Hard shell and padded sleeves make some of the best protective cases for notebooks and laptops. The Logitech Kinetik 15.4 Inch Laptop and Notebook Briefcase got both of those so you can carry around your laptops securely.

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Since netbooks are about as portable as mobile phones (and you might have one or plan to buy one due to falling prices), you’re probably lugging it around with you wherever you go. For owners of the HP 2133 Mini-Note, we got some cases in our catalog to help protect your device.

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What do you do when you come across a CEO carrying the prototype of a yet-to-be-announced device– a) pretend you didn’t see the gadget, b) ask about it but nothing more, c) take pictures of it? Gizmodo posted the first pictures of a new Dell Mini-Inspiron notebook when editor Brian Lam came across Michael Dell at a conference.

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Taiwan-based company, VIA Technologies, Inc, has unveiled the VIA OpenBook mini-note reference design, a new player in the booming mini-note market. The sub-notebook has an 8.9-inch screen and uses the new VIA Ultra Mobile Platform and VIA VX800 digital media IGP chipset.

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The ASUS Eee PC laptop space is heating up with players like IBM, Dell and HP coming to the party. IBM’s latest ultra portable, the Lenovo IdeaPad U110 has all the attributes of a winner except there has been some controversy about its gloss-coated keyboard.

Check out the Engadget Video review above to see what all the fuss is about.

Via Engadget

A family friend posted a question to me in Facebook tonight asking me if the Asus Eee PC takes SDHC? She wanted to get an 8GB for her mini Asus wonder.

The answer is YES!

What is SDHC?
For those who don’t know anything SDHC, it stands for Secure Digital High Capacity which are the new generation of Secure Digital / SD memory cards. Size starts at 4GB and come in different speed classes:

• Class 2: minimum sustained DTS of 2MB/sec
• Class 4: minimum sustained DTS of 4MB/sec
• Class 6: minimum sustained DTS of 6MB/sec

It’s important to understand what SDHC Class your device is so you can buy appropriately, i.e. it would be a waste of money buying a Class 6 SDHC for a gadget that only has a max DTS of 2MB.

Hope this helps.

Targus has put a lot of time into its new Targus Fusion Messenger notebook bags. Months of market research, design and development have resulted in an unprecedented range of cases to suit any lifestyle. Personally, I think the Targus Fusion Messenger range is geared towards the funky - I mean with colours that include wheat, charcoal and chocolate you’re bound to stand out against the backdrop of drab black notebook bags…

Besides looking great and giving your notebook/laptop superb protection, the Targus Fusion Messenger ranges comes with 3 different coloured shoulder straps so you can change it up to suit your mood.

Features of the Targus Fusion Chocolate Messenger Notebook Bag

• Padded compartment for notebooks with up to a 15.4″ widescreen
• 3 interchangeable coloured shoulders straps included to change your look with this one case
• Neoprene sling cradles your notebook against the unique quad cushioning system for enhanced protection
• Sleek handle retracts into case to lay flat when not in use
• Additional cover flap provides extra security to the main notebook compartment
• Side flaps protect notebook from rain and dust
• Interior mesh pocket on front flap for quick access items
• Three quick access front pockets
• Rear slip pocket for your papers and files
• Zippered accessory pocket with ID window
• Plenty of room near notebook section to store your books, paper or accessories
• Silver-finish cam-lock closures secure straps

Technical Specifications of the Targus Fusion Chocolate Messenger Notebook Bag

Colour Case
Chocolate

3 Shoulder Straps Included
Chocolate, aqua & wheat

Device Compatibility
36.4 x 28 x 4.3 cm

Exterior Dimensions
45 x 33 x 12 cm

Material
Spun twill with Neoprene Sleeve

Warranty
Limited Lifetime

Many of my colleagues at work use the Targus Repel Notebook Backpack. It’s actually a very decent laptop bag. The Targus Repel Notebook Backpack has pockets for every kind of imaginable gadget under the sun, has comfortable shoulder padding and most importantly provides excellent notebook protection.Perfect for students, professionals or travelers.

Features of the Targus Repel Notebook Backpack

• Padded ergonomic shoulder straps and an integrated carry handle for added comfort
• Mesh back panel for air ventilation and hidden zippered pouch
• Trolley pass-through and a tuck-away sternum strap for carrying convenience
• Constructed with durable 840D Nylon; includes water resistant bottom panel
• Padded notebook compartment designed for notebooks with up to 15.4″ screens
• Zippered pen/pencil pocket
• Front pocket workstation with mobile phone/PDA pocket and additional mesh compartment for notebook accessories
• Retractable travel document holder
• Nyflex Lined CD/MP3 player pocket with hidden headphone port

Order your own Targus Repel Notebook Backpack here at Mr.Gadget Australia!