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Targus Enhances Your Life On-The-Go with New Laptop Accessories
Targus Announces Three New Stow-N-Go Mice, HeatDefense Panel and Portable Power Strip to Make Your Mobile Life Easier
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LAS VEGAS, NV - January 07, 2008 - 2008 CES (Las Vegas Hilton, Suite # 308) - Targus® Inc., maker of the world's top-selling laptop computer cases and accessories, today announced the newest additions to its line of premium laptop accessories. The new products include the Retractable Optical Stow-N-GoTM Laptop Mouse, Retractable Laser Stow-N-GoTM Laptop Mouse, Wireless Laser Stow-N-GoTM Laptop Mouse, HeatDefenseTM laptop cooling system and Travel Power Outlets with Surge Protection. Targus' laptop accessories are designed to help ease your accelerated life while traveling.
"With the ever-increasing speed of business and personal life, Targus is committed to enhancing the lives of road warriors, traveling professionals and laptop users alike while on-the-go," said Mike Kroll, director of product management-accessories at Targus. "Targus' exciting new portable accessories offer these users simple and convenient solutions to maximize their productivity and efficiency while providing fast, flexible and reliable mobility."
Three New Stow-N-Go Mice
Targus' newest line of laptop mice bring a fresh new look and cutting edge technology to simplify computer navigation. The mice feature a tilt-wheel with four-way scrolling for efficient viewing of spreadsheets, photos, images, etc. For widescreen laptops, users can simply adjust the cursor speed with the convenient one-touch button and indicator light, which changes the DPI (Dots Per Inch) setting from 1600/1200/800. Program the scroll button on any of the mice to suit your needs including zoom, magnify, launch Internet Explorer, Internet back, cut, paste, copy, double-click, etc. The Retractable Optical Stow-N-Go and the Retractable Laser Stow-N-Go laptop mice have a convenient 2.5 ft. retractable cord, which attaches to the bottom of the mouse for easy travel. The Retractable Laser Stow-N-Go and Wireless Laser Stow-N-Go mice feature laser sensor technology, offering 20 times more tracking sensitivity, making it easy to use on shiny surfaces such as glass or covered surfaces. With a 2.4GHz frequency, the wireless mouse can expand to greater distances of up to 10ft and can easily be turned off for travel by tucking the receiver neatly under the mouse. The Retractable Optical Stow-N-Go Laptop Mouse (AMU40US) measures 3.74" x 2.44" x 1.38" and has an estimated street price of $19.99. The Retractable Laser Stow-N-Go Laptop Mouse (AMU41US) measures 3.74" x 2.44" x 1.38"and has an estimated street price of $29.99. The Wireless Laser Stow-N-Go Laptop Mouse (AMW26US) measures 3.74" x 2.36" x 1.46" and has an estimated street price of $39.99. The new mice will be available in March 2008.
HeatDefense
Targus' lightweight and easy-to-store HeatDefense™ cooling system can be placed underneath the laptop on your lap or desk to assist in cooling your device and providing heat protection. The HeatDefense cooling pad features innovative HeatShift™ Technology, which uses a crystalline compound to absorb heat emitted from laptops. As your laptop heats up the pad, the crystalline compound melts into a gel-like substance, which absorbs the laptop heat and protects your lap or workstation from heat damage. HeatDefense help laptops operate at cooler temperatures to maximize laptop performance. Whether you're using it with a 12" laptop or a larger 17" laptop, the foldable HeatDefense provides a comfortable experience and easily stores away for travel. The HeatDefense (TXZ014US) measures approximately 13.35" x 11.85" and will be available in April 2008 at an estimated street price of $29.99.
Travel Power Outlets with Surge Protection
Equipped with 4 outlets, Targus' new Travel Power Outlets with Surge Protection help protect your electronics while providing instant outlet expansion whether you're at the airport, hotel room, library, or the local coffee shop. With its innovative design, the Travel Power Outlets accommodate oversized power adapters while allowing for easy travel with its ability to fit into hard to reach places. You can now charge your cell phone, camera battery and work on your laptop all from one location. The Travel Power Outlets with Surge Protection (APS03US) measures 2.80" x 10.75" x 7.70" and only weighs 8 oz. It will be available February 2008 at an estimated street price is $19.99.
All products are backed by a limited lifetime warranty. Targus' new accessories will be available at Targus.com as well as through leading retailers, e-tailers and computer manufacturers' websites.
About Targus
Targus invented the notebook case and continues to advance the mobile accessories category with innovative and relevant solutions for today's mobile lifestyle. Targus products enhance productivity, connectivity, and security, liberating users to work in any and all environments with the utmost convenience and comfort. Founded in 1983, Targus headquarters are located in Anaheim, Calif., with offices worldwide and distribution agreements in more than 100 countries. For more information on Targus visit www.targus.com.
Editor’s Note: For additional information, evaluation units or executive interviews, please contact Kelly Reeves, Targus, Inc., 1211 N. Miller Street, Anaheim, CA 92806, (714) 765-5555 ext. 402 (Voice). High-resolution images are available by contacting Kelly Reeves at (kelly@klrcommunications.com).
Targus and the Targus logo are registered trademarks of Targus Group International. All rights reserved. All other marks may be the property of their respective titleholders.
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