Jason Gerdon November 28th, 2007
The hot new trend in laptops has been going bigger. More and more I see people trading in their old 14.1″ and 15.4″ laptops for new 17″ widescreens. These new mammoth laptops aren’t really too bad. They give that feeling of having a truly mobile PC, but thanks to new technology that is improving daily, they don’t feel much bigger than smaller laptops.
One of the biggest hassles of having a 17″ though has nothing to do with the laptop itself. No, it’s trying to find a bag that will actually carry it, comfortably. Mobile Edge has created a full line of men’s bags to fill just that need. With seven different bags to choose from, there is something for everyone. Whether you’re a gamer or a corporate executive, Mobile Edge has you covered.
The greatest advantage that these Mobile Edge Bags offer, other than style and security, is comfort. I personally carry the Premium Backpack and I absolutely love it. I’ve tested out many of the other 17″ bags Mobile Edge offers and have never felt like I don’t have enough bag for the job.
To see all the 17″ compatible bags in the Mobile Edge Collection, check out MobileEdge.com
Matthew Olivolo November 28th, 2007
Reviewed by: Michelle Thatcher
Mobile Edge has designed the Milano for female executives who want something a little more stylish than the standard nylon laptop bag. And stylish it is: the Milano’s black faux-croc exterior opens to reveal a deep-red, velvety interior that prompted more than one positive comment from store clerks and colleagues in our weeks of use. The bag is not without its drawbacks: at $100, it’s about $20 more expensive than other fashion-forward laptop bags. And because it’s a shoulder bag, you’re limited in the amount of weight you can carry. Nevertheless, the Milano is extremely well designed and highly functional; we think it’s an excellent choice for professional women who carry ultraportable laptops.
Inside the Milano are three main compartments, all of which are easily accessible, thanks to a double zipper that opens down the sides of the bag. One compartment features organizer pockets, such as a wireless security pouch (which Mobile Edge says “protects wireless devices from data theft, spam, and viruses”), a padded cell phone holder, a zippered pocket, a business card holder, and loops for three pens. There’s also a loop to secure a tube of lipstick–a feature we openly mocked, until we realized it worked just as well to keep our thumbdrive within easy reach. The central compartment features a padded floor to protect your laptop when you set the bag down; a Velcro strap helps keep the laptop in place. The third compartment is left wide open for files and notepads, though there is a small hook dongle that proved handy for keeping our keys from getting lost beneath all the stuff in the bag. Mobile Edge also includes a removable accessory bag that we found useful for keeping cables under control, though it can also serve as a clutch purse in a pinch.
Click here to pick up your own Milano laptop bag. To read the full review click here.
Jason Gerdon November 21st, 2007
It’s always nice to take that time to reflect on what it is that we are thankful for. For instance, I am thankful that I get to sleep in tomorrow and that I don’t have to cook. Of course, my family is probably thankful for that as well. Seriously though, have our lives become so hectic that we only stop to pause once a year? For a business it is even harder to pause and be thankful. This is one way we’d like to say thank you.
We would like to thank you for being a Mobile Edge customer. Without you I wouldn’t be writing this blog. More than that, our customers continue to inspire and challenge us to make a better product and ultimately be a better company. This is even a good time to be thankful for our critics. We don’t always agree with you, but never-the-less without constructive criticism we just become stale.
Thanks to you for your feedback, as a result we have evolved to be a better company today. We will never become complacent, always striving to be better and more efficient.
So from all of us here at Mobile Edge, THANK YOU. We wish you a very happy Thanksgiving for you and your loved ones.
Jason Gerdon November 20th, 2007
Mobile Edge continually strives to bring stylish, functional and comfortable laptop bags to its customers. However, we are only as good as the feedback we receive from our customers. Therefore, we want to hear from you. We want to know what is important to you, and what specifically you look for when purchasing a laptop bag. Unfortunately we cannot add in an espresso machine; however your suggestions and recommendations we do take seriously.
