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GG2G Foleo laptop sleeve is green and one-of-a-kind

Recently this famous television journalist caught my attention when he said "Aren't the best things in life always custom made?". And drool I did when he was pampered by the best fashion designers, accessory-makers, perfumeries, and even chefs when...

Posted on August 6, 2009 4:46 PM

RedCanper's laptop bag doubles up as vintage slide show

We've highlighted some great laptop bags and we've written recently about the trend to take another look at those old photographic slides from the attic and convert them into JPEGs or trendy-looking lighting. What we've never seen before is...

Posted on June 18, 2009 11:56 AM

Dell's new site, "Della", teaches poor silly girls about computers

Dell have just unveiled a new website for women called Della and what a lot of members of the female sex are wondering is... why? I bought a Dell laptop myself last year and the only things I took...

Posted on May 28, 2009 10:20 AM

Lexie Barnes Bags - Make Your Own Lexie

It's no secret that the editors here at PG love the colorful Lexie Barnes bags, especially the beautiful laptop creations. So we were curious when Lexie decided to write a book, "Sew What! Bags: 18 Pattern-Free Projects You Can...

Posted on February 2, 2009 12:20 PM

New laptop bags by Melissa Beth

I won't be persuaded to part with my Lexie Barnes laptop bag anytime soon, but if I was, I'd definitely take a look at the new designs from Melissa Beth. The North South tote (above) doesn't even look like...

Posted on January 15, 2009 7:52 AM

Holiday Gift Guide: Eco-Green Gifts

There's still time to pick up a few environmentally responsible gifts for the holidays. Even gadget lovers can go eco-green. Polaroid PoGo Portable Printer This is the Polaroid for the digital age. Create high quality photos on the go with...

Posted on December 20, 2008 11:02 AM

Holiday Gift Guide: Best Deals

Peek Have you been considering getting a laptop or Blackberry for your tech-challenged relative because they're out of the loop since the rest of the family communicates via email? You probably have hesitated thinking of the endless tech support that...

Posted on December 18, 2008 4:53 PM

Good looking camera carry-all from Acme Made

We've talked a lot on Popgadget about desirable laptop bags (I even bought one based on a colleague's recommendation, and I couldn't love it more - Lexie Barnes, if you're interested). But you don't hear us talking much about camera...

Posted on October 2, 2008 3:24 PM

Tokidoki mini-laptop

Don't you just hate it when you fall in love with a gadget that's not available in this country? I'm a big fan of tokidoki, as faithful readers already know, and love my beautiful handbag, jewelry, belt buckle, and...

Posted on August 21, 2008 8:21 AM

Spray to make gizmos completely waterproof

The death of my very first and favorite PDA (Personal Digital Assistant, as they were called during those days) came quite suddenly. I remember coming back from work one evening and being completely shocked to find the PDA dripping...

Posted on August 5, 2008 11:31 AM

Summer essentials - for your electronics

You packed the sunscreen and a trashy beach read, and are now looking in dismay at your tangle of electronics. Here are a few handy devices designed for travel to lighten your load. The ComboSaver, an easy-to-use combination lock...

Posted on July 21, 2008 3:41 PM

On the way: Laptop bags that get through airport security

They've been rumored for a while, but it appears that they will actually be in existence in a couple of months: laptop bags that can get through airport security while your precious laptop remains snug within. If you carry...

Posted on July 2, 2008 10:33 AM

Bio Infectious laptop sleeves

If the idea behind this bag design is to deter thieves, I think they've done a pretty good job. Whether you want to walk around looking like radioactive waste is up to you. That would be neoprene radioactive waste...

Posted on June 16, 2008 10:20 AM

Love the Lucy Bag -- laptop bags

When I carry this bag I feel like a PowerPuff Girl - all soft, pink and feminine, but secretly kicking villain butt. Bubbles would carry the Lucy bag, in cheery pink with white piping and a large, white heart...

Posted on June 15, 2008 5:08 PM

Gimmicky backup: memory + free subscription

I back my data up as though it were a religion and I a zealot. Yet, I still haven’t learned how to keep myself from making really really dumb mistakes (e.g. washing my laptop bag with my memory stick...

