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Targus Announces Three New Stow-N-Go Mice, HeatDefense Panel and Portable Power Strip to Make Your Mobile Life Easier

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.

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Targus Takes Laptop Security to the Next Level with Its New DEFCON Privacy Filters

Targus Inc. has announced its new DEFCON Privacy Filters as an extension of their complete line of laptop security products. Designed specifically to protect sensitive information displayed on laptop screens or LCD monitors, privacy filters safeguard data from prying eyes and provide an ergonomic benefit by reducing glare to help prevent eye strain.

The new DEFCON Privacy Filter is designed to fit laptops with display sizes of 12.1” and 14.1” as well as laptops with widescreen display sizes of 12.1”, 14.1”, 15.4” and 17”. It also fits LCD monitors with 17” or 19” displays and 19”, 24” and 30” widescreen displays.

“With more laptops being used while on the go in planes, airports, coffee shops and other public places, there is the increased risk of vital information being stolen from your laptop screen,” stated Mike Kroll, director of product management-accessories at Targus. “Targus’ new easy-to-use DEFCON Privacy Filter can protect you, your business and your sensitive information from the prying eyes of strangers.”

Targus’ new Privacy Filter uses small vertical blinds to shield your personal and mission critical files from anyone looking at more than a 45 degree angle from the center of the screen. By narrowing the viewing angle, anyone attempting to catch a glimpse of your laptop or LCD monitor will see nothing more than an obscure dark screen. The filter can easily be attached to your LCD with specially designed clear adhesive strips or with the included tab guides, which are designed to keep the filter in place and are simple to install and remove as needed.

The Privacy Filters for Laptop Displays will be available for estimated street prices of:

• 12.1” (ASF121USZ) and 12.1” widescreen (ASF121WUSZ)- $47.99

• 14.1” (ASF141USZ) and 14.1” widescreen (ASF141WUSZ) - $47.99

• 15.4” widescreen (ASF154WUSZ) - $54.99

• 17” widescreen (ASF17WUSZ) - $74.99

The Privacy Filters for LCD screens will be available for estimated street prices of:

• 17” (ASF17USZ) - $74.99

• 19” (ASF19USZ) and 19” widescreen (ASF19WUSZ)- $84.99

• 24” widescreen (ASF24WUSZ) - $179.99

• 30” widescreen (ASF30WUSZ) - $279.99

Backed by a limited one-year warranty, Targus’ DEFCON Privacy Filter will be available later this month at Targus.com as well as through leading resellers, e-tailers and computer accessory websites.

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Targus New LCD Display Arms Offer an Ergonomic Solution to Help Free-Up Desk Space, Improve Productivity and Reduce Eye and Neck Strain

Targus Inc. has announced its new LCD Display Arms. The multi-positional arms provide the ideal ergonomic solution, allowing users to position their LCD monitor in a variety of ways to help reduce eye and neck strain. The monitor arms also help organize desk space by removing cable clutter for a more functional workstation. Whether your desktop is equipped with one LCD monitor or two, Targus has a mounting arm to suit your needs. The Single LCD Display Arm (AWE32US) supports one LCD monitor with a weight capacity of up to 13 pounds. The Dual LCD Display Arm (AWE33US) can support two LCD displays with a total weight capacity of up to 26 pounds.

“Computer monitors can often dominate an entire workspace, leaving users with little or no room on their desks for office supplies or personal items,” said Mike Kroll, director of product management-accessories at Targus. “The new LCD Display Arms offer a way to clear out the clutter while providing unmatched adjustment and range options for optimal viewing at a very affordable price, making our customers’ everyday work life more productive.”

Constructed of brushed aluminum, Targus’ new Display Arms are easy to assemble and include Bolt Through and Desk Clamp mounting options. The LCD Display Arms can be moved in any direction and feature a greater tilt angle for better backward and forward movement. A flexible arm allows you to adjust the monitor horizontally or vertically for maximum viewing comfort. In addition, users can rotate their LCD up to 95 degrees and pan up to 180 degrees. The arm can rotate 360 degrees for multiple viewing positions. Both display arms are VESA compliant, to offer a wide range of compatibility options with almost all LCD manufacturers. The arms measure 17.25" tall by 16.25" wide where the monitors attach.

The single monitor arm weights 3.5 lbs and the suggested retail price is $119.99. The Dual LCD Display Arm is 5 lbs and the suggested retail price is $199.99.

Backed by a limited lifetime warranty, Targus’ new LCD Mounting Display Arms will be available in February at Targus.com as well as through leading distributors, e-tailers and value added resellers.

For more information, visit:

http://www.targus.com