Targus Introduces Urban Case Series for Young Professionals

November. 8, 2005 -- Targus, Inc. today launched the Urban series of laptop cases with an edgier look and feel, aimed towards young professionals. The four styles in the Urban collection include the Urban Messenger, Urban Topload, Urban Backpack and Urban Travel Roller. Targus has coupled brighter colors with an urban-like design to offer young professionals an alternative to the traditional, uniform notebook cases.

"The Urban collection's edgier appeal offers a unique and stylish alternative in the marketplace for young professionals carrying notebooks," said Steven Robert, Targus general manager. "We created a more trendy and fashionable line of cases to appeal to the young professional's desire for design and functionality, featuring vibrant colors and personalized pockets that carry a notebook and all essential mobile accessories."

Targus personalized the Urban collection to include pockets to accommodate the accessories and consumer electronics products typically carried in a young professional's notebook case, such as an iPod, six-slot CD/DVD holder, removable accessory pouch, and key holder. The custom iPod/MP3 pocket includes a headphone port for added convenience.

All four styles feature fashionable silhouettes, designed with padded interior compartments lined with a soft, scratch-resistant fabric to protect notebooks with up to 15.4-inch screen sizes. The cases are made from quality nylon with rugged, weather-resistant bottoms, and are lightweight.

Urban Messenger (#TSM005US)
The Urban Messenger is top loading for easy access to the notebook compartment and includes a removable padded slipcase and file section, as well as pen/pencil holders, ID holder, key clip, headphone port, six-slot CD/DVD sleeve and removable accessory pouch. The ergonomically designed handles and padded, slip-resistant shoulder strap allow maximum comfort and versatility. External dimensions are 16.5" x 4.25" x 12.25" and the weight is 3.31 lbs. MSRP is $59.99.

Urban Topload (#TST004US)
Organization is made easy with a padded notebook compartment, separate file sections, ID holder, pen/pencil holders, key clip, headphone port, six-slot CD/DVD sleeve and removable accessory pouch. Designed to enhance the safety of digital devices, this case also includes an easy-access compartment for an iPod or MP3 Player. The Urban Topload can attach to luggage with a pass-through trolley sleeve for added convenience while traveling External dimensions are 16.5" x 4.25" x 12.25" and the weight is 3.31 lbs. MSRP is $69.99.

Urban Backpack (#TSB013US)
Functional, fashionable and fun, the Urban Backpack is ideal for busy young professionals with many electronic accessories. Equipped with dual side pockets for carrying an iPod or MP3 Player and a mobile phone, the Urban Backpack also offers internal mesh pockets for notebook cables and accessories. The ergonomically designed shoulder strap and chest straps ensure maximum comfort while on the go. External dimensions are 15.75" x 8.5" x 17.75" and the weight is 3.31 lbs. MSRP is $69.99.

Urban Travel Roller (#TSR001US)
The Targus Urban Travel Roller is an all-in-one travel case, designed with a separate, padded easy-access notebook compartment in the storage area to provide the ultimate in protection. A spacious inner compartment easily accommodates clothing and overnight personal items. Front zippered pockets feature custom compartments for accessories such as a mobile phone, ID, files and electronic devices. The Urban Travel Roller's lightweight design makes traveling easier with a telescoping handle and in-line skate wheels that deliver smooth performance. External dimensions are 16" x 8.26" x 19.5" and the weight is 8.82 lbs. MSRP is $119.99.

Each case in the Urban collection includes a lifetime-limited warranty.

More information is available at www.targus.com.

SOURCE Targus