Posted on April 23, 2008 10:45 AM

One-stop shopping for laptop bags at Career Bags - and contest

If our recent Laptop bag bonanza - Part 1, Part 2 and Part 3 - has left you dizzy with choices, here's a suggestion: check out Career Bags. With the exception of the Zegari, they sell all the bags...

Posted on April 16, 2008 1:00 PM

Yes, you can take it with you - Digital Pocket Album

The modern day equivalent of the baby "brag book," the pint-sized digital photo viewers that can be worn on a keychain, have come a long way since their introduction. The new Digital Foci Pocket Album holds upto 74 digital...

Posted on April 14, 2008 12:26 PM

Laptop bag bonanza - best of the best, part 3 (and another giveaway)

LUXURY "MINIMALIST" LAPTOP BAG BY ZEGARI If you're wearing your Chanel suit and your Manolo's, then this is the luxury laptop bag to carry. The elegant "Minimalist" by Zegari is made of beautiful leather in a classic design, and is...

Posted on April 2, 2008 12:11 PM

Bamboo bag may be best place for your bread

We've covered Bamboo products here at Popgadget before: from laptops to clothing. Now online food magazine Chow reports that the newest and best way to store bread is in a specially-designed bag made from bamboo fabric, a naturally sustainable textile...

Posted on April 1, 2008 10:10 AM

Laptop bag bonanza - best of the best, part 2 (one of these could be yours for free)

"CARRY WITH FUNS" (Look for this one as a giveaway in this week's Popgadget Drop email. Not a subscriber yet? Takes only a second to sign up here.) You can't help but smile when you see an E.Square Bag...

Posted on March 26, 2008 1:23 PM

Laptop bag bonanza - best of the best

When I started out in business (dinosaurs still roamed the earth), women had no choice in laptop bags; you had to use a "man" bag, a boring black utilitarian-looking thing. Thank goodness that's all changed. Today we have choices...

Posted on March 18, 2008 10:04 AM

Indestructible Waterfield cases for your precious Kindle

Kindle Sleeve Kindle Travel Kindle Slip Kindle, the wireless reading device from Amazon is apparently selling like mad, and is currently out of stock. If you happen to be one of the lucky ones, what are you using to...

Posted on February 20, 2008 11:07 AM

Valentine's Day Gift Guide

Whether you love it, hate it, or just accept it for what it is, Valentine's Day is just around the corner . . . and we have a few ideas for you. Pink Palm Centro Any Treo devotee will appreciate...

Posted on February 4, 2008 1:28 PM

Learn to tokidoki at Lynda.com

Fans of tokidoki might be excited to know that the Italian artist behind tokidoki, Simone Legno, has contributed a training course on his Adobe Illustrator methods to the Lynda.com training library. Simone Legno's story is an inspiring one for...

Posted on January 26, 2008 11:53 AM

DailySafe H100 Bag secures laptop and other gear

My hometown is in Northern Virginia, but you wouldn’t know it now that I’m equipped with 9 months of hard New York learning (I made a lot dumb mistakes). Part of my street smarts has to do with strategies...

Posted on January 23, 2008 9:00 AM

Persida LapSac: Comfy laptop bag and carry-all

You’re a laptop lugger - your computer is nearly an extra appendage, so you place a price on functionality, fashion, and comfort. Nanda Home’s redesigned Persida LapSac fits laptops of differing sizes (12.78"x9.1"x1.08"). The LapSac comes in creamy white...

Posted on January 22, 2008 10:51 AM

WiFi Finder Bag

Even though I own the WiFi t-shirt, which shows you - and everyone else - when you're in a WiFi zone, it's a little geeky even for me, so I'd prefer this bag by Soyntec. The Wiffinder series of...

Posted on January 17, 2008 9:22 AM

Booq 90 Series SlimCase for your new laptop

This new slim laptop case from Koyono, the Booq 90 Series SlimCase, is like a snake - looks skinny, but can open its mouth really big to swallow up your laptop plus a some of your accessories and files....

Posted on December 26, 2007 7:14 PM

Holiday Gift Guide: For Technophobes

A few suggestions for what to buy your favorite Luddite. Here are some ideas that are either super-user friendly tech items, low-tech or covert tech, or completely non-tech. The Digital Photo Christmas Ornament can be a wonderful gift for your...

