Ingram Micro’s house brand, known as V7, now has a complete line of carrying cases manufactured by Targus. The lineup includes laptop computer carrying cases, two backpacks, a messenger bag, and a slip case. Here’s what you need to know about each of the new products:

Deluxe Top Loader Carrying Case:

• Dedicated padded notebook section designed to fit up to 15.6” widescreen laptops
• Includes a separate zippered file section with two internal padded accessory pockets. Two front pockets for quick and easy access to business cards, pens, keys or other accessories.
• Ergonomic padded shoulder strap
• Includes two overlapping handles for easy carrying convenience.
• Multiple pockets for storage of accessories.
• Made of durable 420 denier nylon with 1680 denier polyester accents.
• MSRP of $49.99

Carry Case V7 Professional:

• Supports notebooks up to 15.4 inches
• Top loader design
• Notebook strongbox made of durable HDF padding
• Separate two-part document compartment
• Padded shoulder strap
• Trolley fastening strap

Urban Backpack Carrying Case:

• Fits up to 15.6 inch widescreen laptops
• Two front pockets and two side pockets
• Dual padded shoulder straps
• Key clip, three pen loops, two accessory pockets and as sleeve for files
• Made of durable 420 denier nylon with 1680 polyester accents
• MSRP of $59.99

Urban Slim Backpack Carrying Case:

• Dedicated padded notebook section that is designed to fit up to 15.6” widescreen laptops
• Includes a separate zippered pocket to hold books and paperwork. Two front pockets for quick and easy access to keys, a wallet or other accessories.
• Dual padded shoulder straps. Includes a padded handle for added carrying convenience.
• Multiple pockets for storage of accessories including two mesh pockets on the sides of the backpack to hold water bottles.
• Made of durable 420 denier nylon with 1680 denier polyester accents.
• MSRP of $39.99

Metro Messenger Carrying Case:

• Dedicated padded notebook section that is designed to fit up to 15.6” widescreen laptops
• Includes additional storage space in the main compartment for books and paperwork. Two front pockets for quick and easy access to accessories. Specific key clip, 2 pen loops and a cell phone pocket are included.
• Ergonomic padded shoulder strap. Includes a handle for easy carrying convenience.
• Two exterior mesh pockets for carrying water bottles or quick access to other accessories.
• Made of durable 420 denier nylon with 1680 denier polyester accents.
• MSRP of $34.99

Smart Slip Case:

• Dedicated padded notebook section that is designed to fit up to 15.6” widescreen laptops
• Front zippered pocket for power adapter or other accessory storage.
• Includes two overlapping handles for easy carrying convenience.
• Made of durable 420 denier nylon with 1680 denier polyester accents.
• MSRP of $24.99

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If you’ve ever flown with a laptop before, you know what a pain it is to have to go through airport security. There you are, standing in line with all of your carry-on luggage, and then you’re forced to take out your notebook simply because airport security needs a clear view of your notebook. Well, Targus has a new laptop case designed to specifically address this problem. It’s called the Targus Zip-Thru 15.4 inch Corporate Traveler Laptop Case and it’s the first in Targus’ line of checkpoint-friendly laptop cases. The concept is easy enough – the Zip-Thru has a patent-pending design which splits the case down the middle – isolating the notebook/laptop on one side which provides clearance for x-ray scanning. What this ultimately means is – no more removing the notebook during airport security checkpoints! (at least ideally!)

Other features of the Zip-Thru include:

• Designed for 15.4 inch widescreen laptops
• SafePort Air Cushion System – helps prevent laptop damage if the bag is dropped or bumped
• Business card holder, three pen loops, key clip, multiple accessory compartments, and dedicated file section for documents
• Includes padded ergonomic shoulder strap with non-slip coating
• Measures 16.93 x 6.5 x 13.98 inches and weighs 3.74 lbs

The Zip-Thru case is available in black and made of durable ballistic 1680 denier nylon. The suggested price is $99.99.

