8/14/2012

Stylish and Affordable Companions for Mobile Devices Keep You Connected Wherever You Go

Kensington Computer Products Group, a worldwide leader in delivering smart. safe. simple.™  computing accessories, kicks off this back to school season with smart and affordable products to help students stay connected to their mobile devices, including a smartphone, tablet, or laptop. Kensington's line of stylish accessories serve to enhance use of consumer technology, so that anyone heading back to school is always equipped with power, protection, and productivity everywhere they go.

"Our customers are looking for products to ensure they get the most out of their mobile devices this school year and we have a unique line of accessories that are perfect to meet that need,” said George Foot, Vice President of Marketing & Development, Kensington. “We’ve designed ideal companions for students to carry that are built to keep them connected, protected, and productive in all environments—from the classroom to the dorm room and anywhere in between.”

KENSINGTON ESSENTIALS FOR BACK TO SCHOOL

Kensington Combination Case for iPhone® 4 & 4S (Black w/White Dots - K39391US; Pink w/Black Dots - K39392US; White w/Black Dots - K39390US; SRP $24.99): Dress up your iPhone for the first day of school! Protect your iPhone® from bumps and scratches in this soft rubber and hard shell combination case. The flexible outer shell combined with the hard outer case grips and protects your iPhone on the move while still allowing easy access to all controls, touchscreen and ports.

Kensington WordLock® Portable Combination Lock (K64684US; SRP $27.99): All students and teachers heading back to school need to protect their laptop from theft while traveling across campus. Protect your laptop and personal information with the WordLock® Portable Combination Laptop Lock. The push button design offers one hand operation for easy installation while the Kensington T-Bar secures the lock to your laptop. WordLock allows you to set the code with four letter words making it Easier to Set -- Never Forget®. The self-coiling cable stretches to 6’ to anchor to a desk or fixed structure yet shrinks to 3” for easy packing. 

Kensington Virtuoso™ Pro Stylus & Pen (Black-K39526WW; White-K39564WW; SRP $29.99):  Taking notes in class just got easier, whether it’s in your notebook or on your tablet. The Virtuoso™ Pro Pen provides a sophisticated and elegant design offering a flawless performance. The blend of a Rollerball Pen and responsive touch stylus makes note-taking easy on your tablet and notepad. And the conductive quality barrel delivers greater comfort and control with a sculpted clip for easy storage.

Kensington AbsolutePower™ Dual USB Wall Charger: Running out of outlets in your dorm room? Power is never far away with two AbsolutePower Dual USB Wall Chargers to charge two tablets, smartphones, and other USB-charged mobile devices simultaneously. Stay connected with the Kensington AbsolutePower™ Dual USB Wall Charger with USB Adapter Cables (K39373US; SRP $34.99). The Kensington AbsolutePower™ Dual USB Wall Charger with 30-pin Apple Cable (K39525US; SRP $34.99) charges iPad®, iPhone®, and iPod® devices. Both chargers incorporate dual 2.1 Amp USB power ports ready to provide full charging support for tablets, smartphones, and other mobile devices. The AC plug removes for storage and travel.

Kensington Washable USB/PS2 Keyboard with Antimicrobial Protection (White - K64406US; Black - K64407US; SRP $39.99):  Messy dorm rooms don’t have to mean messy keyboards! You wash your hands to protect yourself from germs. What about your keyboard? The Washable USB/PS2 Keyboard with Antimicrobial Protection can be run under your tap and washed to remove germs and contamination. Plus the built-in antimicrobial material provides continuous microbe resistance.

Kensington Contour™ Backpack (K62238B; SRP $69.99): The ultimate in mobility for comfort-minded students or teachers. Unique, fully-adjustable lumbar support that uses a contoured panel to hug the back and help shift weight onto the hips. The curved, shock-absorbing shoulder straps help keep the load light while the padded SnugFit sleeve delivers heavy-duty computer protection.

Kensington PowerGuard™ with BungeeAir™ Battery Case & Find-My-Phone Fob (K39575US; $79.99): From the classroom, to the library, then back to the dorm room; students on the move won’t lose or forget their iPhone® with PowerGuard™ and BungeeAir™. Simply insert your iPhone into the ruggedized case, download the free BungeeAir App and attach the fob to your keys or purse. If you and your iPhone are separated, the iPhone screen will lock automatically and send an alert to the fob. The rugged PowerGuard battery case resists scratching and protects your iPhone while also adding up to 4 hours of talk time. Hold your iPhone in landscape or portrait mode with the case’s built-in card slot (card not included).

Kensington KeyFolio™  Pro 2 Removable Keyboard, Case & Stand (Red-K39638US; Dark Brown-K39639US; Caramel-K39640US; SRP $99.99): Personalize and protect your iPad with a companion that also helps make doing homework and taking notes a breeze. The KeyFolio™ Pro 2 provides a high-performance removable keyboard optimized for the touch typist. Built-in Bluetooth technology delivers wireless operation and one button set-up. A secured Velcro® fastener ensures tablet vertical stability with viewing angels from 70˚ to 20˚. This lightweight 3-in-1 design is optimized for travel and in-case use plus protects your new iPad and iPad 2 from wear and scratches. 

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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.