Posted on December 14, 2007 8:34 AM

Holiday Gift Guide: For Technophiles

Posted on December 11, 2007 12:43 PM

iBean: Gamers and music lovers get comfy

There are a number of comfy chairs for gamers. Me personally, not a great gamer, but it's important to be able to sit and cheer my fellow geeks on. LL Bean's iBean chair (now on sale) comes equipped with...

Posted on December 5, 2007 12:41 PM

Giddy Up laptop bag and Holiday Sale at Pinder

Pinder, one of my favorite laptop bag brands, has come out with a fatter model for those of us who tend to schlep a lot more than just a laptop. The Giddy Up is a good blend of function...

Posted on December 4, 2007 12:00 PM

Wheel work home, but be classy

Do you find that you take your work home more than you wish? And, I'm not just talking about your laptop, it's the piles of papers, notes, and books that your boss wants you to catch up on reading....

Posted on November 8, 2007 9:22 AM

Happy Robot Bag: Makes strangers smile

Ready to retire your bland black laptop bag? Looking for a great gift for the vegan-tech-lover in your life? Consider Shana Logic's Happy RobotBag . Made from sturdy double lined black vinyl (animal-friendly) with an adjustable canvas strap, flat...

Posted on November 6, 2007 9:16 AM

V-Dimension solar-power bags

California company V-Dimension offers laptop and gera bags that use sunlight or room light to charge portable devices such as cell phones, iPods and PDAs. Some of the information on the company website is more philosophical than practical (as...

Posted on November 5, 2007 9:29 AM

Booq Boa laptop bag for the road warrior

I prefer a softer, less serious look, but if I were buying a laptop bag for an executive type person who doesn't like briefcases, I'd consider getting Koyono's Booq Boa Backpack Laptop Bag. What impresses me about this bag...

Posted on October 5, 2007 5:36 PM

Project Runway Winner Designs Cases for iPhone, PDAs, smartphones

If you're a fan of Project Runway, as I am, you remember Chloe Dao from season two. Spunky and talented, she beat out Santino Rice and Daniel Vosovic to win. I wondered what she'd been up to but refuse...

Posted on September 4, 2007 5:28 PM

J.Crew's leather laptop bag: Keeping office hours

If you're back-to-school or simply in the mood to make some new purchases you'll enjoy this J.Crew leather laptop bag. With plenty of pockets to spare (3 interior snap pockets and back wall pocket), the bag features a removable...

Posted on August 31, 2007 1:00 PM

Back-to-School Gadgets

When I was a child -- admittedly that was a long time ago -- back to school supplies meant new pencils and maybe a new binder. Now, there are so many useful and cool gadgets that it almost makes...

Posted on August 23, 2007 2:55 PM

Mobile Gum -- for charging, not chewing

Don't you just hate it when you run out of battery power for your mobile devices? Then you need the Just Mobile® Gum Portable Power Pack. With a capacity of 2200mAh, it can charge a typical mobile phone twice...

Posted on August 22, 2007 9:48 AM

B.I.O snazzy office in a snap

As a New Yorker, I've learned that space is a commodity, and transporting items via the subway is little less than a nightmare. Meet B.I.O, the ultimate office-to-go. I met this space-saving wonder at Spring Design & Art, a...

Posted on August 2, 2007 7:00 AM

KINETIK Logitech Backpack

At first, the Logitech KINETIK 15.4 Backpack looks like a turtle, with it's strange "shell," but after you test out the extra protection the lightweight exo-shell provides your trusty notebook, you won't care if you do look a little...

Posted on July 31, 2007 9:21 AM

Love your laptop's baggage

Love your laptop, but hate its baggage? If you're like me, you must be tired of bland black nylon and really tired of reading about expensive unprotective gear like Hertha's Laptop Sleeve. Dilemma solved! Abbi New York's laptop boutique...

Posted on July 30, 2007 10:37 AM

LiveWire Bluetooth backpack

Jansport's brand-new LiveWire Bluetooth backpack offers full remote control of your iPod functions and Bluetooth compatible phone technology, while still carrying your laptop in a cushioned compartment, and that 15-pound math book. When I took it out for a...

Posted on July 23, 2007 1:00 PM

Candy-colored Sony VAIO CR series laptops

Sony was the first company to break the color barrier with their C and later F series laptops in brilliant hues. Now they're at it again with the CR series, which takes the color right down to the touch...

