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SMK Electronics U.S.A. to Introduce the USB-C MagTech™ Charging Cable at CES2020 Corporate News

December 11th, 2019 - Chula Vista, California, U.S.A. - SMK Electronics Corporation, U.S.A.Open Link in New Window, a division of SMK CorporationOpen Link in New Window, today announced introduction of the SMK-Link-branded USB-C MagTech™ Charging Cable – a 6.5’ woven charging cable with magnetic quick-disconnect tip. Providing fast 87w charging for USB-C and Thunderbolt™ 3-equipped laptops and supported devices, the MagTech Charging Cable (offered in both Space GrayOpen Link in New Window and BlackOpen Link in New Window) will be available through computer resellers and online retailers starting in January, 2020. See a live demonstration at CES 2020 (Sands Expo Hall, Booth #41118) .

“We are excited to be introducing such a deceptively simple, yet surprisingly effective product,” said Mr. Paul Evans, President, SMK Electronics Corporation, U.S.A. “Today’s ultra-thin laptops are typically provisioned with either USB-C or Thunderbolt™ 3 ports – ports used both for charging and to charge supported devices. Our new MagTech Charging Cable, with its break-away magnetic tip, eliminates laptop damage due to cording accidents, while making device charging fast, easy and secure.”

USB -C MagTech Charging CableOpen Link in New Window

With its magnetic quick-disconnect tip and 6.5’ woven cable, SMK’s new MagTech Charging Cable gives computer users a fast, easy way to charge USB-C and Thunderbolt 3-equipped computers and supported devices.Available in Space-Gray (Model VP7000Open Link in New Window) and Black (Model VP7005Open Link in New Window) , the MagTech cable optimizes charging speeds, while preventing laptop damage due to snagged or tripped-over cables.

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USB-C MagTech Charging Cable (Space Gray) & (Black)

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Required Ports USB-C & Thunderbolt 3
Device Charging 87w charging - speeds optimized (no data transfer)
Magnetic Tip Quick disconnect tip reduces device damage
Model Options Space Gray (Model VP7000Open Link in New Window) & Black (Model VP7005Open Link in New Window)
Not Included USB-C AC Charging Block
Compatibility Windows®, macOS® & Chrome OS®
Support MagTech replacement tips-available (Model VP7010Open Link in New Window)
Availability January, 2020
MSRP $39.99 U.S.

About SMK Electronics Corporation, U.S.A

SMK Electronics Corporation U.S.A.Open Link in New Window, a division of SMK CorporationOpen Link in New Window, is a global supplier of OEM remote controls, automotive electronics, home automation controls, and SMK-Link branded computer input devices and peripherals. Learn more at www.smkusa.comOpen Link in New Window and www.smklink.comOpen Link in New Window.

SMK-Link™ and the SMK-Link logo are trademarks of SMK Electronics Corporation, U.S.A. Windows® is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. macOS® is a registered trademark of Apple, Inc. Google Chrome OS is a registered trademark of Google, Inc. Thunderbolt is a trademark of Intel Corporation. MagTech is a trademark of Plugies, Inc. All other trademarks are properties of their respective owners.

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