The Targus 15-inch Newport Backpack retails for S$199, part of the refreshed Newport Collection announced in May 2021 alongside totes, sleeves, and pouches. The bag is made from water-repellent twill nylon and weighs a manageable amount.
Targus also sent me the Cypress EcoSmart 15.6-inch Slim Backpack, retailing for S$119 in Black and Navy. Made from 20 recycled PET bottles, it has three external pockets, including expandable side pockets.
Targus's Cypress EcoSmart is the brand's third EcoSmart laptop-bag collection since 2009, launched in April 2020. Made from GRS-certified recycled materials, each bag notes how many PET bottles it reused. This review covers the 11-12-inch sleeve.
Targus unveiled its T-1211 collection of laptop and tablet cases last month, designed for travel, work, study, and everyday commuting. The range emphasises creative details, original shapes, and soft materials, with a water-resistant exterior and a non-scratch interior lining.
The Targus Crave II Convertible 3-In-1 Backpack for MacBook Air/Pro 13-inch (TSB772AP) retails for S$109. As the name suggests, it can be carried three ways, as a backpack, a messenger bag, or slipcase, with a dedicated compartment protecting both devices.
Targus Blue Trace is its take on Microsoft's BlueTrack, letting a mouse work on virtually any surface, glass included. Targus offers two Blue Trace mice: the Wireless Blue Trace at S$29.90 and the Compact Blue Trace at S$18.90.