Matthew Olivolo February 21st, 2008

Carolyn from Coolest Gadgets dot com wrote a brief review of the CuteBug Hipster vertical messenger bag right before Valentine’s Day. She is another admirer of the vintage themed cases Mobile Edge introduced to the marketplace. As the industry leader in stylish laptop computer carrying cases and accessories, this new line of vintage themed laptop bags round out the extensive Women’s Collection of designer laptop cases.

Here is an overview of what Carolyn had to say about the new Hipster:

Yes, we’re ramping up to Valentine’s Day. Yes, I’m sure you’re sick of me talking about all the great gifts you can buy for Valentine’s Day. Well, too bad – there are too many Valentine’s Day themed gadgets and gadget accessories to not write about them! You’ll have to suffer through a few more days.

I saw this adorable laptop bag over at Techie Diva today: the Mobile Edge CuteBug Hipster vertical messenger bag. This pink and burgundy bag comes with the following features:

* Fits 14.1? laptops
* Superior padding for computer protection
* Removable matching neoprene laptop sleeve
* Interior zippered pockets
* Exterior rear zippered pocket
* Removable soft padding for shoulder strap
* Interior ID pocket
* Accessorized with “Lucky Seven” dice

Also on the Mobile Edge website, it shows two other color options (green and black) that will be available soon. I like the fact that you can take the laptop sleeve out so you can use it as a functional messenger bag for those times when you do not want to take your laptop with you. And the “Lucky Seven” dice accessory adds a nice, whimsical touch to the vintage advertisement-adorned bag.

To read the full review visit the coolest-gadgets website by clicking here.

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Matthew Olivolo February 20th, 2008

The Mobile Edge SecurePack has been written about by editors from various Motorcycle Magazines over the past year. In the March 2008 Edition of Road Bike Magazine, the SecurePack laptop backpack was featured in their Rider Gear Product Evaluation section. What’s great about this review is the Editor, Steve Lita, points out all of the great features this backpack has and how it helps riders balance the weight on their back when riding. From the waist belt and padded shoulder straps, to the reflective material for riding at night, this is a great option for motorcycle riders.

Here is a brief recap of Steve’s review:

Did you ever have that uneasy feeling while riding that your backpack is unzipped and the contents are jettisoning all over the highway while the opening flaps in the wind? Or, while walking, did you experience someone brushing up against your pack and wonder what they’re doing back there? The Mobile Edge SecurePack will help put your mind at ease. It’s a laptop-compatible, rugged rucksack that’s comfortable to wear and loaded with user-friendly security features.

The biggest difference between the SecurePack and your garden-variety backpack is the way you gain entry to the storage area. You can only access your stuff while the pack is not being worn, so you can consider pickpocket theft thwarted. You load the interior from the ventilated and zippered flat panel that rides against your back. There are no outside pockets, save for a small, mesh-pouch bottle holder that stows away in its own zippered compartment when not in use. The roomy interior features a padded laptop sleeve that can accommodate a computer with a 17″ screen. There are two small, removable pouches Velcroed in the interior to hold various laptop accessories like cords and a mouse. There’s also a zippered cargo-net compartment and what I like to call the office area with places for pens, keys, CD’s etc.

To read the full review, visit Road Bike Magazine online at RoadBikeMag.com

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Matthew Olivolo February 11th, 2008

Looks like Valentine’s Day will be greeted by Mobile Edge just in time with their new ladies vertical messenger bag known as the CuteBug Hipster. Authentic pulp icon images from the 1940s and 50s were used on the bag, along with a pair of “Lucky Seven” dice to up the style ante.

Those who love vintage images on their products will definitely like the CuteBug Hipster, helping ladies stand out from the crowd and turning the tide against boring and repetitive designs.

The pink Hipster model will retail for $69.99 each and is readily available while Black with Yellow trim and Green with Yellow trim colors will be rolled out later this spring.

Check out the post on Techie Diva. She has some other very cool reviews of stylish products designed for the modern-day Fashionista/Tech Savvy woman.

