Matthew Olivolo September 30th, 2009

The Mobile Edge Team was out in full force on Sunday September 27th in Newport Beach for the 2009 Orange County Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure.

Hundreds of people stopped by to see the new Mobile Edge Komen Totes recently added to the Caring Case Collection.

People entered into a drawing to win two new Komen Eco-Friendly Totes. The new totes are made of natural cotton canvas material making this new Komen tote earth friendly. The black cotton canvas is accented with pink piping giving the new tote a feminine touch. The interior is lined with silky smooth matching striped material, and has a removable computer compartment making this tote a multi-purpose carrying case.

With more than 5oo people entering in the Komen Tote give away, two lucky ladies were victorious. Congratulations to Tammy Hooper and Jill Christian. Stay tuned for photos of these Komen Race for the Cure participants and Mobile Edge contest winners.

Mobile Edge is a proud corporate partner of Susan G. Komen for the Cure. We donate 10 percent of the retail sales price of each Komen Carrying Case we sell back to Komen. To date we have donated more than $250,000 and counting.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Help Mobile Edge get the word out about this life threatening disease, and support efforts in raising money for the Cure!

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Matthew Olivolo September 16th, 2009

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Susan G. Komen for the Cure is among the leading Breast Cancer Research and Awareness Foundations in the world.

Here at Mobile Edge, we share the common goal of the Komen Foundation and stand side-by-side their commitment to helping fight Breast Cancer as a life threatening disease. We hope one day our efforts will contribute to eradicating this disease altogether.

As a company, we feel it is our Social Responsibility to give back to those in need. To do our part our designers created the Caring Case Collection, which is comprised of six pink themed Komen laptop bags all toting the symbolic pink ribbon breast cancer medallion. In 2004, Mobile Edge became a corporate partner with the Susan G. Komen for the Cure.

As a proud corporate partner with the Susan G. Komen for the Cure, we donate 10 percent of the retail sales price of each Komen laptop bag we sell to the foundation. Since the inception of our “Caring Case Collection” Program, Mobile Edge has donated more than $250,000.00 to Susan G. Komen for the Cure and its local affiliates, and counting.

Locally, Mobile Edge donates 2,000 bags each year to the local Orange County Komen Affiliate for local cancer survivors. This year the Survivor Bags will be non-woven Pink re-usable grocery shopping totes made with recycled materials.

Mobile Edge just released two new Komen Totes rounding out the Collection. The redesigned Pink Faux-Suede Tote comes with several new additions including a new striped interior, protective material on the bottom of the case to help keep it clean just to name a few. The all new Komen Eco-Friendly Tote is made with all natural cotton canvas, helping reduce the carbon foot print as well as helping donate money to the Komen Foundation. What more could you ask for from a laptop bag?

Do your part and support Mobile Edge in our efforts to raise money to help fight breast cancer. For more information about Susan G. Komen for the Cure, click here.

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Matthew Olivolo January 26th, 2009

ScanFast Onyx Checkpoint Friendly Briefcase Review

By: Allison J, NotebookReview.com Editor

Lookout ladies, Mobile Edge introduced a line of stylish laptop bags for the fashion-conscious woman on the go. With a TSA approved design and a wireless security shield compartment, it’s a little black bag with a couple of tricks up its sleeves.

So what makes the ScanFast Onyx Checkpoint Friendly Briefcase appealing to the feminine sensibility? The “Mobile Edge for Her” tag on the main compartment, for starters. It’s also accented with black faux-leather on the front compartment and shoulder straps and includes a removable accessories pouch. It’s a simple but polished look for a style-conscious woman.

Two large compartments make up the bulk of the bag. Because this is a TSA checkpoint friendly bag, one of these is designated as the laptop compartment, and the whole bag unzips in the butterfly style to provide security with an unobstructed view of the computer. Mobile Edge was even kind enough to print the words “Checkpoint Friendly” in large white letters inside the bag … just in case TSA agents aren’t sure whether the bag should be allowed to pass. A smaller compartment on the front has a couple of pockets for pens and other devices.

One of these pockets has what Mobile Edge calls a Wireless Security Shield. It’s designed to protect a cell phone or Bluetooth enabled wireless device from would-be hackers. The catch, however, is that the pocket lining will also block out any incoming calls or messages, creating a little Bermuda Triangle inside your bag. If you’d like to make sure your phone stays silent during a meeting or sporting event, placing it in this pocket will keep it quiet. Again, you won’t receive any calls or messages while it’s there. [Calls go straight to voice mail]

This is a well designed bag; from the solid hardware to the flattened straps that rest on the shoulder comfortably. It even has a trolley strap on the back. On three trips through three different airport security checkpoints, I’ve never been asked to take my laptop out of this bag. Has the day of the TSA friendly bag finally arrived? I hope so.

