I Pod Nano Accessories

New Line of Laptop and iPad Bags Available from HEX

You may have seen those super cool, stylish wrist watch bands that are available for the iPod Nano. Those bands were made by HEX, and soon the company is releasing a whole new line of iPad and laptop bags that blend style with tech functionality.

There are two collections: Recon and Varsity, each of which comes packed with innovative features for safely and stylishly carrying your iPad or laptop.

The Recon line features bags made of an industrial grade washed canvas fabric which looks fashionably weathered, but still provides excellent protection for your iPad. Available in khaki and charcoal, the Recon bag is as stylish as it is durable.

The Varsity line goes for a sharp, clean look rather than Recon’s more relaxed, comfortable feel. Varsity Bags are constructed from a soft blended wool shell that’s equally appropriate for a classroom and a board room, sporting both subtle elegance and cutting edge fashion.

Both the Recon and Varsity Bags are designed with maximum functionality, with plenty of access pockets, padded organizers, and compartment separations. For ease in carrying the bags, they also feature completely adjustable straps.

The HEX Recon and Varsity messenger bags feature an easy access iPad bay, allowing users to search, surf, watch, and play while on the move. The bag’s padded front flap lifts up and acts as a protective cover for the iPad.

“We are excited to fill the gap in the category for bag accessories that are as cool as they are usable,” said Dan Maravilla, Vice President of HEX. “HEX prodcuts are a salute to street and urban lifestyles and we embrace the shifting style landscape in which technology and fashion are inseparable.”

There are eight styles in both the Recon and Varsity Collections, including 13” and 15” messenger bags for iPad, laptop bag, 13” and 15” laptop sleeves, and three backpacks.

The bags are available for preorder now at the HEX website , and are expected to ship in mid-August. Prices range from $79.95 to $89.95.

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It was exactly what I wanted for my iPod. It fits perfectly (there is a perceived "spacer" for the iPod 30Gb, I guess it fits the 60 GB iPod without the strut). The aluminum housing with integrated hard plastic window provides protection.

I give this 4 stars because I would be hesitant to go jogging with him. The belt clip is not all that robust, and the case does not seem to lock securely closed superb, so I'd be worried about it popping open. But for general use, it's perfect.

This case can put up with a beating. I am a metal sculptor and have beat this case pretty badly. It has a plastic screen cover which I haven’t tested the strength of. Bottom line is-it has done a wonderful job of protecting my i-pod. The only downside is that if you let it get cold the i-pod will not function properly without a direct power source-or maybe that’s just a glitch in my machine.

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