Kensington updates DisplayLink universal laptop docks with USB 3.0

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Kensington Launches Two New USB3.0 Docks Based on DisplayLink's
Leading USB Graphics Technology

PALO ALTO, Calif. & REDWOOD SHORES. Calif--(BUSINESS
WIRE)--DisplayLink®, the world leading provider of solutions that
simplify the connection between monitors and computing devices, and
Kensington® Computer Products Group, the technology division of ACCO
Brands Corporation (NYSE:ACCO) and a world leader in branded office
products, today announced the launch of their latest generation of
Universal Docking stations, powered by DisplayLink's SuperSpeed™
USB3.0 graphics technology, which integrates Graphics, as well as
Gigabit Ethernet and Audio.

"Migrating to the latest SuperSpeed™ Graphics Technology is the
obvious choice for us to keep the technology edge that business users
and consumers demand"
USB 3.0 Docking Station with DVI/HDMI/VGA

Kensington today announced two new SuperSpeed™ USB3.0 docking stations
including an Office Dock and a Home Dock. The Office Dock sd3500v
provides the ultimate hot desk expansion and productivity solution
with dual-head video support for HDMI and DVI/VGA displays, Gigabit
Ethernet, up to 5.1 channel audio via HDMI, and USB3 and USB2
expansion ports, all powered by DisplayLink's highly integrated
DL-3900 IC. The Home Dock sd3000v is the easiest and most efficient
way to expand the home desktop with a single SuperSpeed™ USB3.0
connection, notebook users get a DVI/VGA display connection, Gigabit
Ethernet, Audio, and USB3 and USB2 expansion ports, all enabled by
DisplayLink's DL-3700 IC.

Both docks feature "hot plug" functionality for audio and
video, automatically detecting and routing sound and graphics to the
peripherals as they are connected to the dock, ensuring the ultimate
seamless user experience.

"Migrating to the latest SuperSpeed™ Graphics Technology is the
obvious choice for us to keep the technology edge that business users
and consumers demand," said Matt Evans, Global Product Manager at
Kensington. "With DisplayLink's USB3 technology and compatibility
certification program, our customers can be confident that they have
chosen the most feature rich, reliable, and easy to use dock to expand
their notebooks."

"Kensington has long been a partner of DisplayLink and their new
USB3.0 docks for home and office really meet the needs of users
today," said John Cummins, VP of sales and marketing for
DisplayLink. "We're confident these will be winning products for
Kensington and are happy to be jointly announcing this latest product
family to their portfolio."

Pricing and Availability

The new Kensington USB3.0 Office Dock (sd3500v) and USB3.0 Home Dock
(sd3000v) are available worldwide, with an MSRP of $169.99 and $199.99
respectively. For more information, visit www.kensington.com.

About DisplayLink – Plug and Display Solutions.

DisplayLink® (www.displaylink.com) develops hardware and software
solutions to enable easy connectivity between monitors and computing
devices over standard interfaces such as USB, Ethernet, and wireless
networks. DisplayLink's technology increases productivity and
ease-of-use in the multi-display workspace and is deployed to millions
of users through globally branded PC products including universal
docking stations, monitors, projectors, zero client systems and
display adapters.