To read the full review click here.

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Matthew Olivolo September 30th, 2008

Mobile Edge, a proud supporter of Susan G. Komen for the Cure and sponsored the 2008 Orange County Komen Walk for the Cure event in Newport Beach, Sunday, September 28th.  For the third year in a row, Mobile Edge produced the Komen Tote Bags that are given out to 2,000 Breast Cancer Survivors.  This is an honor for the Mobile Edge team to be involved in such a worthy cause.  Komen estimates between 30,000 and 35,000 people attended this year’s event.

Inside the Mobile Edge Tote, Breast Cancer Survivors are given special pink themed products from sponsors exclusively for them celebrating their accomplishment of beating this disease.

“The Breast Cancer Survivors loved the design of this year’s and the fabric of the Mobile Edge totes,” said Stacy Davis, Komen Orange County, Development Associate for Corporate Giving. “Everyone looks forward to the Mobile Edge contribution every year.”

We are proud to sponsor the local Orange County Komen Affiliate every year.  Additionally, we are a sponsor for Komen nationally as well.  We donate 10 percent of the retail sales price of each Komen Laptop Case that we sell.  We make a push all year long to help raise money for to help fight this terrible disease. To date, we have donated more than $250,000.00 and counting!

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Matthew Olivolo March 25th, 2008

That’s right, our Mobile Edge Caring Case Collection of stylish laptop bags appeared on a 10 story electronic billboard in Times Square, the hub of New York City where 2.2 million people pass daily. In a Press Release, Mobile Edge announced their recent donation contribution to Susan G. Komen for the Cure Breast Cancer Foundation, which surpassed $250,000 since the program’s inception. Between the national program and all of the donations made to local Southern California Komen affiliates, we were able to contribute more than a quarter million dollars and counting.

As a proud corporate partner with the Komen Foundation, we are proud to help contribute money to such a worthy cause. This is a curable disease, and it is our goal to help raise enough money for research and awareness as needed. If everyone does their part in supporting this initiative, one day scientists may find a cure and eliminate this horrible disease once and for all.

The special Caring Case Collection is comprised of six pink themed laptop bags all toting the Komen pink ribbon medallion.

Mobile Edge donates 10 percent of the retail sales price of each Komen Laptop bag they sell back to the Foundation. This is our way of giving back to those in need. There is a lot of rhetoric out there of companies claiming to be socially responsible, and this is our way of actually doing just that.

Please help us raise money for such a worthy cause and get a designer laptop bag designed by women, for women, for the benefit of women. We stand behind every laptop case we make. All of our laptop bags come with a Lifetime Warranty, the strongest warranty in the industry!

For more information about the Caring Case Collection, visit our site by clicking here.

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Matthew Olivolo March 11th, 2008

Donations made to Susan G. Komen for the Cure surpass quarter million

Mobile Edge, the industry leader in innovative and stylish laptop computer carrying cases and accessories is proud to announce their ongoing partnership with Susan G. Komen for the Cure in their battle against Breast Cancer. In their fourth year as a proud corporate partner, Mobile Edge donates 10 percent of the retail sales price of each Komen laptop bag they sell back to the Foundation. Since the inception of their ‘Caring Case Collection’ Program, Mobile Edge has donated more than $250,000.00 to the Komen Foundation and counting.

The special Caring Case Collection is comprised of five pink themed laptop bags all toting the Komen pink ribbon medallion. From the Komen Paris Backpack, to the Pink Milano or the Pink Suede Tote, to the classic Komen Ultra Tote or the new Komen Geneva Tote, the Caring Case Collection offers stylish choices for women, while raising money for a great cause. This Collection not only looks stylish, but also gives each person who buys a Komen case a great feeling of social responsibility.

“We greatly admire the Komen Foundation for its incredible efforts in the ongoing fight against breast cancer and strongly believe that supporting the advancement of research will one day eliminate this devastating disease,” said G. David Cartwright, President and CEO of Mobile Edge. “We are aware that this is a very important issue for our customers and are thrilled about continuing our partnership with the Foundation and supporting such a worthy cause.”

