11/9/2010
Security, Productivity and Power On-the-Go Products Featured at International CES
Kensington Computer Products Group, a worldwide leader in delivering smart made simple™ computing accessories for the mobile consumer, today announced that its ClickSafe™ Keyed Laptop Lock, Laptop Locking Station, PocketHub™ 3-Port USB and Sync and AssistOne™ Handsfree Car Device with Voice Activation were named as Honorees by the Consumer Electronics Association as 2011 CES Innovations and Design and Engineering Showcase. Products entered in this prestigious program are judged by a preeminent panel of independent industrial designers, engineers and members of the media to honor outstanding design and engineering in cutting edge consumer electronics products across 35 product categories.
The prestigious Innovations Design and Engineering Awards have been recognizing achievements in product design and engineering since 1976. It is sponsored by the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)®, the producer of the International CES, the world's largest consumer technology tradeshow.
"We stand by our commitment to always offer the best customer experience possible, and that means we've evolved our products to help enhance user productivity, in every environment. These smart made simple designs allow our customers to get the most out of their computing device, whether it's a laptop, iPhone, or iPad," said Barry Marshall, Senior Director, Global Product Development, Kensington. "We strive to provide the finest quality engineering in consumer electronics and are proud to have developed products that help raise efficiency to a new level. Seven years in a row is a real honor and to be recognized by our peers is a testament to our success."
Kensington's winning products will be displayed at the 2011 International CES, which runs January 6-9, 2011 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Innovations Design and Engineering Showcase will feature honorees by product category in the Grand Lobby of the Las Vegas Convention Center and will also be featured at CES Unveiled: The Official Press Event of the International CES on Tuesday, January 4.
The Innovations entries are judged based on the following criteria:
- Engineering qualities, based on technical specs and materials used
- Aesthetic and design qualities
- The product's intended use/function and user value
- Unique/novel features that consumers would find attractive
- How the design and innovation of the product compares to other products in the marketplace
Products chosen as Innovations honorees reflect innovative design and engineering of the entries. Examples may include the first time various technologies are combined in a single product or dramatic enhancements to previous product designs.
Innovations 2011 Design and Engineering honoree products are featured on www.CESweb.org/Innovations, which lists product categories, as well as each product name, manufacturer information, designer, description, photo and URL.
The Kensington CES 2011 Innovations Honoree Award Winners:
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Kensington ClickSafe™ Keyed Laptop Lock (K64637WW; SRP $49.99)
The Kensington ClickSafe™ Keyed Laptop Lock is designed for effortless protection of computers and your business's most important data. Locks attach to hardware in a single step. Just one click and it's secure. There's no need for employees to insert a key or follow multiple steps. ClickSafe combines a cable made from superior materials with a tamper-proof disc-style lock to deliver the strongest security available in a cable lock.
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Kensington Laptop Locking Station (K64625US; SRP $79.99)
Superior security is easier than ever with the Kensington Laptop Locking Station. Laptops are secured with far fewer steps and even greater security than a traditional cable locks. Unlocking is fast, too: just turn the key and the arms spring open.
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Kensington AssistOne™ Handsfree Car Device with Voice Activation (K39200US; SRP $99.99)
Turn your iPhone into the ultimate travel companion with the Kensington AssistOne Handsfree Car Device with Voice Activation. Much more than just a secure mount for your iPhone, this car device adds handsfree talking, voice activated controls and amplifies sound for turn-by-turn directions and podcasts, all while charging. Even when you're in the car, your productivity can just keep on rolling.
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Kensington PocketHub™ 3-Port USB and Sync (K33952US; SRP $39.99)
Stay connected to your peripherals while charging and syncing your iPhone. The Kensington PocketHub 3-Port USB and Sync has a built-in 30-pin connector port that lets you charge and sync your iPhone, plus three additional USB 2.0 ports for connecting your camera, flash drive, mouse and other USB devices.
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About Kensington
Kensington, a leader in smart. safe. simple.™ computing accessories, is the recognized industry standard trusted by enterprises around the world. Kensington's mobile security product offerings include laptop and mobile security locks providing a new generation of front-line protection for mobile devices. In addition, Kensington offers accessories including power adapters, chargers, mice, keyboards, trackballs, universal docking stations, desktop accessories, carrying cases and iPad/iPhone/iPod accessories. 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 www.kensington.com or call Kensington toll-free at 1-800-235-6708.