Posted on June 15, 2007 9:12 AM

Save The Music Design Contest

Pacific Design is teaming up with VH1's Save The Music campaign, which supports instrumental music education in schools, for a contest to design five Pacific Design products. If you're feeling a little artsy, try your hand at any of...

Posted on May 18, 2007 9:34 AM

Popgadget Mother's Day Gift Guide

Who needs to carry a laptop around in a dull, boring bag anymore when there are beautiful Mango Tango ones to chose from? Available in 16 inch and 18 inch versions, you can find almost every color and faux,...

Posted on May 5, 2007 9:53 AM

Nintendo DS Lite Case from Waterfield

Waterfield maker of high quality gear bags for laptops and other gadgets, has released a new line of tastefully designed cases for the Nintendo DS Lite. Like some of its other products made with women in mind (as well...

Posted on April 2, 2007 11:04 AM

Crumpler Bags From OZ

Story of a bag: The first thing I thought when I saw the blue-and-white striped bag was ,"Ooohhhh, handsome!" The second thing was, "Ooohh, expensive!" ($110). And then, when I got the bag I realized it was so well-made...

Posted on March 26, 2007 9:42 AM

Microsoft Ladies Laptop Totes

Maybe it's unreasonable to ask that a laptop bag meant for carrying a lot more than a laptop masquerade convincingly as a handbag, yet this is what I want, and I know I'm not the only one making this...

Posted on March 9, 2007 1:43 PM

Recycle the box into a laptop case

I was zipping through this month's Dwell magazine and came across a great laptop case design by Giles Miller from Farm. Recycling corrugated cardboard and carpet scraps has constructed the Cardcase. A clamshell laptop bag cut from reclaimed cardboard...

Posted on March 5, 2007 1:33 PM

LapDawg Laptop Stand

We covered Belkin laptop accessories in January and appreciated the fact that its designers had taken into consideration the needs of home laptop users. To further heat up the competition in this segment comes a new entrant - the...

Posted on February 19, 2007 8:49 AM

Face Time: Sony Vaio G1

I did a small write-up on the company Dynamism.com a few months ago when I met up with the owner for cocktails. As a result of our intense negotiations the company agreed to loan me a Sony Vaio G1...

Posted on January 25, 2007 2:10 PM

Toolbelts and workbags for women

I haven't done much handyman work around my house lately, but I'd be a little more motivated to get started again if I didn't cringe at the sight of my ugly toolbelt and toolbox. Who cares what your toolbelt...

Posted on January 23, 2007 10:06 AM

Pink for your Blackberry

All my gadgets are tricked out, from my Nano in it's stylish tokidoki iSkin, my laptop in it's Nucleus PC Portfolio (pink) Pacific Design's laptop cover, but what about my most indispensible item, my 8700 Blackberry? It sulks around...

Posted on December 28, 2006 10:00 AM

Holiday Gift Guide 2006: $400 - $1000

Camera phone pictures are great for impromptu photo ops but not exactly suitable for framing or printing- not so with the Nokia N93 phone, which has a 3.2 megapixel camera with Carl Zeiss optics and a 3x optical zoom....

Posted on December 4, 2006 1:02 PM

Monaco Notebook Case from Mobile Edge (with free matching handbag through November)

Not that long ago, it was difficult to find a laptop bag that didn't look like a briefcase or a student's backpack. With my first two or three laptops, my desire for something a little different lead me to...

Posted on November 27, 2006 6:15 AM

Silent Revolution: urban bags for the digital age

These thoroughly modern bags by Silent Revolution are a refreshing change from the giant, shapeless hobo-type bags that everyone's carrying these days (from the Olsen Twins to Wall Street executives). Let's face it, those loose, formless bags with cavernous...

Posted on November 16, 2006 1:11 PM

The Ruckus Laptop Bag collection

Pacific Design has just launched a new collection of laptop bags, which includes two variants: the backpack version and the Messenger bag version. Both variants have a stylish design and guarantee maximum protection for your laptop. In addition, the...

Posted on November 6, 2006 3:20 PM

LEVertigo vertical laptop bag

I recently switched to a laptop bag that holds my laptop in a vertical position rather than the more common horizontal position, and I swear it's much more comfortable, though I have no idea why. Lately, I've seen more...