Susan G. Komen for the Cure’s promise is to save lives and end breast cancer forever by empowering people, ensuring quality care for all, and energizing science to find the cures. For more than 20 years, the Komen Foundation has educated women, promoted research and continues to work to eradicate the disease. With nearly a quarter million new cases of breast cancer expected this year, Mobile Edge recognized the need and urgency to join the alliance to fight breast cancer. The Mobile Edge Caring Case Collection™ was specially designed for women, by women and for the benefit of women.

Mobile Edge continues to expand the carrying case category by offering new, innovative and fresh designs that fuse fashion trends with form and function, creating a brand that makes a statement about today’s business and lifestyle consumers.

For more information about the Mobile Edge Caring Case Collection, visit them online by clicking here.

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Jason Gerdon December 10th, 2007

By Sarah Meyer of NotebookReview.com

The Holidays are thought of as a time for charitable giving. So wouldn’t it be great to get a gift for a loved one or friend and at the same time give to a worthy cause?
Well, buying a bag from Mobile Edge’s Caring Case Collection might be the answer. Every time you buy a case from this collection, Mobile Edge give 10 percent of the sale price to one of two charities. I decided to check out a backpack from the Komen Collection, the Komen Paris. Can this backpack actually work well and do good at the same time?

The Komen Paris Backpack Specifications:

• Proceeds to benefit Susan G. Komen for the Cure
• Exterior Dimensions: 12.5″ W x 16″ L x 6″ D
• Compartment Dimensions: 11.2″ W x 13.2″ L x 1.9″ D
• Weight: 3.5 lbs.
• Black Microfiber and Faux Leather
• Ergonomic Cool-Mesh ventilated back panel
• The SafetyCell computer protection compartment
• Removable accessories/cosmetics pouch
• Lifetime warranty

Design and Aesthetics
The Komen Paris is a part of the special edition Komen Collection which features Mobile Edge For Her Bags in the trademark breast cancer pink and include a metal breast cancer ribbon keychain. However, Mobile Edge does sell the regular Paris backpack in other colors and fabrics.The outside of the Komen Paris is stylish in a mix of black and pink with silver buckles and hardware. The bag is a made of a black microfiber except for the front faux leather flap that covers the compartment zippers. Not to worry, the faux leather is not made of that ugly fake leather, “pleather.” I even had people ask me if the faux leather was real. Running down the middle of the bag is a solid pink stripe with a silver buckle in the middle that secures the faux leather flap. There is also pink stitching around the outer edge and on all the zipper pulls.

Underneath the faux leather flap there are two large zippered compartments and a smaller, mesh zippered pocket. The mesh pocket is perfect for small items that you want to be able to reach easily. I kept my cell phone, iPod and a small billfold in this pocket.
The first zippered compartment has six pockets inside of it. Mobile Edge refers to this section on their website as a “workstation.” Two of the pockets are zippered mesh pockets similar to the previous mesh pocket only smaller. These pockets would be perfect for keys, pens/pencils, a flash drive, post-it notes, and other small office supplies.
The other three pockets in the workstation are closed with Velcro straps. The top two are smaller; perfect for a cell phone, PDA, video iPod, etc (I kept two wireless mice I reviewed in these pockets). The third Velcro pocket could be used for small accessories like a mouse, USB extension cords, a mini hub, or a cell phone charger. The last pocket is just a large open pocket. Slip a notepad in, or store a power cord in this pocket. The second zippered compartment is perfect for storing textbooks or spiral notebooks. I kept my purse, gloves and my organizer in this pocket. This pocket also has a key fob with the accessories/cosmetics pouch attached. The pouch isn’t huge and it’s made of cheap fabric but it would be perfect for makeup.

Click HERE to read Sarah’s entire review of the Komen Paris Backpack on NotebookReview.com

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Jason Gerdon December 10th, 2007

Doug Aamoth over at CrunchGear just wrapped up a review of the Mobile Edge Komen Milano as part of the CG Holiday 2007 Recommendations. Here is a little of what he had to say about the Komen Milano:

Looking for that special gift for the lady in your life? Or maybe you’re ready to tell the lady in your life that you’ve been following (but doesn’t know you exist) how much she means to you. Or maybe you really like pink and you want to give a little to a worthy cause.
Whatever the case, consider the Komen Milano from Mobile Edge. It’s made of faux pink crocodile and 10% of the $129.99 purchase price will go to Susan G. Komen for the Cure, a breast cancer charity.

To check out more of the Mobile Edge Komen Milano review click HERE

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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

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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 SafetyCell^TMComputer 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.

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