10 Designs Bring Power, Productivity, and Protection to Better Equip Business Users and Their New Generation of Notebooks
Kensington Computer Products Group, a worldwide leader in delivering smart. safe. simple.™ computing accessories, today announced a new family of ten high end products optimized just for Ultrabook computers. The full line of accessories offer everything workplace users need to improve connectivity, productivity, and security wherever they go with their Ultrabook, without compromising the thinness and portability that the newest generation of notebooks provide.
The Ultrabook market is expected to grow significantly in the coming months, with as many as 140 new models expected to be announced by October 2012. Juniper Research forecasts that the Ultrabook will account for almost half (42.7%) of global notebook PC shipments by 2016. Kensington’s latest designs across power, input, protection, and security product categories serve to equip all users with superior technology to enhance usage of the thin and light, smart computers.
Award winning security in the form of a MicroSaver® DS keyed lock acts as a first line of defense to safeguard sensitive information on your Ultrabook. Kensington’s sleek new SureTrack™ Mouse and Presentair™ Bluetooth® Presenter, Laser & Stylus ensure that getting work done on the go is always productive and comfortable. Two new docking stations offering the ultimate in connectivity for Ultrabooks, while a universal power adapter offers the charge you need to keep going. Two executive styluses, a Ultrabook cooling stand, and a smartly designed neoprene sleeve case round out the new line of products for Ultrabook users.
“For 30 years we’ve been innovating smart. safe. simple.™ computing products as technology platforms change, so expanding our designs to support the emerging Ultrabook market is a natural extension for us,” said George Foot, Vice President Global Marketing and Product Development at Kensington. “We know our customers who use this new generation of laptops are in need of accessories that complement the core value of the Ultrabook —full functionality with ultimate portability. That’s why we’ve introduced this special new line of products that work as smart, fast and efficient as the Ultrabook itself.”
Introducing Kensington Accessories for Ultrabooks
Kensington MicroSaver® Ultrabook® Laptop Keyed Lock (K64994AM; SRP $49.99): Ultrabook and MacBook® laptops are valuable business tools, and desirable for thieves, but they are frequently too thin for a standard cable lock, or lack a Kensington Security Slot. The Kensington MicroSaver Ultrabook Laptop Keyed Lock has an ultra-low profile, rotating head, and even a K-slot adapter for laptops without a security slot. The lock kit includes an attractive K-slot adapter that securely attaches to your Ultrabook. Simply attach it with the included ultra-strong adhesive, loop the cable around a fixed structure, lock and your Ultrabook is now secure.
- Slim enough to work on even the thinnest Ultrabook
- Rotating head and pivoting cable for easy lock attachment and removal
- Includes attractive K-slot adapter for Macbook Air® and Ultrabooks lacking a Kensington Security Slot
- Patented T-bar locking mechanism for superior strength
- Cut-resistant 6 foot carbon-strengthened steel cable
- Nearly impenetrable disk-style locking mechanism
- Free online key registration for secure key replacement
- Compatible with Ultrabook and MacBook laptops
Kensington SureTrack™ Mouse (K72437AM; SRP $49.99): The best mobile mouse for the Ultrabook user. The Kensington SureTrack Mouse is stylish and practical, featuring Bluetooth® technology and intuitive 3-button control to get work done anywhere you go. A smooth scroll wheel ensures navigating on your Ultrabook is easy and productive, plus the built-in laser sensor supports use on the toughest of surfaces – including glass. A great mouse to use for anywhere you go.
- 3 button control
- Bluetooth connectivity
- Smooth scroll wheel
- Tracks on any surface
Kensington Presentair™ Bluetooth® Presenter, Laser & Stylus (K39524US; SRP $59.99): Present, point and annotate with the Kensington Presentair, designed into a sleek, comfortable pen form. The built-in presenter features an intuitive 4-button design that controls PowerPoint® and Keynote®. The powerful red laser pointer communicates via Bluetooth from up to 30 feet/10 meters away. And the responsive, touch-sensitive tip makes annotations a breeze. Store Presentair in the handy carrying case and recharge via the Micro USB port (cable included).
- Convenient, sleek and elegant design in a pen form
- Wireless red laser pointer range works up to 30 feet away
- Intuitive 4-button controls
- Responsive and sensitive touch tip with fluid performance
- Convenient carrying case
- For PowerPoint and Keynote
- Recharge via Micro USB port (cable included)
- Battery life: Up to 9 hours total usage
- Standby time: Up to 10 days
Kensington Universal Ultrabook® Power Adapter (K38105AM; SRP $59.99): Here´s the simple, reliable power adapter your Ultrabook needs. The Kensington Universal Ultrabook Power Adapter has color-coded power tips to make set-up a snap. Compatible with Acer®, Dell®, HP®, Compaq®, Toshiba®, Lenovo®, IBM®, Sony® and Samsung® Ultrabooks.
