CES, Las Vegas, – Mobile Edge, the industry leader in innovative and stylish laptop carrying cases and travel accessories has introduced two new Ultrabook/Tablet Backpacks under the Sumo brand.  These new backpacks are designed to accommodate laptops up to a 15”MacBook Pro in a tailored padded pocket plus a separate fleece-lined pocket specifically for iPads or other computer tablets.
Designed for smaller profile laptops (Ultrabooks) and an iPad, the stylish Sumo Combo Backpacks are built to suit the current evolution in computing hardware. The lightweight (only 1.7 lbs) design features lots of storage space for everyday items, front and side pockets for quick access items and a unique draw-string opening with a secure flap to ensure user convenience.  A convenient front zippered pocket makes storing a phone or other gadgets quick and easy. The adjustable padded shoulder straps and ergonomically padded back panel make carrying your gear comfortable.
“Based on user feedback and the recent explosion in tablet sales, our design team created a stylish backpack that is ideally suited for today’s active women,” said G. David Cartwright, President & CEO, Mobile Edge. “Combining protection for a Tablet and an Ultrabook, our new Sumo Combo Backpack reflects the changing environment in mobile computing.”
The Sumo Combo Backpack Collection comes in two colors, Red and Black with Pink stitching.  Both carry an SRP of $79.99 and are backed by the Mobile Edge Lifetime Warranty.
Mobile Edge and Sumo continue 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.

The days of old boring laptop bags are over. The Design Team at Mobile Edge and their Sumo Cases are not only made with the finest materials but is also classic chic appealing to all audiences.

Natty from Visalia loves her stylish Sumo Laptop Purse, made specifically for her 15” MacBook Pro.

“I really, really love the purse,” exclaimed Natty. “The little pockets inside are perfect fit for my power adapter and the mouse. I cannot be happier with my Sumo purse, and when I have a chance I’m planning on purchasing the 13-inch purse as well.”

Thank you Natty for taking the time to send in a photo of you and your Sumo Laptop Purse. We hope you like the Mobile Edge Water Tumbler we sent as your FREE gift.

The Sumo Laptop Purse comes in two sizes and colors designed for the 13” MacBook Pro or the new 15” MacBook Pro design.

Mobile Edge is proud to work with University Computer Bookstores across the country selling our stylish laptop cases.

For many Universities, it is mandatory that students have a laptop in order to even enroll in school. Therefore, protecting their computer is essential.

Sales Associate Brittany Davidson, from the University of Tennessee helps sell Mobile Edge laptop cases to students and to faculty. She understands that protecting your laptop is important, and with the right laptop case you can look great doing so.

Brittany now is the proud owner of the stylish ScanFast Element Briefcase, as pictured above. She can now travel through airport security checkpoints and leave her laptop inside her bag. The TSA friendly design is ideal for traveling.

You can find an assortment of Mobile Edge products in her store. For more information about the University of Tennessee Bookstore click here.

The Mobile Edge team uses the super durable Softball Bag and proudly displays them along the fence line and in the dugout. The attachment clips are strong and easy to clamp onto any chain link fence.

As pictured to the right, Todd Singelyn (left) is sporting his Mobile Edge Backpack all packed out with bats, a glove, cleats, batting gloves and gum. On the right, Ken McCarty can’t help but smile after a winning game.

Check out the stylish and comfortable Mobile Edge Softball Backpack, made for softball players by softball players. Click here for more information.

I really hate flying. I’ve never been a big fan. I hate the high prices, the long lines, the rules, the regulations, the baggage fees, what you can carry on and what you can’t carry on. Honestly, I wonder if it isn’t just easier to drive.

But since sometimes driving is out of the question, I either have to fly or take the train and either way, I have to go through TSA checkpoints.

Let me make something clear: I don’t try to sneak stuff on planes that I’m not supposed to have. I obey the rules. That doesn’t mean I like the shakedown at the checkpoints.

When I first found out about Checkpoint Friendly laptop bags, I was more than just interested. Finally, a company is doing something to alleviate some of the misery at TSA check ins.

