KENSINGTON UNVEILS LINE OF ACCESSORIES FOR FLAT PANEL MONITORS.

Kensington Technology Group, a provider of innovative solutions that improve the personal computer experience, has unveiled seven new products that significantly improve style, comfort and productivity when using flat panel computer monitors. The comprehensive line is the first series of accessories specifically developed to complement the clean design of flat panel displays, while maximizing workspace and improving functionality. The new products include stands, mounting arms and hangers that allow users to position flat panel monitors in an infinite number of positions, as well as high tech filters that reduce eye strain and increase privacy. Sales of flat panel monitors more than doubled last year to nearly 14 million units, as prices for standard 15" flat panel monitors fell by half to about $400 (BusinessWeek, 4/29/02).

"The introduction of these new flat panel accessories is the result of our sharp focus on innovation and ease of use, which we hope will bring excitement and enhanced functionality to a growing category that has not been properly addressed by other companies," said Tim Tyrell-Smith, director of comfort & productivity products at Kensington. "By applying sophisticated design and technological innovation to this new line, we have developed a group of products that can actually create new space for users and substantially enhance their working environment."

The Kensington Flat Panel Monitor Stand is the only stand designed to take full advantage of the space-saving benefit of flat panel monitors, while incorporating the clean lines and style of modern computer equipment. Positioning the monitor up off the desktop, the flat panel stand allows users to gain valuable workspace and keyboard storage, while improving desk organization with two adjustable shelves for speakers, PDA cradles and other items. The height of the stand easily adjusts to create the most comfortable position for any user, reducing eye and neck strain. The stand supports flat panel monitors up to 21" or 35 lbs. The list price is $59.95.

The Kensington Flat Panel Desk Mount Arm allows monitors to "float" and rotate in virtually any location and position above the desktop. The arm extends up to 9" in any direction, rotates a full 360 degrees at its base, and tilts 90 degrees up, down, left or right. The base of the arm can be set to three different height levels and clamps to desks up to 4" thick, with no drilling required. The orientation of the monitor easily switches between landscape and portrait orientations. The arm, which supports up to 20 lbs., works with VESA compliant or "zero foot print" flat panel monitors. The list price is $179.95.

The Flat Panel Cubicle Hanger is the first and only accessory to take the monitor completely off the desktop, saving a significant amount of workspace in cramped cubicle areas. The patent-pending design works with cube walls 1" to 4" thick and 20" to 48" high. It is completely height adjustable, tilts up to 90 degrees up, down, left or right, and allows the monitor to be quickly rotated from landscape to portrait orientation. Like the Kensington DeskMount Arm, the Cubicle Hanger works with VESA compliant or "zero foot print" flat panel monitors. The list price is $119.95.

Kensington Flat Panel Glare Filters (15" and 17") protect the sensitive LCD screens of flat panel displays, while significantly reducing eyestrain by improving contrast and color definition. The hard-coated film of the Glare Filter prevents smudging and damage, and a thin frame complements the design of flat panel monitors without covering controls or speakers. The list price for the 15" Glare Filter is $119.95. The 17" version is $139.95.

Kensington Flat Panel Privacy Filters, which also come in 15" and 17" sizes, provide a safeguard for users working on private or confidential information. A special film blurs the monitor's display when viewed from either side at more than 25 degrees from center. Like the Glare Filter, the Kensington Privacy Filter is specially coated to prevent smudges and damage, a tint reduces eye strain and improves contrast and color definition, and its thin frame does not interfere with monitor controls or speakers. The list price for the 15" Privacy Filter is $249.95. The 17" version is $329.95.

"Monitors are a huge focal point in office and ergonomics since so much of the way in which we interact with computers revolves around the eyes," said professor Alan Hedge, PhD., co-founder of HealthyComputing.com, an online resource for ergonomic education created by top ergonomics experts. "Adjust ability is a key factor in creating the most healthy and comfortable work environment."

About Kensington

For more than 20 years, Kensington Technology Group has been providing solutions that improve the personal computer experience. With simple, yet innovative designs that delight users and create lifelong customers, Kensington is driven to understand people's needs and exceed their expectations with quality, value and style. This approach fosters the development of a broad line of innovative security, mobility, ergonomic, and computer input accessories, and fuels a commitment to customers that goes far beyond industry standards. Kensington is a pioneer in ergonomic design, incorporating innovative materials and technologies into its comfort and productivity specific products, including SlimScreen glare filters, Wrist Pillow gel wrist supports, and the InSight line of book and copy holders. Kensington developed the Ergo Options educational program to promote and train organizations on good health practices and is a founding member of the Office Ergonomic Research Committee (OERC). Kensington Technology Group is the technology division of ACCO Brands and Fortune Brands (NYSE:FO), and is headquartered in San Mateo, California. For more information visit the Kensington Web site: http://www.kensington.com/ or call toll-free: 800/235-6708.

About HealthyComputing.com

HealthyComputing.com, Inc. a source for computer-related health and ergonomics information. Since 1999, the San Diego, California-based company has provided computer users and safety professionals with free ergonomics information from its popular web site, http://www.healthycomputing.com/.

About Alan Hedge, PhD, FErgS, AFBPsS

Dr. Hedge is an internationally respected authority on workplace ergonomics. He is a Consulting Editor for the journal Ergonomics and has published 21 chapters and over 150 articles on topics in ergonomics and co-authored a book on the subject. Dr. Hedge's research and teaching activities focus on workplace ergonomics and factors that affect the health, comfort, and productivity of workers. He is currently conducting research in areas including carpal tunnel syndrome risk factors, alternative keyboard system designs, the effects of indoor air quality effects on sick building syndrome complaints among office workers, and the effects of office lighting on eyestrain problems among computer workers. Dr. Hedge has been featured extensively in national media such as Time, U.S. News and World Report, BusinessWeek, CNN, National Public Radio, Readers Digest, and The Today Show.

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