The IT Nerd

Targus is proud to announce that it is celebrating its 40th year in business since creating the first laptop bag in 1983. To honor the milestone, Targus has launched a Limited Edition 40th Anniversary Collection of eco-friendly laptop cases which feature the classic look of the original Targus bags.

“At Targus, we are proud of delivering 40 years of quality, purpose-driven solutions that mobile professionals around the world rely on to carry, connect, and protect their tech, so they can perform at their best,” says Andrew Corkill, Vice President, Global Marketing & eCommerce. “Our new Limited Edition 40th Anniversary Collection celebrates the original signature look of the early laptop bags that our company created back in the 80s while offering an eco-conscious design that is important to today’s consumers.”

The Limited Edition 40th Anniversary Collection includes a 15.6” Cypress™ Hero EcoSmart® Backpack and Cypress™ EcoSmart® Briefcase, eco-friendly laptop bags made from recycled water bottles.

Both cases will be available for sale exclusively online starting in early February 2023. The backpack retails for $99.99 and the briefcase for $77.99. 

Targus will unveil an exciting lineup of innovative solutions at CES® 2023to empower a seamless and productive life, while helping to protect our environment.They include premium, sustainable accessories made from up to 85 percent of post-consumer recycled plastic, a Zero-Waste Backpack that uses its own packaging asa functional part of the backpack to reduce waste, and a Triple Video, Keyboard/Video/Mouse (KVM)-enabled docking station that controls up to two laptops at once.

Targus is further strengthening its commitment to sustainability with the expansion of its EcoSmart® Collection of premium laptop bags and tech accessories.

Its new lineup of sustainable tech accessories includes the Energy Harvesting EcoSmart™Keyboard, named a CES® 2023 Innovation Awards Honoree, Ergonomic EcoSmart Keyboard, and Ergonomic Ambidextrous EcoSmart Mouse, featuring a unique, six-button ergonomic ambidextrous design to easily convert from a right-to left-handed mouse. Each of these products is made with up to 85 percent of post-consumer recycled (PCR) ABS plastic, comes in packaging made from recycled materials, and uses ultra-low-power Bluetooth® technology to reduce power consumption and extend battery life. As an added bonus, they also include Targus’ DefenseGuard™Antimicrobial Protection.The Energy Harvesting EcoSmart and Ergonomic EcoSmart Keyboards will be available next month for $119.99. The Ergonomic Ambidextrous EcoSmart Mouse will arrive in March, priced at $59.99. Another new addition to the EcoSmart Collection is Targus’Zero-Waste Backpack, a foldable backpack made from 20 recycled plastic bottles per bag that uses its own recycled-plastic packaging to function as an integral part of the bag by serving as the laptop protection system. Its foldable and sustainable design allows all components of the product to work together efficiently, while preventing the packaging from going to waste.The Zero Waste EcoSmart Backpack, arriving in Q2 2023, will retail for $69.99.

Targus continues to lead the industry in the docking solutions category. This year, Targus is introducing its new DOCK750: Triple Video and KVM Docking Station with Dual 100W Power. This powerful, flexible dock features a built-in Keyboard/Video/Mouse (KVM) switch to easily alternate between two separate PCs or networks at the same time, triple 4K hybrid video technology, as well as Dual simultaneous USB-C PD3.0 100W delivery. The DOCK750 is ideal for professionals working on two separate networks/systems at once, who need to collaborate quickly and easily in the office, or switch between a personal and work PC in a home office. Available this spring, DOCK750 will retail for $499.

Lastly, as a leading B2B accessories partner to Samsung®, Targus has introduced a new mPOS Solution for Samsung Tab Active tablets, designed for businesses across retail, hospitality, banking, and more, to enable frictionless and seamless point-of-sale (POS) transactions. This easy, all-in-one solution transforms Samsung Tab Active 3, Tab Active Pro, and Tab Active 4 Pro tablets into the ultimate desktop computing and POS experience. Complete with Targus Field-Ready Tablet Case, Tablet Cradle Workstation, 3-in-1 payment module, HDMI® dock, and AC adapter, the mPOS Solution isideal for all types of businesses from retail, hospitality, banking, restaurants, and more. The mPOS Solution is available now, starting at $599.

Targus, a leader in laptop cases and mobile computing accessories, has released its first Global Sustainability Report detailing its sustainability roadmap and quantifiable actions to do more to impact less. Targus’ sustainability roadmap aligns with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to provide a solid framework driven by transparency and accountability.  

The in-depth report covers three core areas: 1) an overview of the company and its strides in sustainability to date, 2) the five key UN SDGs that Targus has prioritized, as well as its actions to support them, and 3) Targus’ future goals and commitments to contribute to a greater collective impact.

Here are some of the key highlights.

• To date, Targus has recycled 17 million plastic bottles. In 2008, Targus launched its line of laptop cases and backpacks made from recycled plastic bottles and is now expanding its EcoSmart technology into the tech accessories category. For example, the company will be launching a new Energy Harvesting EcoSmart™ Keyboard in early 2023, which was recently named a 2023 CES® Innovation Awards Honoree.

• Sustainability should be a top priority for all businesses. In fact, more than any other region, the US sees sustainability as a motivation for where people choose to work. An overwhelming number of top-level decision makers state that sustainability initiatives have a positive effect on employee recruitment (95%) and retention (94%).

• Targus’ global sustainability goals closely align with five of the key UN SDGs. These chosen goals focus on the following areas where Targus believes it can make the biggest positive impact: Workplace conditions and economic opportunity, responsible consumption and production, climate action, as well as conservation below water and on land.

As our world evolves and faces unprecedented environmental challenges, it’s clear that today’s businesses must play an important role in sustainability. Read the full report to learn about Targus’ journey toward creating a greener future.