7/31/2003
Backed by the Industry's First Replacement Guarantee,
New MicroSaver Features Kevlar Brand Fiber and Stainless Steel Braiding
Kensington Technology Group, the leading provider of accessories that make using computers more comfortable and productive - and makers of the first laptop security cable lock - introduced today a new line of MicroSaver® computer locks, including the new MicroSaver Guaranteed Notebook Replacement, the first laptop security cable strong enough to be backed by a laptop replacement guarantee. With Kevlar® brand fiber and stainless steel braiding, the new MicroSaver is the strongest computer cable lock Kensington has ever made and sets a new standard of security for laptop users.
If a laptop is stolen while secured with a MicroSaver Guaranteed Notebook Replacement cable lock, Kensington will provide up to $1,500 to replace the laptop, and up to $10,000 protection per registered purchaser per year.*
In addition to its six feet of aircraft-grade steel, Kevlar brand fiber and stainless steel braiding, MicroSaver Guaranteed features the patented Kensington T-bar lock which provides the strongest fit with the industry standard Kensington Security Slot (K-Slot), identified by the K & Lock Design
®. No other lock can match the T-bar to K-Slot interface, which ensures the fit between lock and computer creates the strongest, most secure connection on the market. And, because Kensington has worked directly with major OEMs, the K-Slot is a standard feature of 99 percent of all laptops made, as well as a feature of desktop computers, flat panel monitors, projectors, printers, scanners, tablet PCs and other portable devices.
Kensington also introduced today a new standard MicroSaver, which includes Kevlar brand fiber, making it 40 percent stronger than the original MicroSaver, and ComboSaver, the strongest, most convenient keyless computer cable lock. The new MicroSaver and ComboSaver also incorporate standard Kensington security features, including the easy to use T-bar lock mechanism and rubber protection bumper. Also, both MicroSaver and MicroSaver Guaranteed can be made part of a Kensington "Custom-Keyed" program, the industry's only solution for providing various levels of access to locked equipment for companies with multiple laptops and/or desktop workstations. Custom-keyed programs help reduce employee downtime due to lost MicroSaver keys, allow more control over costly equipment, and provide multiple-user access to equipment without sacrificing security.
"The goal in developing any security product is to provide peace of mind for the user, and nothing does that better than a very strong product backed by a comprehensive guarantee," said Don Angel, Vice President of Product Management at Kensington Technology Group. "Our current line of computer locks is simply the strongest we've ever made, and MicroSaver Guaranteed Notebook Replacement delivers the most powerful protection on the market. Countless studies, including those commissioned by Kensington, have shown the importance of physically securing computers to protect valuable data on corporate networks. No other cable lock provides a stronger first line of defense than our MicroSaver locks."
MicroSaver Guaranteed Notebook Replacement ($54.99), the new MicroSaver ($44.99), and ComboSaver ($39.99) are available nationwide from computer resellers and at www.kensington.com. As with all Kensington security products, MicroSaver Guaranteed, MicroSaver and ComboSaver are backed by the Kensington Lifetime Warranty. The additional laptop replacement guarantee that comes with every MicroSaver Guaranteed Notebook Replacement product is valid for one year from the date of purchase.*
A recent study by the Computer Security Institute found that 57 percent of all corporate network breaches originated from stolen computers and that stolen laptops represented an average financial loss of $89,000 each.
IT professionals or anyone else interested in learning more about computer security and the estimated costs associated with the loss of laptops and corporate data can visit www.microsaver.com, the informational Web site created by Kensington Technology Group. The site includes an interactive ROI Calculator that allows IT managers to easily calculate the value of hardware and stolen data, as well as their associated costs and payback figures resulting from an investment in basic physical laptop security. In addition visitors can find suggestions and tools to make computers more secure such as corporate security policies, industry resources and surveys.
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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.