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Dell is taking a page out of Apple’s business model by introducing a new line of bags and accessories dubbed “Designed for Dell”. These are products designed by third party manufacturers that complement the latest Dell PCs such as the Studio laptops that were recently introduced. This is Dell’s attempt to create an industry similar to what we’ve seen with Apple’s iPod/iPhone product line – third party products that accentuate the capabilities of the main product. In this case, we’ve got the new Dell Studio notebook which is just begging for matching case designs, cool looking speakers, hard drives for more storage space, and funky mice. Current manufacturers participating in the Designed for Dell program include:

• Belkin: Backpacks and messenger cases
• Built: Computer sleeves, cargo bags and portfolios
• Creative Labs: Headphones and speakers
• Iomega: Portable hard drives
• Logitech: Mice
• Swiss Gear: Backpacks
• Targus: Messenger cases and accessories bundles

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It might be June but it’s nearly time for back-to-school product announcements. Case in point, Target announced their new fall lineup of Back-to-School laptop bags today consisting of the Grove Laptop Cases, the Velos Messenger, and the Incognito line of carrying cases.  Here’s what you need to know:

Grove Laptop Cases:

Grove Sling:

Grove Convertible Messenger:

Grove Messenger:

Grove Topload:

• Composed of PVC-free material, recyclable plastics, and nickel-free metal
• Available in four styles – convertible backpack/messenger, sling, topload, and messenger
• includes storage compartments, a business card holder, key clip and pen loops
• Convertible Backpack/Messenger features backpack straps
• Sling, Topload, and Messenger bags feature MP3 pocket with headphone pass-through
• Grove Messenger and Topload feature hidden water bottle holder and back slip pocket with trolley pass-through
• Sling offers side mesh bottle holder
• Grove Convertible measures 12.6″ x 5.51″ x 16.14″, weighs 2.86 lbs and has an MSRP of $79.99
• Grove Sling measures 13.58″ x 6.1″ x 16.54″, weighs 2.29 lbs and has an MSRP of $59.99
• Grove Topload measures 14.96″ x 5.51″ x 12.6″, weighs 2.29 lbs and has an MSRP of $59.99
• Grove Messenger measures 14.37″ x 4.53″ x 13.39″, weighs 2.64 lbs and has an MSRP of $49.99

Velos Messenger:

• Available in three colors with interchangeable color straps – chocolate case with chocolate and aqua straps; charcoal case with black and lime green straps; and wheat case with mushroom and orange straps
• Dual cushioned laptop compartment
• Three front pockets
• One rear slip pocket for notebooks or papers
• Zippered accessories pocket
• Adjustable shoulder strap and retractable handle
• Measures 14.57″ x 3.54″ x 12.01″ and weighs 3.17 lbs
• MSRP of $69.99

The Incognito Line is made up of Incognito Backpacks, Incognito Messenger, and the Incognito Vertical Slipcase.

Incognito Backpack:

• Large padded main pocket for laptop
• Plenty of room for other items like books, binders and notebooks
• Custom MP3 player pocket with line-out for headphones
• Easily accessible front pocket workstation featuring card holders, cell phone pocket and pen loops
• Padded shoulder straps
• Back panel and carrying handle
• Available in three colors – pink, olive, and black
• Measures 12.99″ x 5.39″ x 16.45″ and weighs 1.97 lbs
• MSRP of $39.99

Incognito Messenger:

• Two color schemes – grey with pink accents and black with olive accents
• Secure padded compartment and water-resistant bottom panel
• Front pocket workstation equipped with ID holder, pen loops, and pockets for accessories etc
• Adjustable padded shoulder strap and carrying handle
• Measures 14.57″ x 5.51″ x 12.8″ and weighs 1.58 lbs
• MSRP of $39.99

Incognito Vertical Slipcase:

• Slim slipcase vertical design with extra back slip pocket
• Adjustable shoulder strap and carrying handle
• Available in four colors – black, light gray, olive green, and charcoal
• Measures 14.76″ x 2.36″ x 12.6″ and weighs 1.5 lbs
• MSRP of $29.99

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