6/5/2006

New features include disc-style locking, tamper resistance, and carbon-tempered steel cables

Kensington®, the world's #1 seller of laptop locks, today announced a new, innovative line of laptop security locks. Kensington security milestones include inventing the first laptop security cable lock and the industry standard Kensington Security Slot, built into all brand name laptop computers as well as many flat panel monitors, projectors, desktop computers and other devices. The Kensington laptop locks offer the most trusted solutions for people to protect their laptops and the sensitive data on them.

"Laptop security is a growing concern as people depend more and more on their computers," said Roma Majumder, Senior Global Product Manager, Security. "Our new line establishes a new standard for physical laptop locks, furthering our leadership position in laptop security."

Representing the next generation of the world's top selling laptop locks, the new and improved Kensington MicroSaver locks have improved locking mechanisms, stronger steel cables, superior design and enhanced styling. The new locks resist lock tampering and theft attempt. The complete line of Kensington laptop locks include both keyed and combination solutions.

Introducing the New Line of Kensington Notebook Locks:

Keyed solutions

• MicroSaver® DS Notebook Lock (SKU 64343): Superior strength and the ultimate in locking technology mean maximum security for your laptop. Designed to increase tamper resistance, the MicroSaver DS Notebook Lock uses the most advanced, nearly impenetrable multi-disc locking mechanism. The MicroSaver DS Notebook Lock's advanced rotating disc locking mechanism, hardened steel body, a new, stronger cable attachment and carbon-tempered steel cable, and a unique flat key with millions of possible key combinations all combine to create the most secure laptop lock available. Suggested retail price: $54.99
  
  
• MicroSaver® Notebook Lock (SKU 64068): From the cable to the locking head, the MicroSaver Notebook Lock has been redesigned and significantly strengthened and improved for even greater security than ever before. Its carbon tempered steel cable is 30% stronger than previous generations of MicroSaver and the newly designed lock head has been updated to provide even greater resistance to tampering. Suggested retail price $44.99
  
  
• MicroSaver® Twin Notebook Lock (SKU 64025): Make your security cable do double duty with MicroSaver Twin Notebook Lock. Two patented locks easily secure two devices on a single cable. The super-strong carbon tempered steel cable provide maximum protection that attaches to the standard Kensington security slot Suggested retail price $69.99
  
  

Custom Keyed Locking Solutions - The Custom Keyed MicroSaver and Twin MicroSaver are the most popular options for corporate users. Custom keyed solutions provide more control over computer equipment while safeguarding against laptop and data theft. Custom keyed options also protect against down-time caused by lost keys. Visit www.kensington.com for additional information on custom solutions.

Combination solutions

• MicroSaver® Combination Notebook Lock (SKU 64344): 'Lock it and leave it' security plus the convenience of a customizable keyless combination lock. Aircraft-grade steel cabling and a 4-wheel keyless locking system with 10,000 potential security codes provide strong protection and portability wherever you need it. Suggested retail price $39.99
  
  

Every year, stolen computer hardware costs businesses more than just the replacement value of the equipment. In fact, recent studies have shown that the loss of a single laptop computer can cost a company tens of thousands, even millions of dollars when sensitive customer, competitive, network, and financial information is involved.

"Our goal is to make laptop security effective and easy-to-use," said Majumder. "Our newly introduced line reflects the evolving and increasingly demanding needs of our customers."

With over 15 years of experience and innovation in laptop protection solutions, Kensington is a proven leader in security. Through rigorous testing and constant improvement, Kensington develops products that help consumers meet the security challenges of tomorrow. The Kensington MicroSaver® is the world's #1 selling laptop security lock and is backed by the Kensington Limited Lifetime Warranty.

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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.