KENSINGTON® PUTS NOTEBOOK AND DESKTOP COMPUTERS ON A HIGH PROTEIN, LOW FAT DIET WITH INTRODUCTION OF NEW POWER ACCESSORIES

Slim and Powerful AC, DC and AC/DC Power Adapters To Debut at CES 2005

San Mateo, CA (January 6, 2005)--- Demonstrating that less may in fact be more, Kensington Technology Group, a leading maker of accessories that enhance the lifestyle of the Digitally Active?, unveils a new line of slim and powerful AC, DC and AC/DC power adapters for PCs, Macs, MP3 players, cell phones and other low and high voltage portable devices, including the Apple iPod Digital Music Player. Kensington's new line of "high protein, low fat" power bars will make their debut at booth #36438 during the 2005 International CES, being held on January 6-9, 2005 in Las Vegas.

"Whether plugged in at work, home, or on the road, computer users have always had to make a choice between power and portability when purchasing a new or replacement power source. With our new line of AC and DC power accessories that provide optimum power with significantly less bulk, we've literally taken the weight of choice off their shoulders," comments Rob Humphrey, Director of Marketing.

Kensington® Offers Power Without The Weight
Kensington's lineup of light and powerful AC adapters includes:

70 Watt AC Notebook Power Adapter: 40% smaller and lighter than competing power supplies, the super sleek Kensington® 70 Watt AC Notebook Power Adapter can virtually disappear on a desktop or take up very little room in a briefcase. It ships with tips to ensure notebook compatibility. Available online and at select national retailers in January 2005, the Kensington® 70 Watt AC Notebook Power Adapter (SKU #33192) will have an estimated street price of $79.99.

70 Watt AC Apple Notebook Power Adapter: Similar to the PC version, but designed to power Apple notebooks and iPods with a docking connector. Available online and at select national retailers in January 2005, the Kensington® 70Watt AC Apple Notebook Power Adapter (SKU# 33193) will have an estimated street price of $79.99.

70 Watt DC Notebook Power Adapter: With a super-sleek profile that is up to 60% smaller and 70% lighter than competing power supplies, the Kensington® 70 Watt DC Notebook Power Adapter makes it easy to power and charge a variety of notebooks from any auto or airplane DC outlet. It ships with tips to ensure notebook compatibility. Available online and at select national retailers in January 2005, the Kensington® 70 Watt DC Notebook Power Adapter (SKU #33195) will have an estimated street price of $79.99.

70 Watt DC Apple Notebook Power Adapter: Similar to the PC version but designed to power Apple notebooks and iPods with a docking connector. Available online and at select national retailers in January 2005, the Kensington® 70 Watt DC Apple Notebook Power Adapter (SKU #33194) will have an estimated street price of $79.99.

120 Watt DC Notebook Power Adapter: Despite its super slim profile, which is up to 70% smaller and 80% lighter than competing DC supplies, the Kensington® 120 Watt DC Notebook Power Adapter can power up and efficiently charge notebooks of any size from an auto or airplane DC outlet. It ships with tips to ensure notebook compatibility. Available online and at select national retailers in January 2005, the Kensington® 120 Watt DC Notebook Power Adapter (SKU #33196) will have an estimated street price of $99.99.

120 Watt AC/DC Notebook Power Adapter: Packed with 120 watts of power and variable voltage, this lightweight and easy-to-carry power adapter switches for use with either AC or DC power sources so you always have the right adapter wherever you are-in a remote office, in the air, or on the road. It can power a wide range of electronic devices, from virtually any notebook to MP3 players, digital cameras, DVD players, cell phones, and iPods. It ships with tips to ensure notebook compatibility. Cell phone and iPod tips are available at www.kensington.com. Available online and at select national retailers in January 2005, the Kensington® 120 Watt AC/DC Notebook Power Adapter (SKU #33197) will have an estimated street price of $129.99.

Kensington® Accessories for the Digitally Active? Lifestyle. Smart Made Simple. (www.kensington.com)
For more than 20 years, Kensington Technology Group has been creating innovative products that anticipate and address the needs of the Digitally Active? - those for whom digital devices are constant companions. Whether in the office, in the home, or on the move, Kensington® accessories are inspired by practicality, creativity and simplicity with the goal of bringing consumers a comprehensive and ever-expanding family of products.

Kensington's industry-leading technology accessories include the highly popular Expert Mouse® Trackball, PocketMouse? Pro Wireless Mouse, Notebook Power Adapters, and other devices for Windows® and Macintosh® computers. Simple, clever products like the WiFi Finder 802.11 Network Detector and FlyLight® USB Computer Light have set industry trends, while the MicroSaver® Notebook Security Cable remains the industry standard. Kensington® also offers a complete line of computer carrying cases, including its Contour line - endorsed by the American Chiropractic Association (ACA). In addition, Kensington® has a complete line of ergonomic desk accessories, connectivity devices, flat panel monitor accessories, cleaning products, and much more.

Kensington Technology Group, headquartered in San Mateo, California, is the technology division of ACCO Brands, Inc., a unit of consumer products company Fortune Brands, Inc. (NYSE: FO). For more information visit the Kensington Web site: www.kensington.com or call toll-free: 1-800-235-6708.

Kensington, MicroSaver, and FlyLight are U.S. registered trademarks of ACCO World Corporation with issued registrations and pending applications on other countries throughout the world. Expert Mouse is a U.S. registered trademark of ACCO World Corporation. PocketMouse and Digitally Active are trademarks of ACCO World Corporation. The Kensington Promise is a service mark of ACCO World Corporation. All other registered and unregistered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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