Business Professionals Carrying Branded Laptops Create a ``Buzz''; Laptop Design USA Offers a Unique Way to Advertise.

DETROIT -- Using your laptop in a cafe, at the airport or in a conference room is no more unusual than reading a book in today's hi-tech world. People might notice your book cover, but how often do they pay attention to the cover of your laptop or notebook computer?

Laptop Design USA has created a unique way to use the lid of your laptop or notebook as a traveling billboard. By applying a company's colors and logo to the lid of the laptop, there is instant recognition.

"I can wear my realtor badge all day and no one would ask what I do, but now I have people walk up to me when they see me working on my laptop at the local cafe," said Cheryl Spangler, a Weichert Realtor. She recently branded her laptop in a bright yellow with her company's name and slogan that says "Working for Your Family. One Investment at a Time."

Spangler reported that she's helping two new clients now who approached her while she was working on her laptop in the coffee shop.

Fred Miller, business applications group manager and software specialist for Yeo & Yeo Computer Consulting, reports a common reaction to his branded laptop. "Everyone wants to touch and feel it," Miller said. "It adds an air of professionalism as part of our company's total presentation package to customers."

For BNP Media Publisher Dan Murfey, a typical reaction to his branded laptop is "Wow! How did they do that?"

BNP Media produces more than 40 business-to-business trade publications, and Murfey plans to use his branded laptop at trade shows and for sales presentations.

Laptop Design has developed a high quality process to apply a durable, automotive-quality finish to exterior surfaces, without touching the computer's internal parts or affecting the manufacturer's warranty. The company's paint specialists can match virtually any color to produce matte, high gloss and metallic finishes. Using a customer's proprietary colors, logos and trademarks, Laptop Design provides custom designed layouts for the greatest visual appeal.

"Getting this kind of feedback from our customers confirms that we've created a unique channel to the marketplace," said Peder Blohm, president of Laptop Design USA.

About Laptop Design USA, LLC 

Laptop Design USA, LLC is the first company in the United States to provide branding of laptop computers as a marketing tool to build name recognition and for anti-theft protection. Laptop Design works in partnership with computer manufacturers, major integrators and distributors to brand laptops, notebooks and other hardware components for their customers. The company also directly services a variety of companies, universities, government agencies and others that want increased visibility and security. For more information, visit www.laptopdesignusa.com.