New Laptop or Tablet? Skooba Design has a Great Way to Carry It!

Posted on 21 October 2011 by Dan Cohen

Skooba Design makes some amazing bags and gear accessories. They are all well-built and amazingly functional. In fact, once you start using one, you quickly realize that Skooba's bags were designed by people who actually carry and USE mobile devices. This level of thought and functionality is seen in pretty much every aspect of the bags including the location of pockets, the size and the placement of zippered areas.

The company sent us word that their new fall lineup of laptop and tablet cases is on the way and they look great. The new V.3 Collection includes two laptop bags, an iPad/tablet messenger, and a new version of Skooba’s Superbungee shoulder strap. At the same time they have introduced Skooba Skin Neos, neoprene skins for laptops and tablets that feature Skooba's patented skin-to-tote convertible design. As the company puts it

In keeping with that tradition, one of the notable details of the V.3 Collection is that all of the compartments in the main accessory organizer are fully padded. According to Skooba's Lorri Diggory, "it used to be that accessory pockets were just for pens, business cards and cords, and most bags are still made that way. But now these products hold cameras, audio, portable hard drives and other expensive gear. They are in many ways just as important as the laptop compartment, and we thought the design should recognize that."

All of the new products look great, but the one that really caught my eye is the V.3 iPad/Tablet Messenger. The V.3 iPad/Tablet messenger is

a slim, compact, courier-style bag that holds any tablet, netbook or e-reader in a dedicated, padded compartment. 16 other pockets and compartments hold accessories and office/travel necessities. Some of the many other features include hideaway water bottle caddy, quick-access top zipper, and a unique, "Revolution" magnetic front flap closure that locks shut on contact and opens with a quick twist. The Messenger weighs a scant 25 ounces—no more than the iPad with Smart Cover weighs alone.

You can check out all of Skooba's offerings and the various prices on the new bags at the Skooba Design website.

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