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Matthew Olivolo February 7th, 2008

Vertical messenger bag comes with matching removable laptop sleeve

ANAHEIM, Calif., – Mobile Edge, the industry leader in innovative and stylish laptop computer carrying cases and accessories, released a ladies vertical messenger bag just in time for Valentine’s Day. The new CuteBug Hipster designed by Chicago based firm, Maddie Powers, used authentic pulp icon images from the 1940’s and 50’s and accented each case with a pair of “Lucky Seven” dice. This stylish new case delivers just what women have asked for, a light-weight stylish laptop bag that is easy to carry and protects their laptop.

This simplistic yet sassy design coupled with vintage images make the Hipster stand apart from everyday boring designs, blending the glamour of yesterday’s Hollywood starlets with today’s mobile lifestyle.

The outer flap is held closed by low-frequency magnets, and comes with a matching removable neoprene laptop sleeve which will accommodate laptops with screens up to 14.1”.

“Mobile Edge is known as the pioneer of stylish laptop bags designed specifically for women,” said Jay G. Moore, designer and founder of Maddie Powers. “Everyone needs a laptop bag today and I wanted my lines to bring as much fun to the industry as possible.”

“We are taking our CuteBug Collection to the next level. This fun design rounds out the CuteBug line giving our customers exactly what they asked for, a stylish light-weight yet durable laptop bag that stands out from everyone else,” said Chuck Gangi, VP Sales, Mobile Edge.

The Pink Hipster model: MP-CHB01 carries a suggested retail price of $69.99 and is now available. Later this spring, two new colors will be added to the Collection, Black with Yellow trim and Green with Yellow trim.
Mobile Edge continues to expand the carrying case category by offering new, innovative and smart designs that fuse fashion trends with form and function, creating a brand that makes a positive statement about today’s mobile computing lifestyle.

About Mobile Edge
Mobile Edge is the industry leader of innovative and stylish laptop computer carrying cases and accessories. The company is committed to the highest quality standards in every case that it produces, from ladies carrying cases, messenger bags, briefcases, and backpacks to men’s V-Load™ vertical series and TechStyle™ series. Leading computer manufacturers continue to rely on the company to design and build custom OEM cases for their products. The company offers the strongest Lifetime Warranty in the industry on its entire carrying case line. For media inquiries contact Matthew Olivolo 714.399.1410.

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Matthew Olivolo February 1st, 2008

New law requires all border crossers including U.S. citizens to have a Passport when entering the country, which includes Canada and Mexico borders. With that requirement, new scanning technology has been integrated into new passports including Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology. Now more than ever it is essential to protect your personal data from unauthorized access.

Fortunately there is a solution. Mobile Edge released two new ID Sentry wallets that block out unauthorized RFID access. Reports have emerged of new ways thieves are attacking unsuspecting credit card and Passport holders stealing their confidential information and credit card numbers without being detected due to the misuse of RFID technology.

As recently reported in the New York Times, there is a growing concern about the potential security and privacy holes in the new generation of credit cards using RFID technology. With tens of millions of cards already issued, “equipment for their use is showing up at a growing number of locations,” the article revealed. Additionally, U.S. passports now contain the new RFID chip. Would be thieves are able to scan a user’s social security number and other personal information completely undetected.

As reported from the Associated Press on January 31, 2008.

TUCSON, Ariz. — New rules for the types of identification U.S. or Canadian citizens must present to cross into the country shouldn’t cause significant delays and won’t be strictly enforced at first, a senior federal official said.
Under the rules going into effect Thursday, people will no longer be allowed to simply declare to immigration officers at border crossings that they are citizens, Jayson Ahern, deputy commissioner with U.S. Customs and Border Protection, said Tuesday. Instead, those 19 and older will have to show proof of citizenship — a passport, trusted traveler card or a birth certificate and government-issued ID such as a driver’s license.

Protect your identity with an ID Sentry Wallet from Mobile Edge. There are two sizes available, the ID Sentry Passport Wallet, $29.99, and the ID Sentry Credit Card Wallet, for $19.99.

To read the full Associated Press report click here.

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