Matthew Olivolo October 29th, 2009

By Iman Edwards, PC Magazine Technology Editor

If you want an eco-friendly bag that can protect your laptop as well as the environment, check out the Eco Casual Tote by Mobile Edge for Her. The tote, which can fit laptops up to 16 inches, has a natural cotton exterior and a color-accented satin interior lining. In addition to the tan color shown above, the tote comes in black, chocolate, and blue; also included is an optional extra-wide shoulder strap.

The 17.5- by 14- by 7-inch tote has a detachable phone pocket made of the same satin interior fabric, and a removable computer compartment that converts to an all-purpose tote. Inside the bag, there’s plenty of room on both sides of the laptop compartment for personal items and accessories.

For more storage, the Casual Tote features two large, deep pockets on the outside and one has additional smaller pockets on the inside for all your personal items and accessories. On the side of the bag is a hidden mesh pocket for your water bottle.

I carried the tote around for a week. It kept my laptop secure, and I liked having the option of carrying the laptop tote by itself.

This bag is huge; it has more than enough room to carry all my items. I really like the smaller pockets inside the bigger pockets that I could use for my MetroCard and work ID. It made it easier to find them when I needed them.

The extra wide strap did make it more comfortable to carry, too; that was a definite plus.

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Matthew Olivolo October 29th, 2009

Mobile Edge, the industry leader in innovative and stylish laptop computer carrying cases and travel accessories has gone “Green” with its new Eco-Friendly Collection of Messenger Bags and Totes. Constructed with natural cotton canvas and recycled plastic fittings, this new “ECO-llection” is 80 percent biodegradable.

“Our Team here at Mobile Edge understands the importance of minimizing our carbon foot print on the environment,” said Matthew Olivolo, Director of Public Relations, Mobile Edge. “By creating a collection of Eco-Friendly Laptop Bags that uses natural cotton canvas, a non-petroleum based material that is a replenish-able natural fiber, we know it’s a step in the right direction.”

The Stylish Messenger Bag Collection comes in four color combinations; Brick Red, Olive Green, Navy and Midnight Black all designed to carry laptops with wide screens up to 17.3 inches. A matching padded shoulder strap and an easy access carrying handle were smartly added for user comfort.

“This is just the beginning for Mobile Edge,” explained Olivolo. “Our Research and Development Team is actively researching a variety of new materials we can use to replace petroleum based materials altogether.”

The ECO Tote Collection is comprised of seven different colored Totes, with one specifically designed for Susan G. Komen for the Cure. Mobile Edge will donate 10 percent of the retail sales price back to the Komen Breast Cancer Foundation as part of our ongoing corporate partnership with Komen to raise money for research and awareness to eradicate breast cancer as a life threatening disease altogether.

The ECO-llection was designed with a clear earth friendly conscience, and offered at a practical price. The Tote Collection carries an SRP of $79.99 each, while the Messenger Bags are listed at $49.99.

Mobile Edge continues to expand the laptop 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.

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Matthew Olivolo October 28th, 2009

By Susie Anderson, Fashion Editor Lime Life

We’re thrilled that we found a solution to common problem. Since we carry our laptops absolutely everywhere, we’ve been looking for the ideal way to carry it. We want something that’s both functional (meaning our laptop fits and it’s comfortable) and fashionable (mean we don’t want to look super-techy; we want a bit of style). And we finally found that with Mobile Edge Handbags.

When you see someone walking down the street with a Mobile Edge handbag, you’re not going to think, “there she goes off to work with her computer!” Instead you’ll likely think, “Wow, where did that girl get her bag? It’s hot!”

We’re not kidding. These bags are seriously stylish, we can’t even believe they’re meant for carrying around laptops. But hey, we’ll take it because we do need a way to carry our computer around. The bags were designed for women and by women, so it makes sense that women everywhere love them!

The bags come in lots of different colors, but most of them are black or pink. And many of the pink ones were designed to support the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Breast Cancer Foundation. So, really they’re a triple whammy. Functional, stylish, and full of support! We’ll take two!

To check out more of the Mobile Edge handbags and to find one that’s perfect for your busy lifestyle. To read the full review click here Lime Life.

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Matthew Olivolo October 23rd, 2009

Sumo, a Mobile Edge Company, announces the launch of the next generation of our Foldable Furniture Cubes for the children’s market.

The Sumo Cube collection is now available in four sizes and six colors. With the success of our 18-inch Cube we have now added a 14-inch size offering even more decorating flexibility. And, just for fun, we’ve added a 6-inch & 4-inch size for smaller items to be used on a dresser or desktop.

“The Sumo product image, color and design translates well to the kids market,” said David Cartwright, President and CEO of Mobile Edge. “We’ve taken a simple design and made it colorful and fun, offering a furniture quality solution that fits with a child’s room décor.”

Sumo has applied the same fresh approach it has taken in its lifestyle carrying cases to the kids market. Sumo has built a quality folding storage solution that is made of furniture quality fiberboard covered in a highly durable fabric, which offers storage space in a fun, colorful cube that will enhance any décor. The product has been enhanced with silicone-lined cutouts for ventilation and easy carrying, and all materials have been tested and certified to meet all current USA Safety Compliance Standards.

