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Targus Announces Back-To-School Laptop Accessories
The Company Introduces A Transfer Cable That's Both Mac and PC Compatible and Sets a Low Company Price Point for Bluetooth Mice

ANAHEIM, Calif., - June 17, 2008 - Targus® Inc., maker of the world's top-selling laptop computer cases and accessories, today announced its back-to-school lineup of portable laptop accessories including a High-Speed File Transfer Cable that's both Mac and PC compatible and a new low-cost Optical Bluetooth® Laptop Mouse. Targus is also offering students its new USB 2.0 4-Port Bend-A-Hub with a Mini USB Adapter; the Travel Power Outlets with Surge Protection; and HeatDefenseTM laptop cooling system. Targus' convenient and affordable products simplify a busy student's life while on the go.

"Computers are increasingly becoming an integral part of education and the workplace with vast amounts of data and information being shared and transferred at home, work and school," said Al Giazzon, vice president of marketing at Targus. "Targus' convenient portable products simplify the demanding student lifestyle, allowing them to go from the library to the classroom, with all the accessories they need to make laptop use simple and more efficient."

Targus High-Speed File Transfer Cable for PC/Macs (Model # ACC96US)
Targus' High-Speed File Transfer Cable is the ideal solution for transferring large quantities of data including videos, music, images, or files whether you are using a PC and Mac or both. With transfer rates of up to 480Mbps and its embedded Easy Suite software, Targus' new Transfer Cable allows for a simple, high- speed file transfer without the need to install software or drivers. Save time by plugging in and transferring your favorite music video from a friend's Mac to your PC or a PowerPoint presentation from a classmate's PC to yours. The cable is also ideal when transferring all of your programs and files to a new computer. The File Transfer Cable is 4.92' in length, weighs 1.76 oz, and has an estimated street price of $39.99.

Targus Optical Bluetooth Laptop Mouse (Model# AMB04US)
Establishing a low price point for Bluetooth enabled mice for Targus, the new Targus Optical Bluetooth Laptop Mouse features premium Bluetooth wireless technology which allows for seamless functionality up to 33-feet away. The affordable mouse offers adjustable cursor speeds between 1600 and 800 DPI with a push of a button and is compatible with both Macs and PCs. To conserve battery life, the mouse automatically shifts into sleep mode when it's not being used and features a convenient on/off switch to extend usage. The Optical Bluetooth Laptop Mouse measures 4.1" x 2.1" x 1.4", weighs 2.4oz, and has an estimated street price of $39.99.

Targus USB 2.0 4- Port Bend-A-Hub with Mini USB Adapter (Model # ACH103US)
With four USB ports, Targus' new USB 2.0 4-Port Bend-a-Hub with Mini USB Adapter offers more versatility and flexibility when connecting mice, keyboards, storage drives, or other devices to your Mac or PC. The new hub features two specialty connectors; one of those connectors can easily adjust to a 90-degree angle for simple accessibility. Additionally, the 4-Port Bend-a-Hub features a mini-USB adapter, which is ideal for charging portable accessories such as digital cameras, cell phones or PDA devices. No external power supply is needed, and users can conveniently roll it up for easy storage, which makes it the perfect gadget for busy students on-the-go. The USB 2.0 4-Port Bend-a-Hub with Mini USB Adapter is 9" in length, weighs 1.8oz, and has an estimated street price of $19.99.

Travel Power Outlets with Surge Protection (Model # APS03US)
Whether you are at the library or in the classroom, there never seems to be enough outlets for all your needs. The portable Travel Power Outlets with Surge Protection instantly provides outlet expansion with four outlets while providing up to 300 joules of protection for your devices. The compact design makes it an easy fit for hard to reach places, yet is designed to accommodate oversized power adapters. You can now charge your cell phone, iPod® and laptop all from one location. The Travel Power Outlets measures 5.5" x 1.25" x 1", weighs 5.6oz, and has an estimated street price of $19.99.

Targus HeatDefense™ (Model # AWE45US)
The Targus HeatDefense cooling system keeps your laptop running cool to help preserve battery life and prevent overheating. A crystalline compound material within the HeatDefense panel melts when heat is released from your laptop, creating a thermal capacitor, which absorbs the heat. Compatible with laptops up to 17", the lightweight HeatDefense provides a comfortable user experience and easily folds for travel from one classroom to the next. The HeatDefense measures approximately 13.35" x 11.85" and is available at an estimated street price of $29.99.

All products are backed by a limited one year warranty. These and other Targus' accessories are 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).

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