ATLANTA, Georgia, September 7, 2006 – Case-mate=20
introduces innovative, unique products designed=20
exclusively for Apple notebooks including leather=20
and aluminum handles for the MacBook, MacBook Pro=20
and PowerBook G4 notebooks. Case-mate is a=20
leading manufacturer in premium, form-fit leather=20
cases for the iPod and PSP (PlayStation Portable).

=46ollowing the success of the handle-it for the=20
15-inch MacBook Pro in April, Case-mate has=20
expanded the line to include customized=20
handle-its for the 13-inch MacBook (in both black=20
and white) as well as for 15-inch and 17-inch=20
models of the PowerBook G4.

Handle-it makes carrying laptop a breeze and doubles as a passive heat sink=
while in use*

Complementing handle-it in both form and function=20
is the Limited Edition Leather Sleevez by=20
Case-mate. Rich, Italian Pebblestone leather=20
surrounds an impact resistant plastic shell.=20
These form-fit leather Sleevez are a unique,=20
stylish, and protective way to transport your=20
MacBook or MacBook Pro keeping it free from dirt,=20
dust and scratches*

The company is also excited to enter the handheld=20
wireless device market with Smart Case for Treo=20
700w and Blackberry 8700.

Created with Case-mate’s signature style, Smart=20
Cases are designed for Treo and Blackberry users=20
on the go, featuring an impact resistant plastic=20
shell covered in rich Napa leather molding=20
perfectly to the dimensions of each device while=20
allowing complete access to all features. Each=20
case comes with a full-face screen protector and=20
a fully removable belt clip with a 360-degree=20
swivel.
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Compatibility
Handle-its: 13-inch MacBook; 15- & 17-inch MacBook Pro; 15- & 17-inch PowerB=
ook

Limited Edition Leather Sleevez: 13-inch MacBook; 15-inch MacBook Pro

Smart Cases: Palm Treo 700w Smartphone and the=20
Blackberry 8700 Series (Blackberry 8700c,=20
Blackberry 8700q and Blackberry 8700r)
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Pricing & Availability
Handle-its: All models $49.99**

Limited Edition Leather Sleevez: $99.99**.=20
Available now in Phantom Black. 13-inch Sleevez=20
will soon be available in a variety of colors.

Smart Cases: Treo $34.99**; Blackberry $29.99**.=20
Cases are available in Phantom Black and Mocha=20
Brown.

*All products are available on-line at=20
www.case-mate.com and through Case-mate=E2*s=20
exclusive distributor, Dr. Bott, LLC at=20
www.drbott.com.