Sony Vaio FW Graphic Splash Editions are Powerful & Pretty

Sony’s new Vaio FW series has just come out and it is already getting positive reviews, but we’re especially excited about is its Graphic Splash designs. There are currently three limited-edition Graphic Splash designs that you can choose from - including Kaleidoscope, Sound Waves and Colorful. Pricing begins at $899, with the Graphic Splash designs included. The FW series features a 16.4″ widescreen display yet manages to weigh under 7lbs. It’s also got a Core 2 Duo processor, HDMI output, and optional configurations such as Blu-ray and an ATI 512MB video card.

Ice Red’s Sirocco Laptop Bag Review

At first glance, the Sirocco laptop bag seems like a big and boxy tote bag. But sometimes big and boxy is just what you need and you didn’t even know it. It easily fits my 13″ inch MacBook with ease and room to spare. It can hold up laptops up to 15.4″ inches. The exterior is made out of a crinkly nylon material that reminds me of a ripstop material. It makes cleanup a cinch if you’re a klutz like me, should you accidentally spill something. The bag is lined with a nylon interior all around.

If you’ve read my past reviews, you’d know how much I love pockets; the more the better. I like everything organized so my items are easily accessible. I hate digging around trying to find something at the bottom. The front pocket has multiple compartments for your ID, cellphone, ipod, pens, etc. The pocket behind it is large enough to fit magazines. On the inside, a lined and padded divider splits the bag in two. I put my laptop in one compartment, and the power cord and accessories in the other. On the backside, there is another large pocket. Should you need more space, there is a side zipper that expands the main compartment by 2″.

The zippers and zipper pulls are a bit plastic-y looking, and thick at about 1/4″ wide. After first I wasn’t terribly fond of the chunky look, but then I realized that it would be unlikely to snag nor break. What I love best about the bag is comfort factor. I hardly carry my laptop with the handles. I seriously love the adjustable shoulder strap. It’s padded with a wide rubber material and makes such a huge difference. The shoulder strap is also long enough so I can carry it like a messenger bag across the chest. Everything is so roomy that you could hold a ton of stuff and it wouldn’t even give you shoulder strain like other bags. It makes for a perfect book bag actually.

While the bag’s main demographic is geared towards women, the bag has an unisex utilitarian and rugged look. The gray with the orange interior is shown. The color combination lends itself to an urban look and feel. It’s also available in blue, red, and black. You may purchase the Siroco at Ice Red for $69.95.

Pros: Spacious. Has lots of pockets and doesn’t even look like a laptop bag.

Cons: The bag is a bit large for my small frame. The padding is decent, but could be better.

Dimensions:
17″ L x 13″ H x 4″ D
Laptop Compartment: 16″ L x 11″ H x 2″ D

Sony Vaio Z90 with Custom Floral Etchings

The new Sony Vaio Z series is so slick, it will even make some Mac users have a wandering eye. Weighing less than 3.5lbs with a Blu-ray drive, Core 2 Duo processor, and 13.1 inch display with a 1600×900 resolution - it’s one ultra-portable laptop that knows how to pack a punch and look good at the same time. But what we’re especially excited about is that Dynamism is offering the Z90 with custom etchings on its carbon case. You can choose from Botanical Garden, Gothic Arabesque, or Line Forest. The etchings adds a level of style to the laptop that makes it look like a million bucks. Pricing begins at $1999.

http://www.dynamism.com/#Product=sonyvaio_z90

Vivienne Tam Digital Clutch Notebook and HP Elitebook 2530p Up Close and Personal

Last week we were drooling over the Vivienne Tam Digital Clutch Notebook that we just couldn’t wait to get our hands on! Well we didn’t have to wait too long. We had our chance to get up close and slightly personal with it last night. The pictures don’t do it justice and it really is even more beautiful in person. The peony design is striking but Vivienne is still putting the final touches on the keyboard, that we were not allowed to see. Its anticipated release will coincide with the Chinese New Year in January ‘09 and it will be affordable according to HP. We can’t wait! [Read more]

Vivienne Tam and HP Team up for the Digital Clutch Fashion Laptop

Fashion week is mostly known for its high end fashion and celebrity sightings. You never see anything remotely gadgety on the runway except for the disco balls or strobe lights for the shows. Well HP and Vivenne Tam decided to do something a bit out of the box and introduce the Vivienne Tam designed Digital Clutch Laptop. The special edition laptop represents the first time a major high end designer and computer company joined forces to not only present a notebook that is stylish but also super portable - in addition to premiering during fashion week in Bryant Park. Tam has worked with HP to design the packaging as well as the accessories to accompany the laptop.

“The top of the notebook is gleaming red and bursting with peony flowers. The peony design is meticulously carried inside the notebook, under the keypad. The notebook also features a complementary embroidered storage sleeve that helps keep the exterior protected while being carried as a clutch.” The laptop also features a extra special enter key that bears the Chinese symbol for double happiness.