- Setup is a snap with color-coded power tips
- Compact design
Kensington USB 3.0 Docking Station with Dual DVI/HDMI/VGA Video sd350v (K33972US; SRP $199.99): Ultrabooks and other super slim laptop computers are reliant on sleek good looks but often lack enough ports for connectivity. As a result, you’re constantly plugging and unplugging peripherals to connect to the devices you need. The Kensington USB 3.0 Dual Docking Station turns one USB port into six so that with one hot swappable USB connection you’ll have access to all of your peripherals even two 1080HD video monitors.
- Optimized for Ultrabooks to turn one USB port into 6
- Quick one-touch USB connection for hassle-free setup
- Corporate install feature allows administrators to install the graphic driver over a MicroSoft® server
- High-speed data transfer of up to 5 Gbps
- Dual 1080p HD video for high quality video
- Faster network and Internet access with Gigabit Ethernet connection
- Audio 2.0 for enhanced sound
- Compatible with USB 3.0 and 2.0 and HDMI 1.3 supported
Kensington USB 3.0 Docking Station with Dual DVI/HDMI video (K33970US; SRP $169.99): Ultrabooks and other super slim laptop computers are reliant on sleek good looks but often lack enough ports for connectivity. As a result, you’re constantly plugging and unplugging peripherals to connect to the devices you need. The Kensington USB 3.0 Docking Station turns one USB port into six so that with one hot swappable USB connection you’ll have access to all of your peripherals even a 1080HD video monitor.
- Optimized for Ultrabooks to turn one USB port into 6
- Quick one-touch USB connection for hassle-free setup
- Corporate install feature allows administrators to install the graphic driver over a MicroSoft® server
- High-speed data transfer of up to 5 Gbps
- 1080p HD video for high quality video
- Faster network and Internet access with Gigabit Ethernet connection
- Audio 2.0 for enhanced sound
- Compatible with USB 3.0 and 2.0 and HDMI 1.3 supported
Kensington SP15 15.6" Neoprene Sleeve (K62561USB; SRP $24.99): The Kensington SP15 15.6" Neoprene Sleeve features a neoprene exterior, which provides protection for your notebook and soft comfortable carrying handles, while front and inside pockets provide plenty of room for accessories and important files. All the functionality you need at a great value.
- Neoprene sleeve protects your notebook computer
- Padded notebook compartment
- Front storage pocket with organizational pockets
- Inside storage pocket
- Soft neoprene handles
Kensington PocketHub 7-Port USB (K33366USB; SRP $39.99): The Kensington PocketHub 7-Port USB 2.0 Expansion Hub turns a single USB port from your notebook into seven fast USB 2.0 certified ports so you can connect hard disks, media players, digital cameras, keyboards, mice, printers and more. Backward compatible with USB 1.1 ports. Designed for all operating systems supporting the USB 2.0 standard.
- Expands one USB port into seven, to support multiple peripherals
- Plug and play, for instant connectivity
- Power adapter delivers full power to any peripheral
- Charges your mobile devices including mobile & smart phones, iPhone, iPod®, cameras and more
- PC and Mac® compatible
- Optimized to turn one of your Ultrabook’s USB ports into seven
Kensington Easy Riser Cooling Notebook Stand (K60112US; SRP $29.99): Now there’s a notebook stand that helps both you and your notebook work better. The Easy Riser lifts your laptop to promote cooling and extend the life of your battery and notebook. Plus the patented SmartFit® system provides a customized monitor height adjustment, for greater comfort and productivity.
- SmartFit System provides a customized monitor height adjustment in two easy steps
- Increases air circulation to keep your notebook cooler
- Padded inserts provide a secure, stable fit and keeps your notebooks in place
- Up to 50 degree tilt angle
- Fits notebooks from 12" to 17"
- Folds flat to travel easily
- This product should be used with an external keyboard and mouse (sold separately)
- Optimized to provide a secure fit and promote airflow for today´s thin Ultrabooks
Kensington Virtuoso™ Pro Stylus Fine Tip Stylus (K39538WW – Black; K39563WW – White; SRP $19.99): The Kensington Virtuoso™ Pro Stylus provides a sophisticated and slim design for effortless performance. The responsive and fine tip makes writing on your tablet an easy experience. And the lightweight, quality barrel offers greater comfort and accuracy with an integrated clip for easy storage.
- Sophisticated and slim design
- Effortless and fluid performance
- Accurate, responsive and sensitive fine tip stylus
- Conductive quality barrel offers greater comfort and accuracy
- Clips easily for storage to a pocket, folio or bag
- Also available in black or white
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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.