compatible with Windows 2000, XP and Vista and will be available in
March 2009 for $99.95 (MSRP).

"As a consumer electronics leader, we continue to launch products that
facilitate connectivity and sharing.  We believe these types of solutions will
become even more popular this year as individuals and businesses look for ways
to maximize resources and minimize spending," said Miranda Su, IOGEAR
executive vice president.  "These newest additions to our Desktop and
Networking product families help organizations reduce physical and financial
waste." 

For further information on IOGEAR and its solutions, please visit
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About IOGEAR
IOGEAR, Inc., headquartered in Irvine, CA, offers innovative technology
solutions that enable convergence through connectivity on the road, in the
office and at home.  A consumer electronics leader, the company provides a
range of KVM (Keyboard, Video, Mouse) and KVMP (Peripheral), Connectivity,
Networking, A/V Digital Home, Mobility and Desktop solutions that bridge the
gap between locations and people.

IOGEAR's products decrease clutter and energy consumption, reduce electronic
waste, share resources and bring consumers together through technology.  The
company is also an environmentally-conscious organization that emphasizes
conserving natural resources to employees and customers through its GREEN
initiative.  IOGEAR has a dedicated timeline and list of goals to achieve to
ensure its products are as eco-friendly as possible.  Additionally, the
company has also partnered with Trees for the Future to plant one tree for
every product purchased on its Web site or through members of its GREEN
initiative partner program.  For more information, please visit
www.iogear.com/green/.

The company distributes throughout North and South America, Europe and Asia. 
Additionally, IOGEAR's Customer Advocacy Team is available any time day or
night at 1-866-946-4327, providing assistance and welcoming feedback
regardless of time and location.

For further information, please visit IOGEAR's Web site at www.iogear.com, or
the company's blog at www.iogear.com/blog/. IOGEAR can also be followed on
Twitter @IOGEAR.

(c) 2009 IOGEAR. All rights reserved. IOGEAR and the IOGEAR logo are
registered trademarks or trademarks of IOGEAR. Other company and product names
may be trademarks of their respective owners.

    Contacts:   Victoria Yarnish/ Amy White
                LEWIS PR for IOGEAR
                310-407-5186
                iogear@lewispr.com
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Victoria Yarnish or Amy White, both of LEWIS PR, +1-310-407-5186,
iogear@lewispr.com, for IOGEAR
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