01/02/2008

Kensington, the mobile computing accessories company, has launched a new range of laptop bags designed to bring a touch of glamour to female office workers’ daily commute.

The new Contour Balance bags are compact and ergonomic, making them easy to carry, even when full. The sleek and stylish designs are available in either ‘chocolate and vanilla’ or ‘onyx and white’, with patterned sections to complement each bag’s overall design. Tough enough for the commute, smart enough for the office, and fashionable enough for drinks after work, the bags fit into all aspects of a busy lifestyle.

Made from rugged, water-resistant fabrics, the bags include an impact-resistant compartment with an Airbrake™ bottom, designed to keep laptops safe and dry.

The Contour Balance comprises of the following:

• Contour Balance Notebook Case (£xx): The bag has a magnetic clasp to keep the handles together, as well as a detachable shoulder strap. The Air-Flo Contour panel dissipates heat and hugs the body for greater comfort
• Contour Balance Notebook Backpack (£xx): This bag is ergonomically designed to fit the contours of the body and has non-slip shoulder straps for extra comfort
• Contour Balance Notebook Roller (£xx): 25 per cent lighter than most rollers, this bag is compact and has a telescoping handle that shifts the weight to the wheels, minimising strain on the arm

“The need to transport laptops is increasing as mobile working becomes the norm for many,” said Karen Hicks, European product manager at Kensington. “Laptop bags have traditionally been seen as bulky, cumbersome and inconvenient, particularly by women. But this no longer needs to be the case.”

“Demand is high for a laptop bag that is comfortable and compact and fits into all aspects of a woman’s lifestyle. The new Contour Balance range answers this demand by combining practicality with style,” said Hicks.

All bags in the new Contour Balance collection fit notebooks up to 15.4”, and are on sale at xx and various online retailers.

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About Kensington

Kensington is a leading provider of desktop and mobile device accessories, trusted by IT, educators, business and home office professionals around the world for more than 35 years. Kensington products empower people to dynamically interact with content, creating a better working experience for productive performance. In both office and mobile environments, Kensington’s extensive portfolio of award-winning products provides trusted security, desktop productivity innovations, and ergonomic well-being. Our core competencies in engineering, industrial design, product quality and responsive customer support make Kensington The Professionals’ Choice™.

Headquartered in San Mateo, California, Kensington operates as the technology division of ACCO Brands (NYSE: ACCO), one of the world’s largest designers, marketers and manufacturers of branded business, academic and consumer products, sold in more than 100 countries across the globe.

Kensington is the inventor and worldwide leader in laptop security locks, the acknowledged leader of Trackball innovation and offers a broad range of premium-branded desktop productivity solutions.