Matthew Olivolo April 29th, 2009
PC Magazine editor Zach Honig posted a review on the new Mobile Edge Netbook Briefcase on their technology Blog Site Gearlog. The Netbook Briefcase received a Four Star Rating out of five. Due to copyright compliance reasons I cannot post any content from the article.
However, you can read the full review by clicking here.
Matthew Olivolo April 27th, 2009
The renowned Mobile Edge Checkpoint Friendly ScanFast Laptop Backpack was featured on Future Looks, a very cool technology Blog Site. The editor, Michael Kwan pointed out the great features of this TSA compliant Backpack. Here is a brief clip of the review.
What good are your gadgets if they are constantly holed up inside your home? You need to get outside and do a little traveling, but you need the appropriate bag to get the job done. Getting through airport security can be quite the hassle, so why not ease the process with the ScanFast Checkpoint Friendly Backpack from Mobile Edge.
The ScanFast Backpack continues on the recent trend toward laptop bags that adhere to the TSA regulations, allowing you to keep your notebook in your backpack or briefcase as it passes through the X-ray scanner. This adds a lot to the convenience factor, but you also want a bag that is functional outside of the airport setting too. Let’s see how this one from Mobile Edge stacks up.
Scanning Quickly Through the Features
This first thing that hit me about the ScanFast Checkpoint-Friendly Laptop Backpack was that it’s no small bag. It measures 19″ x 14″ x 7″. If you’re looking for something cute and compact, this is not going to be the backpack for you. That’s because it can accommodate up to 17-inch widescreen notebooks. If you’re rocking a smaller subnotebook and want something smaller, you may be better off considering a different solution.
In terms of main features, this bag is made from durable 1680D Ballistic Nylon, helping to repel damage from the elements while keeping the style factor in check along the way. There is a mild “shiny” texture to this bag, but it’s not at all gawdy. As previously mentioned, this bag also meets the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) guidelines for carry-on luggage.
Stashing All Your Gizmos and Gear
Even though this is largely marketed as a laptop bag, the ScanFast Checkpoint Friendly Backpack from Mobile Edge also supplies you with plenty of pockets and interior space for the rest of your gizmos and gear as well.
Pictured above is the lower-front pocket. This is a good place for most of your smaller items, as there are slots dedicated to holding your pens and then there are pouches to hold stuff like notepads and portable hard drives.
These compartments are open-ended and not zippered off though, so you probably want to avoid putting extra small items here. Going from top to bottom, you’ll find no fewer than four separate compartments, not including the compartment dedicated to holding your laptop.
To read th efull review click here to visit the Future Looks website.
Matthew Olivolo April 24th, 2009
Yesterday (April 23) at approximately 4 p.m. in the afternoon we had a small but strong 3.8 Magnitude Earthquake here in Anaheim, Calif. Mobile Edge Headquarters was rocking. I personally sit on the second floor and our offices were gyrating back and forth for about six to seven seconds.
My colleague Laura Lazzaro yelled out “EARTHQUAKE!” Everyone else just froze in place and rode it out until the shaking subsided.
We did have one small casualty, a Mobile Edge Teddy Bear fell from a desk. Don’t worry, the bear is fine and is now safe on a desk.
Normal operations were not interrupted, and orders were fulfilled.
Matthew Olivolo April 22nd, 2009
Today is Earth Day, and I found this interesting article on Lifehacker that listed a few helpful ways to go green at home, with your computer and your life. Here is a brief clip from the article.
We’ve covered tons of ways to conserve energy and help the environment here at Lifehacker, so this is just a very quick look at a few of our favorites. For more, take a gander at our Environment and Conservation.
Last year I highlighted several ways to go green with your computer, but we’ve covered several new tools since then. Our favorite: previously mentioned Edison, a free system tray app that tweaks your PC’s power settings on a user-defined schedule—giving you more control over you power use than your default control panel settings.
Your PC itself isn’t the only culprit in the fight against waste. Think of the peripherals! To that end, check out our smart and easy tips for reducing printing costs, and remember that your printer may be wasting a lot of ink if you believe everything it tells you.
Nothing says “green” like a little gardening, and there are tons of ways you can go above and beyond in your garden to save some energy and reap the benefits of fresh veggies. To begin with, you can save serious cash by converting a portion of your lawn into a garden. (Though if you’re not up for a garden, you can still water your lawn more efficiently.) If you’re a set-it-and-forget it type—and as a result have never been great at 
remembering to water your garden—you can create your own self-watering tomato planters from storage containers. If you’re feeling especially adventurous, building a self-watering garden with recycled water is a great DIY.