Mobile Edge has taken this a couple of steps further. The Anaheim, California based company, mindful of the needs of the traveler has designed a series of bags; ScanFast 2.0, that allows faster check through. The ScanFast 2.0 is designed so that the lap top need not be taken out of the bag while going through the X-ray machine. The bag zips open like a clamshell and lays flat so that the laptop in the sleeve is displayed and need not be taken out of the bag, run through and then packed back up causing delays and hold ups.

Mobile Edge doesn’t stop there. They have actually designed a bag with the computer user and the environment and the economy in mind.

Going Green:
Mobile Edge didn’t stop at just the computer user. They went after the computer user who is concerned about the environment as well. Utilizing a polymeric material called Sorona®, this material is partially made from corn. That’s right…corn. Other bags use nylon or polyester but Mobile Edge, in conjunction with DuPont™, has incorporated corn into the main material of their products thereby reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 63% over those petroleum based products. Did I mention it’s also stain resistant? Did I mention the solid construction and sturdy zippers?

To read the full review click here.

It’s Back-to-School Season and time for great deals. Mobile Edge is offering 20% off all Mobile Edge products designed to help keep you and your family mobile and organized.

Start the new school year off right with a durable and stylish laptop backpack or briefcase. Choose from more than 350 different styles and colors, from iPad sleeves to business briefcases, Mobile Edge offers what you need.

This is a limited opportunity to save 20% on all items so don’t wait. Offer expires on Sept 15th, 2011. Take the pressure off of yourself by shopping online and saving time and money. Enter in Coupon Code BTS20 and receive an instant 20% savings.

A staple in your laptop’s wardrobe

By Kate Trgovac, Fashion Blogger
My closet is full of work clothes, but I can only classify one outfit as “the perfect work suit”. My perfect work suit fits me like a glove. It looks good standing up for a presentation – it looks good sitting down for an interview. I can trust it to carry me through the day with confidence and it always adds a little spring in my step. The Sumo Professional Laptop Briefcase from Mobile Edge, with its funky look, sturdy construction, and superior laptop cosseting capabilities makes it the perfect briefcase counterpart to my perfect work suit. This bag is great for client meetings in the city or when I travel out of town on business. Actually, it’s perfect to take with me on vacation too – it’s for any occasion when I need my laptop (and why be coy? That’s pretty much every occasion.)

The Sumo professional briefcase has a front zippered compartment for quick, easy access. There are accessory pockets, space for my business cards and keys, and when I take this bag with me to the airport, I can stow my passport and boarding pass in there.

Unzipping the main compartment of the bag reveals two storage areas sandwiched on either side of a laptop sleeve. The large front storage compartment is, like my perfect work suit, made to complement accessories. There are storage pockets for my electronic doo-dads, including a pocket that is lined with soft fabric. I put my iPhone there to keep it scratch-free.

There’s also plenty of room for my A/C adapter and various cords. The cushioned, corduroy laptop sleeve is positioned in the middle of the bag, acting as a divider between front and back storage sections. My 15″ MacBook Pro fits perfectly. The manufacturer states that it will fit a PC laptop up to 11″ x 16″ x 2″, and this is realistic. When packed up, the center-positioned sleeve made the bag extremely comfortable to wear. Rather than a rigid laptop against my hip, the storage area next to my body had a more give and the bag felt more balanced.

To read the full review click here.

By Anna Attkisson, LAPTOP Managing Editor

From backpacks to tote bags, laptop carriers come in all shapes, sizes, styles, and materials. We’ve narrowed the field to these top picks, so you’re sure to find the right fit to protect your student’s tech.

For the gamer on the go, this 11-inch black sleeve is a perfect fit for the portable Alienware M11x notebook; it even sports the signature alien head on the front.

Made of soft yet durable neoprene, this waterproof case features an external pocket to carry an AC adapter, files, and other accessories, but it’s slim enough to easily slide into a larger bag.

As a bonus, this sleeve comes with a lifetime warranty.