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Kensington AbsolutePower Charges Absolutely

Lambert Varias — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 15:00:49 +0000

Another week, another charger. But while most of the portable electron tanks we’ve featured are only for smartphones or tablets, the AbsolutePower from Kensington packs 100W, enough to charge a laptop.

The AbsolutePower comes with “Smart Tips” – adapters compatible with laptops from different brands. Sadly for Apple users the MacBook Pro isn’t one of those brands. It also has a USB and a micro-USB port so you can charge other devices as well, although if you use it to fully charge a laptop it might not have enough power left for your other devices. As we all know, only Sith Lords have unlimited powah.

You can order the Kensington AbsolutePower from Amazon for about $102 (USD).

[Kensington via Coolest Gadgets]

Kensington BungeeAir Wireless Security Tether: The Lost iPhone Prototypes Could Have Used This

Lambert Varias — Sun, 18 Sep 2011 14:00:34 +0000

Here’s a handy case that could have prevented the loss of the iPhone prototypes. Gadget security expert Kensington has made a case with a complementary key fob and app to help you locate and secure your iPhone and its contents. If your iPhone and the key fob get separated, the BungeeAir will automatically trigger an alarm on the key fob and lock the iPhone’s screen.

Using the complementary app, you can tweak the Bungee Air’s security settings, including the separation distance at which the alarm will go off. In case you still can’t picture how the BungeeAir works, here’s a demo:

The functionality works both ways too – if you have the iPhone on hand but can’t find the key fob (and whatever else may be attached to it), you can trigger the alarm from the app:

The Kensington BungeeAir iPhone case is available in two versions. The case that comes with an additional battery that provides up to 4 hours of call time is available at Amazon for $100 (USD). But if all you need is the security function, an $80 version is forthcoming and can be pre-ordered directly from Kensington.

[via Chip Chick]

Kensington Offers Easier to Use Security Lock for Notebooks Called Clicksafe

Shane McGlaun — Tue, 12 Oct 2010 19:41:14 +0000

If you own a notebook, you can look around some, and on one of the edges and you will find a little rectangular port that is called the Kensington lock port. That little port is also found on all sorts of other hardware including projectors and more to help prevent theft of portable gadgets.

Kensington has unveiled a new notebook lock called the ClickSafe Keyed Laptop Lock. The new lock has a metal prong that is separate from the lock itself that inserts into the notebook. The lock portion is attached to a steel cable and simply clicks onto the locking nub placed onto the notebook.

The lock is pick proof and the cable can’t be cut easily. The idea is that the new easy to connect locking mechanism will make people more likely to use the lock to prevent theft. The ClickSafe doesn’t need a key to be installed, but does need a key to be removed. The ClickSafe lock sells for $49.99 (USD).

Kensington Releases Skype USB Speakerphone

Technabob — Sun, 24 Sep 2006 21:36:56 +0000

The new Kensington Vo300 USB Internet Speakerphone allows you to make Skype VOIP phone calls from your desktop using the familiar interface of a regular desktop speakerphone.

The phone features a standard telephone keypad and volume controls, as well as an integrated LCD that lets you control Skype without looking at your computer screen at all. It even has a voicemail indicator light to let you know when you have messages. If you don’t want to make a speakerphone call, you can also connect a standard headset. Priced at $89.99 USD, it’s available now.

[via CrunchGear ]