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Kensington® Introduces Ten New Accessories to Help Get the Work Done Faster

New Pro Fit™ Collection and Personal Computing Peripherals Offer Value, Reliability and Flexibility for Greater Productivity At Home or On the Go

Redwood Shores, Calif. - September 22, 2009 - Kensington Computer Products Group, a worldwide leader in delivering smart made simple™ computing accessories for the mobile consumer, today introduced ten innovative new products that help boost productivity for professionals who work at home or on the go. Kensington's new Pro Fit Collection of products are designed to support "no-nonsense, get the job done" productivity. Other new workplace accessories include two universal docking stations, a multi-function wireless presenter, and a new ambidextrous trackball. All of the products are tailored to offer the reliability, comfort and staying power that working professionals need, at value price points.

Emergent Research's "2009 Top Ten Small Business Trends" report indicates that with job losses high and traditional employment options limited, many will turn to self-employment and small business in 2009. The research also projects that economic stress will lead to a wave of small business innovation-- driven by the need to improve productivity and increase customer value, small businesses will re-evaluate, re-design and refine their products, processes and business models.

As the traditional workplace environment changes, Kensington continues to supply products for success obtainable at a smart value and made to last beyond this test of time. These cost-effective accessories are the industrial strength solutions necessary to equip personal and home-based businesses demanding competitive advantages through technology— superior equipment that is capable of supporting a strict focus on cost containment, customer retention and survival.

Introducing the Kensington Pro Fit Collection
Five new PC compatible devices bring comfort and reliability to any office environment with no software required. Offering plug and play simplicity, these mice and desktop set are also designed to withstand drops and spills. The Kensington Pro Fit™ USB/PS2 Wired Full-Size Mouse (SKU K72343US; SRP $19.99) is a full-sized right-handed design that feels great in the hand while the wired plug-and-play connectivity delivers high reliability and zero setup.


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The Kensington Pro Fit™ USB/PS2 Wired Full-Size Mouse (SKU K72343US; SRP $19.99)
is a full-sized right-handed design that feels great in the hand while the wired plug-and-play connectivity delivers high reliability and zero setup.

  • High-precision optical sensor
  • USB/PS2 connection delivers instant plug and play use

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Now you can have all the reliability of a wired mouse with none of the cable clutter. The Kensington Pro Fit™ Retractable Mobile Mouse (SKU K72339US; SRP $19.99)
instantly retracts its cord for travel and delivers complete comfort when you reach your destination.



The Kensington Pro Fit™ 2.4 GHz Wireless Full-Size Mouse (SKU K72342; SRP $29.99)
provides a full-sized right-handed design along with 2.4GHz wireless technology ideal for crowded office environments.

  • Office-friendly 2.4GHz wireless technology for less interference
  • Optical cursor tracking for precision

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You wash your hands to protect yourself from germs. What about your keyboard? The Kensington Pro Fit™ USB/PS2 Washable Keyboard (SKU K64407; SRP $39.99) can be run under your tap and washed to remove germs and contamination. Plus the built-in antimicrobial material provides continuous microbe resistance for use in many different environments, such as hospitals, government offices, schools and more.

  • Antimicrobial material prevents the growth of mold, mildew, and fungi
  • Rugged water-proof and washable* design resists spills and makes cleaning easy
  • Black keyboard with 104-key layout features soft-touch keys offering a crisp, responsive touch for added comfort; plug and play via USB or PS2
  • Compatible with Windows 95/98/NT/2000/XP/Vista
*Never immerse the USB plug

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The Kensington Pro Fit™ 2.4 GHz Wireless Desktop Set (SKU K72338; SRP $49.99) is the desktop set designed to provide lasting comfort and performance. The full-sized keyboard and mouse are perfect for long workdays while the 2.4GHz wireless connection provides high reliability in crowded office settings.

  • Office-friendly 2.4GHz wireless technology for less interference
  • Shortcut keys for media and browser

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New Trackball Brings New Triumphs
All-day comfort and scrolling come together in the Kensington Orbit™ Trackball with Scroll Ring (SKU K72337; SRP $39.99). The scroll ring allows fast, easy navigation through web pages and documents, while also delivering comfort and space savings no mouse can match.