“The children’s market is a natural extension for Sumo” said Jim Hart, Sumo’s Founder, “our distinctive logo is always well received, and fits perfectly into this channel. Our co-marketing relationships, along with the additional characters and story lines that are in development, will help us grow in this channel for years to come.”

The Sumo brand is well known for our Tough Love approach to design, offering innovative color options in alternative materials. Our San Francisco roots keep us on the leading edge of the latest consumer product trends. Our brand is quirky, funny, and resonates emotion with our customers. Our products are tough, unique, and fresh.

Click here to view the new Sumo Collection.

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Matthew Olivolo October 20th, 2009

If you’re looking for a laptop bag that doesn’t look like a laptop bag, check out Mobile Edge’s Sumo Laptop Purse. This bag, which can hold laptops up to 15 inches, is made from quilted black ballistic nylon with pink stitching on the outside and includes soft leather shoulder straps. The interior of the 14.5- by 10- by 1-inch Laptop Purse is lined in fabric featuring the pink and white Sumo logo.

Also inside is a padded corduroy compartment for your laptop. The purse give you plenty of storage space for other items, including two zippered pockets in the front for your MP3 player and phone, a large zippered pocket inside, and four other different-sized compartments that can be used for cords and accessories.

I carried the Laptop Purse around for a week. It held my laptop securely. I also carried my phone, iPod, work ID, magazines, notepads, and an umbrella, and everything fit nicely. In fact, even with all that, it was still not close to full.

Overall, I liked the Laptop Purse, because it doesn’t look like a laptop bag at all and it handled all of my stuff with room to spare.

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Matthew Olivolo October 12th, 2009

It’s that time of year again and Mobile Edge wants to reward you for your patronage. For a limited time, you will receive a FREE Mobile Edge Halloween Tote perfect for Trick-or-Treating with any purchase of $30 or more on the Mobile Edge website.

Made with Eco-Friendly Non-Woven Material, it is the perfect way tote around your candy during this Halloween Season. Pick up yours today while supplies last!

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Matthew Olivolo October 7th, 2009

By Morgan Bornstein, Gadgeteer Technology Editor

I had been looking for a laptop sleeve for awhile to replace my large, clunky leather briefcase. Between going back and forth to work and weekend trips, I wanted to ditch the extra bag and just toss my computer in my backpack without worrying about it being bumped, scratched, or damaged. I’ve been using the Sumo Camo Sleeve by Mobile Edge for the past two weeks and have definitely found the answer to my needs.

The Camo design case comes in three colors (Black, Red, and Green) and four different sizes, with the larger two sizes designed specifically for the MacBooks.

The 15? sleeve fits my PowerBook G4 Mac (she may be old, but she’s still a classy broad) perfectly.

I was expecting a wrestling match when trying to fit the sleeve around my laptop, but it was very easy to slide the laptop in and remove it again. There is just a little bit of room on the sides of the sleeve, but nothing that would cause the computer to shift around inside.

The first thing that really caught my eye once I had the case in hand was the camo pattern, which is comprised of the Sumo wrestler logo in overlapping shapes and colors. You don’t notice that detail from far away, and it is adorable up close. The picture really doesn’t do it justice.

The case is entirely neoprene, inside and out. Rather than a zipper the closure device is an overlapping flap. I had thought the computer would just slide right out with the lack of a more secure closure, but the flap does its job quite well. I held the case upside down and shook a few times (highly not recommended, btw) but my laptop stayed safely inside the sleeve and protected by the flap. The neoprene is thick and cushiony and the case feels, and looks, very well made.

To read the full article on the Gadgeteer Blog Site click here.

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Matthew Olivolo October 7th, 2009

Traveling with your laptop is not always the easiest task. Not only can it be cumbersome to carry around, but it is a huge hassle to have to take out of your bag when passing through airport security checkpoints. Well, that problem is solved thanks to the new ScanFast Element Briefcase designed for women by women.

The new Mobile Edge ScanFast Element Briefcase has been tested by Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officials and exceeds their guidelines to be considered Checkpoint Friendly.

Now when passing through airport security checkpoints you no longer need to remove your laptop from you bag. Simply unzip the laptop compartment and lay the case flat on the belt. There is no need to place it in the gray bin.

You still have to take off your shoes and belt, however this is one less step to worry about when traveling.

Plus, by leaving your laptop in your bag, it alleviates the threat of someone stealing your computer or forgetting it as more than 12,000 laptops are lost or stolen each week in airports across the country.

Did I mention how stylish this case is too? The ScanFast Element Briefcase comes in three color combinations, Pink Suede with Brown trim, Green Suede with Brown trim, and Brown suede with brown trim.

Travel Tip: When passing through airport security checkpoints, place your cell phone, wallet, purse etc. inside the Checkpoint Friendly Bag. This will help keep all of your personal belongings safe from potential thieves and will help you keep track of where everything is located.

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