Go Green by carrying a new Mobile Edge Eco-Friendly Laptop Messenger Bag. Made with natural cotton canvas, this new collection of Eco-Friendly Messenger Bags really make a statement. This messenger is 80 percent recyclable and has a great look. Designed with a “green” conscious, Mobile Edge is working to limit their carbon foot by developing laptop cases using natural cotton canvas. Available in four colors, Green, Navy, Black and Red there is one that will suit your fondness. Scheduled to ship next month (May), stay tuned for updates. If you want to be put on a list for updates, send me an e-mail, mo@mobileedge.com.
To read the full Green article, click on the Lifehacker link.
Matthew Olivolo April 22nd, 2009
I’ve noticed on photo sharing sites like Flickr and TwitPic (Twitter Pictures) that people love to show off what they carry in their laptop bags. In almost every photo they show off the books they are reading, their laptop or Netbook, all the travel gadgets you can imagine, chewing gum and a magazine or two. It’s amazing how much stuff you can actually fit into the right bag.
For instance, Mobile Edge just released their new Netbook Case Collection designed specifically for small ultra portable Netbooks with screens sizes of 8.9, 10 and up to 13 inches. I was able to stuff in this case, an Acer Netbook, power supply, a USB hub and card reader, iPod, iPhone with headphones, a few magazines, a book I am reading PR 2.0, an external hard drive, three pens, a wireless media remote, business cards, Eclipse chewing gum, Cold Eeze and a water bottle. Hard to believe this small case that measures 15” (L) x 4” (W) x 11” (H) can fit all of this gear.
If you have a new Netbook computer, check out the Mobile Edge Netbook Briefcase. Priced at $49.99 and has a Lifetime Warranty, this is a smart case that is the perfect size for you and your new Netbook computer..
Send in your pictures of what you carry in your Mobile Edge laptop bag. For your time and effort I will send you a Free Gift and a special discount code on your next purchase. E-mail me at mo@mobileedge.com.
Matthew Olivolo April 14th, 2009
Since September 11, 2001, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has implemented several security checkpoint procedures. One new procedure is allowing travelers to leave their laptop inside their Mobile Edge Checkpoint Friendly Laptop Bag when passing through airport security checkpoints. This new collection exceeds TSA guidelines to be 100 percent TSA compliant.
By using the approved Mobile Edge laptop cases you will save time going through security checkpoints, you will help the security lines moving quicker and will help protect your laptop from being forgotten or stolen. In fact, it has been reported that more than 12,000 laptops are lost or stolen at airport security checkpoints weekly nationwide. If more people used Checkpoint Friendly Laptop Bags this would help everyone move through the line quicker and possibly alleviate extended delays.
Also new for checked luggage is a fully automated screening machine. In several major airports across the nation, there are new explosive screening machines that screen all bags that go through the system without a TSA agent having to touch the luggage. If there is a suspicious looking bag, the screeners will flag the specific piece of luggage and give it a further inspection by an actual agent. Click on the video to see exactly what I am describing. Stay tuned for more travel tips.
Matthew Olivolo April 9th, 2009
The Design Team at Mobile Edge added several new Eco-Friendly Laptop Messenger Bags creating their new ECO-llection. You are among the first to get a sneak peak at what they will look like. Made with 100 percent natural cotton canvas, this new Messenger Bag is 80 percent recyclable. Designed for the mobile road warrior, the all new Mobile Edge Messenger Bags are perfect for any occasion.
Scheduled to ship late May, this new collection will come in four colors, Green, Black, Red and Navy (not shown). Designed to accommodate laptops up to 16” and priced at $49.99, this collection is going to be the must have of the summer! It’s the perfect solution for Back-to-School.
For more information about this new Collection of Eco-Friendly Messenger Bags, send me an e-mail at mo@mobileedge.com.
Matthew Olivolo April 2nd, 2009
KUSA – NBC Denver, Colorado - For our latest Gadgets edition, we’ve got what may be a quicker way to get that laptop through airport security. As regular road warriors know, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) eased up its rules last summer allowing notebook computers to pass through x-ray screening while still in a bag as long as the bag meets agency guidelines
A company called Mobile Edge makes a line of TSA-approved laptop bags that meet all security requirements. They’re packed with pockets, and rugged too. Learn more at www.mobileedge.com