In this evolving mobile world we live in, our customers need’s change as technology changes. Mobile Edge strives to be the leader in providing our customers exactly what they need. Everyday technology changes how we live. Why shouldn’t your laptop bag change with that technology? Our commitment to you is to continue to answer the call of our customers. Let us know your thoughts. If we incorporate any of your suggestions into our designs, we’ll send you a free SlipSuit laptop sleeve as our way of saying thanks.
Matthew Olivolo November 19th, 2007
By Seth Colaner, PC Today
The holidays are a terrific time of year to upgrade your gear; why not upgrade the case you carry it all around in while you’re at it? We rounded up notebook cases that are stylish yet useful and high-quality – all fine examples of form and function wedded in one package. Whether you’re a health-conscious commuter, a frequent traveler, or any other type, there’s a bag here to fit you professional lifestyle.
Mobile Edge Geneva
The long, elegant shoulder straps, sharp shape,and brushed black cloth and faux leather finish make this bag look anything but a notebook case. But when you open it up, there’s a spot for your 15.4-inch screen laptop, a reinforced pouch large enough for a PDA, and a document pocket. Other pockets are perfect for cards, writing implements, and any other accessories you need to bring along.
For safety, the bottom and sides of the bag are reinforced and padded,so not only does it stand up on its own, it also protects your computer in case of a jolt or jostle. The Geneva’s most unique feature is the Wireless Security Pocket, which blocks wireless signals, so not only will your smartphone be prevented from ringing during a meeting if you leave it on accidentally, but nobody can hack into it, either.
Click here to check out the Geneva’s product page. Check out the PC Today Website by clicking here.
Jason Gerdon November 19th, 2007
By Daniel W. of A True Review
The Mobile Edge G-Pak is a very comfortable bag to wear. The padded shoulder straps and strategically padded back panel makes the bag easy on the shoulders and back even when the bag is heavily loaded. The mesh covering on said padding help minimize perspiration when wearing the bag for long periods of time in warm temperatures.
Being that the notebook compartment is located at the back of the main compartment, I initially thought it would be difficult to insert and remove a notebook computer (because of my experiences with other backpacks with similarly located notebook compartments). However, the tapered design of the G-Pak’s notebook compartment really countered my concerns as the abnormally wide entrance to the compartment made inserting and removing a notebook computer really easy.
The notebook compartment is very roomy and can easily accommodate computers up 15″ screens (thick or thin, wide or standard). I almost want to say that the bag can even handle certain 17″ notebooks though I do not have one on hand to try. In my actual experience, the compartment easily accommodated, separately, a 15″ Dell Inspiron 8600 as well as a 14″ Compaq Presario 2000 with an extended battery. Though the compartment is quite wide, the elastic Velcro strap does help keep the enclosed computer secure.
The rest of the G-Pak’s main compartment is fairly roomy. It can easily accommodate thick textbooks, binders, folders, and/or light
sweatshirts and jackets. However, this bag is not “hiking backpack” sized; it cannot handle heavy jackets, multiple thick textbooks, and other really large items.
The various accessory pockets in the main compartment work well holding various computer related accessories such as a power adapter and a mouse as well as CDs and flash drives.
The two wing compartments are quite roomy for side pockets. These compartments are nearly as tall as the main compartment. They can easily accommodate long items such as a compact umbrella. For all you in-line skaters out there, they can even fit fairly flat shoes in them (one per compartment)!
The hidden water bottle holder design is a nice touch as it helps keep the bag’s streamline look when the holder is not needed but is there when it is needed. The holder can hold standard half liter water/soda bottles as well as canned drinks. Any substantially bigger bottles would need to be placed in one of the bigger wing compartments.
The media pocket compartment is roomy enough to hold a CD player or even multiple iPods and other portable media players. The location of this pocket is really well placed. Being high on the bag means less cable needs to feed out of the pocket.
The cell phone pocket on the left shoulder strap is convenient – if your phone can fit into this long but narrow pocket. It does alternatively function well as an accessories pocket for frequently accessed things such as pens, flash drives, keys, and change.
To check out Daniel’s entire review of the G-Pak, click HERE
Matthew Olivolo November 16th, 2007
The good editors at PC Magazine put together their 2007 Gift Guide with their top picks for this holiday season. Our very own CuteBug Messenger Bag designed by Maddie Powers was featured in the “For the Road Warrior” section.
