16/08/2007

Kensington, the computer accessories specialists, has launched the Auto Kit for iPod, which allows drivers to play their tunes safely over an FM frequency, making it the ideal summer driving companion.

The Auto Kit holds the iPod in a secure mount which is attached to the car windscreen, so drivers can select their favourite tunes without taking their eyes off the road. Tunes can be transmitted over any available FM frequency whilst the device is also charged via the car’s cigarette lighter.

“As we approach the summer holidays, large numbers of people will be taking to the road, playing music to pass the time,” said Karen Hicks, product manager at Kensington. “With the recent ban on using a mobile phone while driving, and road safety campaigners pushing for further legislative reform, safe driving is a hot topic for the government and users alike. The Auto Kit adheres to safe driving practices and also delivers excellent sound quality.”

Available from June 2007, Kensington’s Auto Kit for iPod retails at £59.99 and will be available at 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.