The Asian themed design is exquisite and will certainly make an impression. As we wait for this little bit of heaven to launch next year you can spend some time at another exciting launch from HP today. An exciting and “fully integrated and virtual experience to help fashionistas around the globe find design inspiration on-line” A virtual runway will appear on your screen and you can use the ‘design bot’ to dress up your computer with Vivienne Tam designed wallpaper, screensavers, and icons. So head over to tech-chic to unleash your project runway aspirations.

LeSportsac New Lexie Tech Laptop Bag for Fall 2008

LeSportsac has just released a new line of ultra trendy and colorful bags. One of which is a new Laptop tote or rather ‘tech’ bag. ‘Lexie’ has 2 main compartments, center padded laptop pocket with zipper, 2 interior open pockets and rolled handles. The best part is it is available in 15 different designs and will cost you $120. A bit pricey but aren’t we all a slave to fashion.

LapDesks Designer Laptop Desks with Cup Holders

Laptop desks are practical but generally not the most exciting accessories. However, LapDesks has a whole selection of colorful and even stylish LapDesks in many, many different designs. There is the LapDesks Antiques series, Stripes Series, Designer Series which is made up of designs like Leopard, Camo and Zebra, and finally there is the Splash Series which includes designs like Flower Power and Crazy Daisy. Each of the LapDesks feature a comfy beaded cushion for your lap as well as a built-in cup holder. The LapDesks retail for $26.49.

Nature’s Energy Green Laptop Bags Resemble Plants

When we describe these laptop bags as Green, we dont mean environmentally friendly - we mean Green, like a green thumb. Most of the bags in the Debra Cortese Nature’s Energy collection feature a naturally green design in the form of green shrubbery or flowers with green stems. The bags retail for about $129 and each feature a padded, removable computer sleeve and plenty of pockets for all your other gadgets.

Ice Red’s Shine Laptop Bag Review

Ice Red has proved to be a reliable company for sturdy cute bags such as the sporty chic messenger bag we reviewed last year.  The “Shine” laptop bag is a design anomaly for Ice Red.  It is feminine, glossy, and bright!  In this transition to blunt fashionista bags, they didn’t lose versatility or sturdiness.  In fact, they cleverly incorporated it to their advantage. [Read more]

Marc by Marc Jacobs Jazzy Jane-Slim Sloane Laptop Bag

Just because you like to wear Marc by Marc Jacobs, that doesn’t mean your laptop doesn’t like to also. The Marc by Marc Jacobs ” Jazzy Jane-Slim Sloane” Laptop Bag will hold a 15″ laptop and has interior pockets to hold a cell phone and maybe some cash. The outside of the bag is made of leather and comes in the colors Grape Juice, Metal, and Black. The Jazzy Jane is available at Nordstrom for $288.

Sena Cases Pullino Chic Leather Macbook Air Case

When it comes to the Macbook Air, it seems that companies keep coming out with really nice case designs for it - Probably because it’s thin form factor makes it easier for folks to be creative. Sena Cases Pullino is one such happening case with its reinforced leather edging in two-tone color which is available in black/red, white/red, or red black with a unique easy pull-out strap. The case is made from Italian Napa Leather and inside it’s made up of soft special velvet lining with a light protective layer and shock absorbent padding. The Pullino retails for a whopping $240, but atleast it does look the price.

Lexie Barnes Echo Diablo Laptop Bag Review

Lexie Barnes is back with a new line of boldly feminine laptop bags.  We reviewed the Echo bag last year with great applause and this year’s Echo bag does not disappoint either.  Often times we find laptop bags being slapped into some awkward shade of pink like a tomboy shoved into a Sunday school dress. Lexie’s collections don’t follow suit.  They exude a vibrant flow of style and color, while incorporating utility with ease.

The Echo bags come in 3 different colors- Utopia, Pacifica, and Diablo.  We received the Diablo. Although this name may make you think of fiery red colors, don’t be fooled.  It really should be named Diabla (with the feminine ending), to show its swirly daring scarlet and deep purple designs.  It is bound to get some conversations started when you are out and about.  [Read more]

Belkin’s Energy Collection Backpack Review

Belkin’s new Energy Collection Backpack has been designed in mind for those looking for a lightweight backpack for carrying their laptop that is still tough enough to withstand the riggers of day to day traveling.

Design:
The design of the Backpack is modern but minimalist, which can be said about much of Belkin’s laptop accessories. There is no sacrifice of form over function. While you wouldn’t see this bag coming down the runway, it is styled with a modern and hip look that will appeal to many types - from the metrosexual man to the fashion savvy women looking for a truly comfortable backpack to carry her laptop in. [Read more]

Rainbow Swirl Design Special Edition Toshiba Satellite Laptop

This new Special Edition Toshiba Satellite Laptop is a good buy with all the basics under the hood. The 15.4″ laptop comes with Vista Premium 64-bit preloaded, DVD±RW/CD-RW drive, Labelflash™ disc labeling technology, a 320GB Serial ATA hard drive, and 4GB PC5300 DDR2 SDRAM. In addition this in one laptop you won’t need a Gelaskin for. It comes etched with a lovely rainbow swirl design. Retailing exclusively at Best Buy for $799.99.

