Kensington Soars With the FlyLight Notebook Light; New Laptop Computer Accessory Lights Up Keyboards and More!Business Editors/High-Tech Writers SAN MATEO San Mateo (săn mətā`ō), city (1990 pop. 85,486), San Mateo co., W Calif., on San Francisco Bay; inc. 1894. It is a commercial and retail center with some high-technology manufacturing. San Mateo, Spanish for St. , Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 8, 2000 Business travelers can literally `lighten up' when they fly with an innovative new gadget (1) Slang for any hardware device, typically small. Synonymous with "gizmo." (2) A mini application that resides on a computer desktop or personal home page, typically found in the Windows environment. for laptop computers from Kensington Technology Group. The FlyLight(TM) Notebook USB USB in full Universal Serial Bus Type of serial bus that allows peripheral devices (disks, modems, printers, digitizers, data gloves, etc.) to be easily connected to a computer. Light is a small notebook computer A laptop computer that weighs in a range from five to seven pounds. The term originated when laptops were routinely more than 10 pounds, and those that became lighter were placed in a special "notebook" category. In practice, notebook computer and laptop computer are synonymous. accessory that helps users to work easily in dimly lit places such as airplanes or conference rooms. The slim FlyLight accessory is lightweight, easy to carry, and tucks neatly into a computer case. This handy device plugs into the USB port A USB socket on a computer or peripheral device into which a USB cable is plugged. See USB. of any Mac(R) or PC. The user simply positions the flexible cable to shed a soft, glowing light wherever it's needed. "Customer research shows that laptop users, especially business travelers, often work in dark places," said Tom Pscheidt, product manager, Kensington Technology Group. "We developed the FlyLight Notebook Light to provide our customers with a flexible, portable solution to work in those darkened dark·en v. dark·ened, dark·en·ing, dark·ens v.tr. 1. a. To make dark or darker. b. To give a darker hue to. 2. To fill with sadness; make gloomy. 3. areas." A great gift idea, the FlyLight Notebook USB Light can be quickly attached to your computer for use on airplanes when you do not want to disturb other passengers, in darkened conference rooms when delivering a computer-based presentation, or in bed when you don't want to waken your spouse. The device has a gentle white LED glow that lasts up to 100,000 hours of continuous use. Its innovative Plug-n-Glow(TM) technology works without any software or installation. Powered by the notebook computer battery, the light uses less than 90 seconds of battery charge per hour of use. The FlyLight Notebook USB Light is an ideal gift for busy executives or frequent travelers and is available at major computer retailers and at www.kensington.com for an estimated price of $19.99. Kensington has a full line of mobility solutions. Products include MicroSaver(R) security cables, Simply Portable(TM) laptop cases, and SmartSockets(R) portable surge protectors A device that provides protection against power surges. See surge suppression. See also traffic surge protection. . About Kensington (www.kensington.com) For more than 19 years, Kensington Technology Group has set the standard in computer accessories. A commitment to understanding the computer user's changing computing environment -- whether at the office, at home, on a plane, or elsewhere -- drives development of a broad line of innovative accessories that enhance comfort and productivity. And Kensington stands behind its more than 300 products -- including trackballs, mice, keyboard drawers A sliding drawer that holds a keyboard under the desk when not in use. , security devices, carrying cases, wrist pads, glare screens, power protection and more -- with impressive warranties (visit www.kensington.com or call toll-free 800/235-6708 for details). Headquartered in San Mateo, Kensington Technology Group is the technology division of ACCO ACCO American College of Chiropractic Orthopedists ACCO Association of County Commissioners of Oklahoma ACCo American Cyanamid Company ACCO Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma Organization ACCO American Clip Company ACCO Assistant Central Control Officer Brands, Inc. Note to Editors: MicroSaver, SmartSockets and Kensington are registered trademarks, and FlyLight, Plug-n-Glow, and Simply Portable are trademarks of ACCO World Corp. All other registered and unregistered trademarks are the property of their respective owners. |
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