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Unique backpacks offer enhanced features for active users

MISSISSAUGA, Ontario, August 9, 2005 - - Targus Canada, maker of the world's best-selling notebook carrying cases and accessories, today announced the expansion of its line of backpacks with the addition of the Rolling Notebook Backpack, Voyager Backpack, Metro Pac Backpack, and Velocity Backpack.

“Students are looking for a mix of functionality, style and comfort,” said Lisa MacDonald-Steward, Marketing Manager for Targus Canada. “With more and more students using notebook PCs for school, it becomes increasingly important for students to have the right backpack. Targus’ new backpacks not only ensure that laptops are well protected, but they also accommodate books, MP3 players and all the other gear a student might carry – even a snowboard! These multifunctional backpacks are the perfect solution for students or young professionals who want to go from work to play.”

Targus’ versatile new backpacks include added features – such as wheels at the bottom of the backpack and a place to strap on sporting gear – to meet the needs of a variety of different users.

Rolling Notebook Backpack (TSB700CA)
Targus’ first Rolling Notebook Backpack combines the best of both worlds. At first glance you can see it is a stylish, durable backpack with plenty of features; look a bit closer and you can see it is also a roller.

The Targus Rolling Notebook Backpack glides on in-line skate wheels and includes a 2-tier telescoping locking handle for easy navigation. A protective rear flap holds the shoulder straps in place when using it as a roller. Lower the same flap to cover the wheels for greater comfort and protection from wet or dirty wheels and the Rolling Notebook case becomes a backpack. A handle grip on the bottom of the case also allows for easy lifting into a locker, car or airline overhead compartment.

Other features include a padded, removable slip case for notebooks with up to 15.4” screens. The removable component makes the backpack versatile – users can carry notebooks in the slip case alone if they don’t need the whole backpack. Also included is a top front pocket with a protective lining for iPod/MP3 players, PDA or sunglasses, a bottom front pocket with a business card holder, pen loops and key clip, a main compartment with plenty of file and accessory storage, a large side pocket, and a side mesh water bottle holder.

Stylish, practical and ready to go, the Rolling Notebook Backpack has a suggested retail price of $99.99.

Voyager Backpack (TSB011CA)
The Voyager Backpack is loaded with features for those with plenty to carry.

An oversized compartment features a separate padded section for laptops with up to 15.4" screens and extra room for carrying larger items. Other key features include additional compartments for electronics, CDs, as well as a side pocket with protective anti-scratch lining for safe storage of PDAs or sunglasses.

The backpack has been designed with carrying comfort in mind, with contoured 3D mesh back panel and padded shoulder straps. A versatile solution for both the commuting business professional and the student with lots to carry, the Voyager Backpack has a suggested retail price of $99.99.

Metro Pac Backpack (TSB010CA)
Affordable, stylish, and lightweight, the Metro Pac Backpack is an ideal backpack for any student or professional.

Weighing only 3.1 pounds this backpack features a padded notebook computer section for laptops with up to 15.4" screens. Users will appreciate the backpack’s many interior and exterior pockets. High-end gadgets are also safe when stored in the Metro Pac’s side pocket fitted with protective anti-scratch lining. The backpack has also been designed with a padded 3D air mesh back panel and contoured ergonomic shoulder straps for maximum carrying comfort and reflective material on the front panel of the backpack increases visibility at night. The Metro Pac has a suggested retail price of $69.99.

Velocity Backpack (TSB009CA)
Much more than a simple backpack, the silver and black design of the Velocity Backpack is a perfect combination of style and practicality.

The Velocity has multiple compartments, including a padded notebook sleeve which will ensure that laptops with up to 15.4" screens are secure yet accessible. Other features include a large front compartment for clothing, books, and CD/MP3 player pocket with a line-out porthole for headphones, interior cell phone pocket, ID holder and pen loops, exterior mesh water bottle holder for quick access, front straps to attach a snowboard, skateboard or jacket, and foam-padded shoulder straps with 3D air mesh padding for carrying comfort.

Attractive and light-weight (weighing only 2.46 pounds), the Velocity Backpack has a suggested retail price of $59.99.

Targus' backpacks are available for purchase via Targus Canada's website (www.targus.com/ca) and at selected campus bookstores across Canada. The Rolling Notebook Backpack is also available at Office Depot. All backpacks come with the industry leading Targus Lifetime Warranty.

About Targus
Targus invented the notebook case and continues to advance the mobile accessories category with innovative and relevant solutions for today's mobile lifestyle. Targus products enhance productivity, connectivity, and security, liberating users to work in any and all environments with the utmost convenience and comfort. Founded in 1983, Targus Canada Ltd. headquarters is located in Mississauga, Ontario with offices worldwide and distribution agreements in more than 145 countries. For more information, go to http://www.targus.com/ca.

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