Sneak Preview at Cool Upcoming Tech from AMD

AMD has some innovative new products and technologies coming out soon and we got a sneak preview at them. First up is the upcoming Maingear Axcess HD Media Center, which isn’t just your average home entertainment media center PC. The Maingear Axcess HD Media Center is not just made to fit in with your AV equipment - it’s made to consolidate much of your AV equipment as well. The Maingear Axcess HD Media Center features the AMD 780G chipset with ATI Radeon HD 3200 graphics and AMD Phenom multi-core processors. It’s also got all the important ports you’d expect - firewire, eSata, dvi and HDMI for output of up to 1080p on your TV. The PC will come with Axcess HD which is basically software comparable to Windows Media Center but with a whole bunch of neat tricks up its sleeves: like the ability to view multiple videos all at once on a curved 3D wall, the ability to surf the internet while watching a video simultaneously, the capability to record shows directly to its hard drive like a proper DVR, the power to remotely view recordings (a lot like Sling) and finally, the option to have recordings transfer directly to your iPod or other digital media player by connecting it via USB to the Maingear Axcess HD. The Maingear Axcess HD Media Center will be available in August at MainGear. [Read more]

New Classic & Sporty Laptop Totes from Ice Red Bags

Ice Red Bags have two new stylish, albeit very differently designed laptop totes. The aptly named Shine laptop bag is covered in a glossy vinyl cover that has a 60s vibe going for it. It’s available in a choice of black, pink or silver and can accommodate laptops up to 17″ in size. It features external zipper pockets, a magazine pocket, and an organizer for pens, change, a phone and an iPod. The Shine tote retails for $69.95. Their other new laptop bag is the Siroco Urban Laptop Tote bag with a sportier design. The bag features a crinkle-nylon exterior and full lining with high-quality 420D nylon. It can accommodate laptops up to 15.4″ and is available in black, gray, red and blue for $69.95 as well. Like the Shine, it’s packed with plenty of compartments pockets.

Lexie Barnes New Line of Laptop Bags for Summer

Last year we did a review on one of the Lexie Barnes Laptop Bags. It was an extremely functional and light weight bag to lug around your laptop in. It was also very feminine with mostly pastel colors and floral patterns. In August Lexie Barnes will release a slew of more feminine designed offerings. The Cricket, a laptop sleeve, will provide protection for 13″, 15″, and 17″ MacBooks, MacBook Pros, and Widescreen PC’s. The Pixie backpack covered from all angles in a yellow floral pattern is the perfect item to take to the beach as it screams fun and summertime. Finally the Echo is an update to the model we reviewed last year of the same name. This time around it sports a funky reddish and purple design and will support, 13″, 15″, or 17″ screens too. Prices are rather affordable ranging from $30 to $100. If you buy anyone of them you are bound to grab attention and a few ooohs and aaaahs.

Jansport Laptop Sleeves and Messenger Bags Bring Back Memories of H.S.

Like many people my age, they probably remember using Jansport backpacks when going to highschool. It was the bag to have at the time. If you didn’t have a Jansport you were considered lame, nowadays it’s Louis Vuitton. Like many companies these days, Jansport had to diversify their products as well. Backpacks are still quite popular but messenger bags, laptop sleeves etc… are also. So I was very delighted to see  that Jansport has a very nice selection of woman friendly designs for your laptop. The Artist is a limited edition messenger bag styled with a graffiti art and other trendy works that has a padded shoulder strap and can easily fit a 15″ inch laptop in it’s one large compartment. The Vertical Shockshield Sleeve is a little different looking than your typical neoprene sleeve as it comes with a Velcro closure and has a handle to carry it around. There are even rings to attach a shoulder strap. The sleeve will fit a 17″ laptop very comfortably. Last but not least is the Ella Tote, a very female oriented design that will never give away that there is a laptop in your bag. There is a side pocket for a water bottle and will fit a 17″ laptop. With so many to choose from, you won’t know which to buy first. Most of the styles can be found at ebags.com for $34.90

Belkin’s Fall ‘08 Preview

Yesterday we got a preview of some of Belkin’s upcoming products for the end of the summer and Fall. The new goodies ranged from colorful laptop and iPod cases to some functional and well thought out products for your home like the new FlyWire that lets your Plasma TV go wireless. Oh, and if you’re wondering what that mannequin is wearing - it’s a dress made of Belkin accessories. Ok, not for sale, but we like it so much so we might have bought it if it were. [Read more]

Ikea PS Laptop Workstation for Cramped Spaces

For those of us moving in to the big city for the first time whether it is for work or school, you’ll soon find space and cost to be the biggest obstacle when looking for an apartment. Ikea, known for their furniture to be big city apartment friendly, has just come out with the Ikea PS. It’s a wall mounted workstation for your laptop. Just attach this thing to the wall and pull up a stool and you have your laptop securely stowed away in this workstation that resembles a locker. Lift the door down and your laptop is resting nicely on a desk for you to work. There are compartments for you to store things away in as well as wire maintenance for gnarly plugs. I saw this item in person just recently and it was very compact and perfect for those who plan on living with roomies. Atleast when the parties get crazy your computer will be safetly tucked away from site and behind heavy metal. The Ikea PS comes in red or white and costs $59.99

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