Posted on November 1, 2006 5:30 AM

Lightwave Colour-changing Speakers

Just as Ray loves his games, Katherine is all about stylish and functional computer bags, Johnny recommends fine spirits such as BITCH, and Hoyun never met an exercise machine she didn't like, I can't get enough of music-related products....

Posted on October 16, 2006 5:25 AM

SheFinds laptop bag finds and deals

Today's SheFinds newsletter is devoted to stylish laptop bags, including several fun styles I haven't seen before, like the Patricia Laptop Messenger Bag and Marie Laptop Backpack from M. Avery Designs. The nice thing about these bags is that...

Posted on October 10, 2006 9:55 AM

VertiGo gear/laptop bag from Waterfield

When I transitioned from a behemoth laptop to my tiny Dell Inspiron 710m (which I love even though it's not the smallest or prettiest in its class), I bought a tiny laptop bag to go with it so I...

Posted on September 28, 2006 1:15 PM

Learn how to build with cardboard

A couple of weeks ago, a friend of mine asked me if I was interested in taking a workshop on building stuff out of cardboard, taught by the Adaptive Design Association. Located in New York City, ADA is this...

Posted on September 21, 2006 5:45 AM

MacBook and iPod wrappers

Wrappers, is a new UK company that specializes in MacBook and iPod covers. The covers are designed to snugly protect your laptop while allowing you to carry it in any bag you want. No need for a special laptop...

Posted on September 19, 2006 5:00 AM

Bosca Laptop Bags

Are you a serious career woman in need of a serious-looking laptop case? For those who crave computer-friendly accessories with a grown-up look, Bosca has a great line of briefcases which are equipped to hold your laptop and other...

Posted on September 18, 2006 5:20 AM

Casauri bags

Casauri makes stylish bags for all of your travel needs. Their two collections, Omni and Citra offer luggage, weekender bags, and ID cards in a range of cute colors and patterns. However, what really catches the eye are the...

Posted on September 16, 2006 11:03 AM

Abbi New York: stylish bags that hold laptops

Discover Abbi . . . Despite the unintentionally tawdry marketing tagline (which sounds like it could have come from a bad "romance" novel, or worse) the website for Abbi New York allows you to do just that. And as...

Posted on September 15, 2006 5:40 AM

An Eastpak backpack with laptop compartment

You know, there was a time when I loved Eastpak backpacks. After all, they are the quintessential college accessory, functional yet unassuming, perfect for fitting in when you don't look your best. Let all the other fashionistas parade around...

Posted on September 13, 2006 4:25 AM

Laptops that fit in Birkin bags

I was in Chicago last week and met up with Douglas Krone from Dynamism for cocktails. I�ve been a long time fan of Douglas�s work, and spent most of the late nineties drooling over lightweight laptops with keyboards double...

Posted on September 5, 2006 6:05 AM

Ultra protection for your laptop with style

Radian Technology, a company that specializes in computer accessories and peripherals, has just launched a new line of stylish laptop bags both both men and women. Radian Laptop bags come in five different styles (April, Laurel and Fiona for...

Posted on August 28, 2006 5:45 AM

Surgial Tubing Bracelets

With my eye always on the lookout for unusual jewelry, I naturally gravitated towards these Surgical Tubing Bracelets by Jonathan Glatt. With their mixture of unusual materials and clean lines they're the perfect compliment to contemporary ensembles, which often...

Posted on July 19, 2006 10:00 AM

Brooklyn Industries: laptop sleeve sale!

Get them while you can. Brooklyn Industries' street-style laptop sleeves are on sale for only $12 USD. (That's 50% off the retail price.) I got one today to match my Large H Handbag and even considered picking up an...

Posted on May 22, 2006 10:00 AM

Laptop Bag by Highway

Here's another great-looking laptop bag by Highway, New York. The bag is made out of Nylon and PVC and comes in teal blue or deep orange. With a slender fit and plenty of pockets, I'm sure it will hold...

Posted on May 16, 2006 11:47 AM

Panasonic W5- the ultimate laptop

Since I get to review a lot of very nice, expensive electronics, I try very hard not to get attached, since I know they'll have to be boxed up and returned within a few weeks. I have a rule,...

