Kensington launches Proximo, a line of devices that help you not to forget / lose valuables

Losing valuables is something that nobody wants. However, the distracted human mind and opportunists make it necessary to track keys, backpacks, suitcases, etc.

Next, from Kensington

To bring a relatively inexpensive and easy-to-operate solution, Kensington announced the Next, a line of devices that connect to iPhones 4S / 5 via Bluetooth 4.0 and notify the user when they leave the range or distance themselves from the user.

Two models of smart keychains with built-in speaker work with the Proximo app (free; 17.5MB; requires iOS 5.0 or higher for iPhones / iPods touch). The bigger one brings a button that sends sound signals to the iPhone when pressed, interesting for those who usually lose their cell phone at home. The roundest and smallest only emits sounds when it leaves a predetermined area.

Check out a promotional video (unfortunately, the player is in Flash):

One of the app's interesting features, which can track up to five keychains simultaneously, is the ability to store geo-location data. Unfortunately, the devices do not have integrated GPS chips, but the app shows the location of the iPhone when each has left the Bluetooth range.

According to Macworld, who tested the keyrings, their only major problem is the limited range of Bluetooth. In this way, sometimes an object can appear as lost, in fact it is only a few steps away from the user.

The complete Proximo set, with two key rings, costs $ 60. If you prefer only the simplest device, without a button, it costs $ 25.

At CES 2013, Kensington also introduced new chargers, including a car adapter with two USB ports capable of charging up to two iPads at once; increased its line of iPad cases; and launched a new Contour Overnight backpack, which accommodates notebooks up to 15.6 inches.

(via TUAW)