They went on to say, “The Best of 2007 story gives you our picks for the top products in the core hardware and software categories we cover everyday. But if you are still stumped about what to buy that special person in your life, read on. Our Holiday Gift Guide offers great suggestions for various recipients…
If you love fifties kitsch, the CuteBug bag is your cup of Ovaltine. It has a pulp novel image on the front flap, big dice on the shoulder strap, tons of storage inside, and even magenta velvet on the back.”
To get your CuteBug Messenger Bag this holiday season click here for a special discount. To read the full review on PCMag.com click here.
Jason Gerdon November 16th, 2007
I’ll freely admit that I am still trying to figure out this whole “web 2.0″ thing, even though by definition I am already part of it. I won’t even pretend to be tech savvy. In fact my 15-year-old cousin knows more about social networking and the internet in general than I do. But that is precisely what makes these times we live in so exciting. New technology is replacing the old almost on a daily basis.
More and more people are turning to the internet for just about everything. Shopping was an obvious internet application, but now the internet is replacing traditional news, marketing and recreating the social experience. Online shopping has now evolved into social shopping sites like Zebo and Kaboodle. Myspace and Facebook have replaced standard email, at least in some part. I won’t even get started about YouTube. This is just scratching the surface though. The most important thing though, in my opinion, to come out of this whole internet evolution is blogging.
Of course I’d say that, I am a blogger. But besides my own personal stake in it, blogging has revolutionized just about every facet of our lives. There are blogs out there about everything, and they are really cool too. But now even businesses are blogging. Mobile Edge is one of them. The barriers of one-way business to consumer communication are gone. Companies of all shapes and sizes have recognized the benefit of having open lines of communication with the public. I haven’t seen an example yet of this being a bad move. Sure there have been some rough patches for some companies, but overall the feedback is positive.
Now companies are getting even more basic and re-creating their websites to match this new interactive world. Older websites were very one-sided. It was basically here is our product, put it in our cute little shopping cart icon and buy it. The cute little shopping cart icon is still there, but the shopping experience has changed dramatically. Mobile Edge is proud to be changing with it. The new generation of MobileEdge.com is on the horizon.
Matthew Olivolo November 15th, 2007
Do you have an overwhelming loathing for black ballistic nylon? Would you rather die than tote around a laptop bag that could be mistaken for any one of millions of other bags? Mobile Edge heard your cries, and commissioned design firm Maddie Powers to create the CuteBug line.
Each of the two designs features a pulp-novel cover on the front flap. The back of the bag is covered in velvet, no less. And a pair of oversize dice hang from the top of the bag. On the more practical side, the computer compartment inside (15.5 by 12 by 3.8 inches) is extremely well padded, as is the shoulder strap; and there’s a huge amount of room inside for carrying papers, gadgets, and your dog-eared Harlequin paperbacks.
To read the full review click here.
Jason Gerdon November 9th, 2007
When it comes to a tote or handbag, Girlawhirl usually tries to balance form and function, but when it comes to protecting her computer, function always wins out. She’s more than happy to give up a little fashion for the peace of mind knowing that her laptop is well protected. But she just found a new carrying case she’s happy to be caught sporting around town…
When she’s on the go, Girlawhirl needs to know her computer will be safe and secure as she runs from meeting to meeting, cab to train and everywhere in between. And her new Paris Backpack is just what the laptop doctor ordered. Big enough to hold laptops with screens up to 15.4″ wide, the SafetyCellTMComputer Protection Compartment cushions her laptop while Girlawhirl’s busy running around.
But this bag isn’t just about computer safety; the Mobile Edge backpack also features separate compartments for files or magazines, and multiple interior pockets great for organizing all of her pens, USB drives, cables, discs and more. There’s even a removable cosmetics case for personal items and lipsticks. And the comfortable straps make lugging her laptop around easy on her shoulders.
To read the rest of what Girlawhirl had to say about the Mobile Edge Paris Backpacks, click HERE.