Posted on April 26, 2006 11:13 AM

Uptown Bella multi-functional laptop bags

I haven't used a laptop bag for a couple of years. Generally, I find them to be either too bulky and uncomfortable to carry, or too limited in their use (not enough pockets for other stuff). I have a...

Posted on March 21, 2006 9:23 AM

Wood Briefcase

I tell you, wood is the next chrome. While other laptop bags go for the high-tech shiny look, this wooden briefcase puts its competitors to shame, managing to look fresh, unpretentious, and utterly in-style. Made of thinned Japanese cedar,...

Posted on March 13, 2006 7:47 AM

CES 2006: MoGo Mouse

CES is huge. And you end up walking endlessly amidst a vast deluge of products, so it's actually kind of nice when a product comes to you, which is what happened to us as we were standing in line...

Posted on January 6, 2006 10:52 AM

Targus Ultra Mini Retractable Optical Mouse

When it comes to travel peripherals this Targus Ultra Mini Retractable Optical Mouse is surprisingly useful. At just 3" long and weighing 1.5 ounces this mini mouse can be easily stashed away in even the smallest of bags. I...

Posted on December 28, 2005 1:51 PM

Pinder laptop sleeves

Pinder laptop sleeves come in seven bright colors and are made from tough nylon, affixed with oversized YKK zippers. They cost $49, with free shipping in the U.S., and Pinder donates 5% of its net revenues to your choice...

Posted on December 20, 2005 6:50 PM

Popgadget Gift Guide 2005: Luxury ($1000 and up and up)

I think it would be pretty cool to own the world's first fuel cell motorcycle. It doesn't drive very fast and it's slightly homely but it emits water only and runs very quietly for $6,000. Still waiting for Vespa...

Posted on December 12, 2005 9:25 AM

Bump Laptop Bag

Now, I don�t normally go for the costlier version of something when a inexpensively priced and well functioning alternative is available, but this laptop bag by Andrea Valentini sure does inspire a splurge mentality. "Inspired by nature's perfect package�the...

Posted on December 12, 2005 7:44 AM

Popgadget Gift Guide 2005: Under $100

Who could resist playing with this interactive sculpture ? It's mesmerizing just to look at. A reproduction of a Richard Zawitz work of art, its curved sections rotate to form many different shapes. Made of die-cast metal with a...

Posted on December 8, 2005 1:11 PM

CEA's Technology is a Girl's Best Friend Showcase

I find it somewhat puzzling that despite year after year of CEA coming out with studies showing that women make most of the product purchasing decisions in American homes, and actually also spend more on consumer electronics than men,...

Posted on December 2, 2005 12:09 AM

Poppy laptop sleeves

I wish I had known about laptop sleeves when I was shopping around for something to put my newly purchased laptop in. I did get a case that is pretty streamlined, but I think I would prefer having a...

Posted on November 23, 2005 6:29 AM

Laptop Backpacks

So here at Popgadget there've been many posts about laptop bags. Cute laptop bags, ladylike laptop bags, actual laptops that look like laptop bags... but I'm not really a laptop bag kind of girl. My vision of a great laptop...

Posted on November 10, 2005 7:14 AM

Digital Life

As rain found a way to drip into the Javitz Center for the 2005 Digital Life show, hundreds of people stood in a line that snaked its way across the exhibition floor for their free TiVO. I considered joining them...

Posted on October 15, 2005 10:35 PM

Free publicity for your gadgets!

Later this month, Popgadget will be on G4 TV to talk about some of our favorite gadgets for women. We will be demo-ing some of our favorite tech tools and toys. We contacted some companies about products we wanted...

Posted on August 21, 2005 12:59 PM

Incase Laptop Tote

San-Francisco-based One & Co. is designing gorgeous and clever Incase Fleur Laptop Tote. Its inner case securely holds your precious laptop while the outer removable sleeve adds protection, fun and portability. When you leave the office for lunch or...

Posted on August 6, 2005 2:25 AM

Tulip E-Go Laptop

Forget about nice and fancy laptop bags, now you can just show off your laptop's "natural-style". The Dutch computer manufacturer Tulip Computers, in collaboration with Marcel van Galen Design and Vanberlostudios, has developed the Tulip E-Go laptop. The Tulip...

Posted on June 14, 2005 3:49 PM