Banish the Bah Humbug with Stylish, Clever and Ultra Budget Friendly Accessories for Everyone on Your Shopping List - Kensington Computer Products Group, a worldwide leader in delivering smart. safe. simple.™ computing accessories, today announced a variety of stylish, clever and budget-friendly accessories that are sure to make you the most popular gift-giver this Holiday season. Kensington’s Holiday offering will delight the most die-hard tech enthusiast and even those in between who want to power, protect, or enhance the use of an iPhone, iPad, tablet, or smartphone.
The holiday season is one of the most expensive times of the year, with most consumers giving themselves a spending limit. So how do you buy meaningful yet memorable gifts on a budget? Kensington can help! Consider bold and eye-catching fashion cases to personalize an iPhone® 5 or Samsung Galaxy S® III, as well as travel friendly smart chargers that automatically recognize your mobile device and provide the fastest charge to keep you connected everywhere you go. The Kensington holiday round up also includes iPad accessories to boost security and productivity for mobile professionals. Last but not least, for those on your list who prefer a bold pop of color for their gadgets, Kensington offers four colorful additions of wireless mice built for comfort and lasting performance.
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Kensington PowerBolt™ 1.0 Fast Charge with PowerWhiz™ for Smartphones (SRP $19.99; K39595AM) – Quickly charge your USB powered Smartphone from any wall outlet utilizing Kensington’s PowerWhiz™ technology which automatically delivers the maximum safe charge for shorter charge times. PowerWhiz™ technology smartly detects the device that is connected through the USB cable and delivers the Amps needed. It’s compatible with Smartphones such as Blackberry®, Samsung Galaxy®, and many more plus iPhone®.
Kensington Absolute Power™ 2.1 with PowerWhiz™ Fast Charge for Tablets (SRP $24.99; K39572AM) – Give your USB powered tablet the fastest charge available utilizing Kensington’s PowerWhiz technology which automatically recognizes your device and provides the fastest and safe charge. It’s a true universal charging solution for tablets and smartphones. It’s compatible with tablets and Smartphones including the Samsung Galaxy®, Blackberry® and many more from HTC®, LG® and Motorola®.
Kensington Pro Fit® Mid-Size Wireless Mouse (SRP $24.99; K72424AM – Emerald Green; K72423AM – Graphite Gray; K72422AM – Ruby Red; K72421AM – Sapphire Blue) The Kensington Pro Fit® Mid-Size Wireless Mouse provides users with colorful clutter-free productivity for a desktop PC. Also complements mobile laptop usage for travel with a storable nano receiver. The ergonomic, right-handed design with a high-definition optical sensor offers precise and responsive control.
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Kensington Aluminum Finish Case for iPhone® 4 & 4S (SRP $24.99; K39389US – Gray: K39388US – Black) The Kensington Aluminum Finish Case is a slick looking case that offers form-fitting protection with style. It also protects your iPhone® from bumps and scratches with its lightweight finish. The aluminum hard shell case is stylish and protects your iPhone on the move while still allowing easy access to all controls, touchscreen and ports. Also available for iPhone® 5.
Kensington Portafolio Duo™ Wallet for iPhone® 5 (SRP $39.99, K39616WW – Brown Marble; K39617WW – Orange/Cream; K39618WW – Red Snake; K39615WW – Black Houndstooth) Grab your Portafolio Duo™ Wallet and you’re ready to go. No need to look for your phone or wallet because they’re one and the same. And no need to worry about an unprotected iPhone® 5 either because the Portafolio Duo provides complete protection for all sides and screen. The built-in, hands-free stand holds your new iPhone in landscape mode to enjoy videos and FaceTime® chats. And there’s plenty of space for your ID, credit cards and more.
Kensington Portafolio Duo™ Wallet for Samsung Galaxy S® III (SRP $39.99; K39613WW – Red Snake; K39612WW – Black Crosshatch; K39614WW – Pink Lizard) Grab your Portafolio Duo™ Wallet and you’re ready to go. No need to look for your smartphone or wallet because they’re one and the same and no need to worry about an unprotected smartphone either because the Portafolio Duo provides complete protection for all sides and screen of your Samsung Galaxy S® III. The built-in, hands-free stand holds your Galaxy S III in both portrait and landscape modes to read email and enjoy videos. And there’s plenty of space for your ID, credit cards and more.
Kensington Vesto™ Leather Texture Case for iPhone® 5 (SRP $29.99; K39624WW – Grey Lizard; K39625WW – Brown Marble; K39626WW – Teal Ostrich; K39631WW – Teal Nappa; K39623WW – Black Stingray; K39627WW – Black Snake): The Kensington Vesto™ Leather Texture Case for iPhone® 5 doesn’t just protect your smartphone, it also projects your sense of style and sophistication. The Kensington Vesto Leather Texture case brings the unique look and feel of leather to your new iPhone. It not only looks and feels great but it slips easily into and out of your pocket. And it is available in a range of colors to reflect your personal style while adding protection from bumps, bruises and scratches.
Kensington Vesto™ Leather Texture Case for Samsung Galaxy S® III (SRP $29.99; K39622WW – Coffee Snake; K39621WW – Black Diamond): The Kensington Vesto™ Leather Texture Case for Samsung Galaxy S® III doesn’t just protect your smartphone it also projects your sense of style and sophistication. The Kensington Vesto Leather Texture case brings the unique look and feel of leather to your Galaxy S® III. It not only looks and feels great but it slips easily into and out of your pocket. And it is available in a range of colors to reflect your personal style while adding protection from bumps, bruises and scratches.
Business or Personal – Mobile Professionals Have Executive Festive Flair for Under $100
Kensington KeyFolio Executive™ Bluetooth® Keyboard & Mobile Organizer (SRP $99.99; K39695US – Black ; K39740US – Red): Get more done, easily with the Kensington KeyFolio Executive™ Bluetooth® Keyboard & Mobile Organizer. Slide your new iPad® or iPad 2 into the Folio and you’ll have an adjustable stand to make viewing, reading and annotating easier. When you’re ready to type or enter data, slide out the Bluetooth keyboard that pairs in seconds. The KeyFolio Executive microfiber interior protects your iPad screen and the protective, zippered case cushions your iPad from the bumps and scrapes of the road.
Kensington KeyFolio™ SecureBack™ Protective Case & Bluetooth® Keyboard for iPad® (SRP $89.99; K67754AM): Make it easier to send emails, browse on-line and even play games with the Kensington KeyFolio™ SecureBack™ Protective Case and Bluetooth® Keyboard for iPad®. The case makes it easier to secure your iPad and maintains its slim design while adding security and convenience. The ClickSafe Security Anchor is included—simply attach on a ClickSafe® Lock (sold separately) and you’re secure.
Product Availability
These Kensington products are currently available for pre-order at Kensington.com, Amazon.com, and major resellers. For additional information on the new and existing line of Kensington products, please visit http://www.kensington.com.
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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.