05/09/2013

Kensington introduces its next generation Tablet Keyboard Cases with the KeyFolio Pro and its new Comercio Soft Cases for Samsung Galaxy Tab 3.0

Berlin – September 5, 2013 - The Samsung Galaxy Tab 3.0 is packed with bright ideas and so are we. Kensington, the worldwide leader in delivering smart. safe. simple. tablet tools and smartphone accessories is proud to announce a dedicated Keyboard Case and the new Comercio for the 10.1". The case is the first KeyFolio from our new generation of keyboards. This keyboard has been designed to maximize the potential of tablets in the hands of their users - in the work place or at home.

Our new KeyFolio Pro for Samsung Galaxy Tab 3.0 features our finest tablet keyboard yet. It's been honed with the insight gained since we created the KeyFolio category in 2011 and our experience of serving corporate users that value assured productivity with our tablet tools and smartphone accessories for more than 30 years. The result is a keyboard that matches your laptop keyboard for comfort and accuracy and your Galaxy Tab for functionality and mobility.

Why should you compromise your typing and productivity when you select mobility and convenience of a tablet? That’s why each of our new KeyFolio Keyboard Cases features the same high performance keyboard.

The keyboard thoughtfully presents the Galaxy Tab 3.0 typist with:

• Six rows of island keys, each key is afforded its own dedicated space to increase typing accuracy
• A full suite of Android short cut keys including cut and paste, voice control and two usable shift keys, great for avoiding finger acrobatics, especially for left handers
• Three magnetic positioning wells for viewing angle adjustment
• 960 hours of working time and 180 days of standby
• Stable and robust to avoid keyboard “bounce” - yet thin and light proportions not to detract from the Galaxy Tab slenderness
• Instant Bluetooth paring with the Tab 3.0
• Removability

“The keyboard is securely held within its folio by a simple yet effective strong magnetic system.  Users can adjust the position of their keyboard for truly customised comfort. The keyboard can even be totally removed from the keyboard case thanks to its Bluetooth connectivity.  At Kensington we don’t believe we should be dictating what an acceptable viewing angle and typing position is - this is individual to each user, just like their Tab 3.0 is to them. Users can adjust the position of their PC’s  keyboard on their desks, so why should we restrict a user’s ability to adjust the position of their Tab 3.0 keyboard?” says Jim Murakami, Global Product Manager at Kensington.

According to Jackie Dowson, European Product Manager at Kensington: “Each keyboard offers 960 hours working time (equivalent to approximately 43 return flights from Frankfurt to Kensington’s headquarters in California) and 180 hours standby time.” 

“With our grounds up development of the KeyFolio Pro keyboard we’ve ensured that no Tab 3.0 owner needs to compromise their comfort or productivity. It’s about offering uncompromised typing on a proper keyboard. It’s simple, the keyboard doesn’t slide or wobble and has more keys than the usual tablet keyboard, so you don’t require finger acrobatics to perform favourite short cut functions. Apart from that you can also adjust the viewing angles.” says Stephen Hoare, European Marketing Director at Kensington.

The KeyFolio Pro has a classic folio design with a sumptuous sheepskin interior for rich feel and long-lasting durability.

K97156UK/DE/FR – Black

£99.99/€99.99 available at Kensington.com from October 2013.

Spanish, Italian, Dutch, Portuguese and Pan Nordic keyboard layouts also available.

Comercio Cases for Samsung Galaxy Tab 3.0 10.1

The most vulnerable parts of your Galaxy Tab 3.0 are the screen and the corners - especially if you accidentally drop your Galaxy Tab. The Comercio Soft Folio Case & Stand has strong corners and edges for vital protection of the corners of your tablet. A functional soft screen cover protects your Galaxy Tab’s delicate display against scratches and damage and provides storage for papers and business cards. Simply slide your Galaxy Tab into the Comercio Soft Folio Case & Stand and your Galaxy Tab is well protected.

• Strong corners and edges provide real drop protection
• Functional soft screen cover provides protection and storage for papers and business cards
• Stand for video viewing
• Low-angle stand for typing or reading
• Business slot card for identification
• Available in seven colours

K97097WW – Slate Grey, K97096WW – Black, K97111WW – Plum, K97112WW – Olive, K97113WW – Red, K97114WW – Blue, K97115WW – Dermal Black

£34.99/€ 34.99 available at Kensington.com  / Amazon.co.uk

New coloured stylus - Mix & Match

Your tablet screen is shiny and new. Keep the display fingerprint-free while also unleashing your creativity with a Kensington Virtuoso Stylus. Available in a range of styles and colours—including our Virtuoso Stylus & Pen – the Virtuoso is the perfect companion to your tablet.

Virtuoso Stylus & Pen

K97103WW – Blue, K97046WW – Red, K97042WW - Metallic Grey, K97044WW - Black

£19.99/€19.99 available at Kensington.com  / Amazon.co.uk

Virtuoso Stylus

K97036WW – Emerald, K97035WW – Chartreuse, K97034WW – Purple, K97033WW – Pink, K97032WW - Royal Blue, K97031WW – Black, K97101WW – Olive, K97100WW - Denim Blue, K97099WW – Red, K97098WW - Slate Grey, K97102WW - Plum

£9.99/€9.99 available at Kensington.com  / Amazon.co.uk

The Kensington team looks forward to seeing you at IFA. In addition, please contact us directly if you are interested in receiving Kensington products for review.

Contact Information, Samples & Images

For further information and press samples, please contact:

UK

Natalie Sutton / Gillie Tennant

e-mail: Natalie@proudpr.com

Tel: +44 1276 679570

Germany

Verena Deutinger / Isabell Horvath / Simon Jones

Tel: +49 89/30 90 51 610

e-mail: kensington@onpr.com

France

Benjamin Szlakmann

Tel : + 33 1 46 05 87 87

e-mail : bszlakmann@3dcommunication.fr

Visit www.kensingtonpartner.com for self service image and video downloads or contact us directly. 

About Kensington

Kensington, a leader in smart, safe, simple computing accessories, is the recognized industry standard trusted by enterprises around the world. Kensington's mobile security product offerings include laptop and mobile security locks providing a new generation of front-line protection for mobile devices. In addition, Kensington offers accessories including power adapters, chargers, mice, keyboards, trackballs, universal docking stations, desktop accessories, carrying cases and iPad/iPhone/iPod accessories. Kensington Computer Products Group, headquartered in Redwood Shores, California, is the technology division of ACCO Brands (NYSE: ABD), a world leader in branded office products, with products marketed in more than 100 countries across the globe. For more information, visit www.kensington.com.

Kensington is a registered trademark of ACCO Brands. smart.safe.simple, Keyfolio, Virtuoso, Comercio, KeyCover, EVAP, Proximo, Proximity and PowerBolt are trademarks of ACCO Brands. MacBook Air, iMac and iPad are trademarks of Apple Inc. All other registered and unregistered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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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.