  • Optical technology for precise tracking - no cleaning required
  • Ambidextrous design for left or right handed users
  • Click-free scrolling
  • USB connectivity
  • PC and Mac® compatible
*With the introduction of the new wireless presenter with memory, Kensington will also reduce the price of its current Kensington Wireless Presenter with Laser Pointer (SKU K33374) to an SRP of $49.99. By launching its new catalogue of hardware with pricing to match the mobile professional preference, Kensington will build on the momentum of demand for its offering and further accelerate the expansion of its celebrated "control it" line of products.

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Universal Docking Stations Keep You Connected
There's no more plugging and unplugging your peripherals; they remain connected through these two docking stations. Turn your notebook into a desktop in one simple step with the Kensington Universal Notebook Docking Station with VGA/DVI and Ethernet (SKU K33926; SRP $149.99). Simply plug a single USB cable into your notebook and you're instantly connected to a high-resolution monitor, printer, speakers - everything you need.

  • Auto-Install design makes the initial installation a true "plug-n-play" experience. No CD software required*. Perfect for office space shared with multiple users.
  • All the port connectivity you need including 10/100 Ethernet to maintain internet connection and avoid wireless hang-ups
  • Hot pluggable, so you can connect to the dock and swap devices without shutting down
* Auto install supported by all PC running Windows® XP and Windows Vista®

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For a PC and Mac compatibility go with the Kensington Universal Notebook Docking Station with VGA/DVI (SKU K33930; SRP $129.99).

  • HD screen capable so you can connect to a very large external monitor and drastically increase your visual workspace. Front Dualview button makes dual screen setup easy 
  • Plug-n-play and hot pluggable, so you can connect to the dock and swap devices without shutting down
  • Compatibility: PC and Mac including Windows® XP (sp2, sp3, including Tablet PC editions), Windows Vista® sp1 (32-bit and 64-bit editions) or later. Mac OS X® 10.4.11 and Mac OS X 10.5.5 or later. Intel-based Apple® computers including Mac® Mini (Intel), iMac® (Intel), MacBook®, MacBook® Pro, MacBook Air®, and Mac Pro

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Adding a second screen is now as easy as adding the Kensington Universal Multi-Display Adapter (SKU K33928; SRP $79.99). Multiple monitors allow anyone to work more effectively and manage their workspace. Tasks such as cutting and pasting between different documents and applications become as easy as dragging and dropping. In fact, research has shown that those adding multiple screens increased productivity by 42%. And the Universal Multi-Display Adapter does it all in high resolution. Easy and cost-effective, the adapter adds monitors to a workstation and saves IT departments from having to add any cards to a configuration.

  • Connect up to six adapters to your computer directly or through a USB hub to add up to six additional monitors
  • Supports: DVI, or VGA video output with resolution up to 2048 X 1152 pixels, widescreen displays up to 2048 X 1152 pixels, and standard displays up to 1600 X 1200.
  • Compatibility: PC Compatible with Windows® XP (32-bit only, SP2 or later) and Windows Vista (32-bit & 64-bit). Mac compatible with Mac OS X® 10.4.11 and Mac OS X 10.5.5 or later. Intel-based Apple® computers including Mac® Mini (Intel), iMac® (Intel), MacBook®, MacBook® Pro, MacBook Air®, and Mac Pro.

Product Availability
The Kensington products are available for pre-order at Amazon.com, Kensington.com and at select distributors including D&H, Synnex, Tech Data and Ingram Micro. For additional information on the existing line of Kensington products, please visit www.kensington.com.

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Wherever technology takes you, personalize it with Kensington, a worldwide leader in smart made simple computing accessories. Kensington makes smart, intuitive, and stylish computing accessories for notebook, netbooks and desktop computers, MP3 players, iPod and iPhone. 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 the Kensington web site at kensington.com or call Kensington toll-free at 1-800-235-6708.

Kensington is a registered trademark of ACCO Brands. Smart Made Simple is a trademark of ACCO Brands. All other registered and unregistered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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