Hey Canada – you can purchase G-Tech “Smart Fabric” Backpacks at leading Canadian retail outlets such as Future Shop, Best Buy, and CompuSmart. G-Tech Backpacks utilize the latest in smart fabric technology from ElekTex to allow users to wirelessly control their consumer electronics (such as iPods, MP3 players, and mobile phones) while they’re stored in the backpack.

G-Tech offers a broad range of bags that are targeted to different audiences depending on their gadget needs. Targeting Canada makes a great deal of sense since consumers will want to place these devices inside bags – especially when the weather gets worse during the winter months. These bags give the user the ability to control the gadgets without having to open up the bag – just awesome if you ask us.

I’m waiting for my favorite messenger bag company to utilize some of these smart fabrics!

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G-Tech ”Smart Fabric” Backpacks with Wireless Music Control Now Available at Major Retail Outlets in Canada

Company Announces Distribution Agreement with Erikson Consumer

LOS ANGELES –(Business Wire)– Oct. 10, 2006 In tune with the growing expectation for consumers to have access to their digital content wherever they are, G-Tech (http://www.g-techworld.com) today announced that its highly popular line of “smart fabric” G-Tech Backpacks is now available at leading Canadian retail outlets including Future Shop, Best Buy, and CompuSmart. G-Tech Backpacks let people wirelessly control their music while their electronic device, such as an iPod, stays protected. The placement results from a new distribution agreement that G-Tech forged with distributor Erikson Consumer, based in Baie D’Urfe QC.

G-Tech merges revolutionary technology with fierce, functional design, creating a unique range of bags to keep consumers “connected.” Utilizing ElekTex smart fabric controls, G-Tech bags allow people to place a cell phone, Apple iPod or MP3 player inside then control the mobile devices from the strap or flap of the bag.

Portable entertainment devices have become a sought-after item among the Gen X crowd and others. More than half (54 percent) of online adults plan to buy a portable entertainment device over the next year (Consumer Electronics Association, June 2006). Currently, one in three (54.1 million) online adults owns a portable digital media device.

“Consumers are clamouring for portable entertainment devices and wearable technology that’s actually fashionable is the logical next step,” said Mark Treger, vice president, Sales and Marketing, G-Tech. “Through Erikson and these new Canadian retailer relationships, G-Tech will be working to keep pace with the Canadian demand for must-have gadgets that are wearable, functional and in style.”

“Wearable electronics are all the rage so we expect to see G-Tech Backpacks take off throughout Canada,” said Todd Taylor of Erikson Consumer. “Having major retailers on board to offer their customers the G-Tech product definitely demonstrates their belief in this growing segment.”

Available now, the G-Tech Backpacks are priced from $59.99 – $149.99 cdn. For more information contact Erikson Consumer at info@eriksonconsumer.com or visit http://www.g-techworld.com.

About Erikson Consumer

Erikson Consumer, the consumer electronics division of Jam Industries, is Canada’s largest independent distributor of home audio, mobile/car components and multimedia products. The head office, located in a suburb of Montreal called Baie D’Urfe, is a state of the art facility with a 200,000 square foot distribution centre and services the Maritimes, Quebec and Ontario while their office/warehouse complex in Vancouver efficiently services the western provinces. The head office is equipped with advanced printing equipment that allows the marketing team to design and produce various sales tools such as full color brochures and canvas banners to aid and support their customers merchandising plans. Visit http://www.eriksonconsumer.com or call 1-800-567-3275.

About G-Tech by Goodhope Bags

With more than 20 years of manufacturing and sourcing countless products around the globe, Goodhope puts the world in your hands. The company is committed to supplying customers with competitively priced products and the very best in customer service. Goodhope’s innovative products, created with an emphasis on quality, style and function give customers a competitive edge in the market from design to delivery. For more information, visit http://www.g-techworld.com.

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