proporta brochure 2011

2011Proporta Brochure

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Welcome to the latest Proporta brochure

Shopping with Proporta is easy, convenient and secure. Updated daily, the Proporta online store tells you everything you need to know about the latest must-have accessories, and is ready to securely process your order 24 hours a day,7 days a week. Register your details online and we’ll also keep you posted on our selection of fantastic products, as well as some great special offers exclusively available to Proporta online customers.

Online www.proporta.com

Knowing that many of our customers need answers straight away but that it might not always be convenient to call us, we now offer a LIVE HELP service which allows you to message our customer services team via our website and get advice on Proporta products, your order and anything else you wish to know.

LIVE HELP

Our customer services team are available from Monday to Friday, 9.00am – 5.30pm GMT to help you place your order and answer any questions you might have. Calls are charged at local rates and are answered by humans, not machines.

By phone +44 (0) 845 123 2848

A selection of our product range is available from a number of retail partners. To find the nearest store to you, please give us a call and we’ll be more than happy to direct you.

In store

We’ve selected some of our best products to give you a taste of the practical solutions we provide for today’s mobile device user, and popped them into one brochure. If this small selection takes your fancy, you’ll be delighted to know that our website has 3,000 more products along with gift ideas and your own personal shopper.

Four easy ways to shop

Having bought many things online ourselves, we know how frustrating it can be sometimes trying to return an item. Proporta has learnt from this experience, and therefore tries to make things as pain-free as possible by offering a never-argue, money back guarantee on Proporta branded hardware products.

To register your product visit www.proporta.com/lifetime

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ProtectionPages 04 to 11 From the school of hard knocks

Whether you own the latest Smartphone, iPod, Netbook, digital camera or all the above, Proporta has 15 years of design and manufacture under its belt and sure knows how to protect mobile devices. Some say it’s what we do best.

EssentialsPages 18 to 25 What every gadget lover needs

Proporta knows how it feels to be left out on a limb with a flat battery, or the moment of horror when you realise your screen’s been scratched. Which is why we’ve designed a range ofaward-winning mobile essentials from Cradlesand Headphones to super-high clarity ScreenProtectors and the USB TurboCharger portable power solution, which recharges pretty much any device, time and time again, no matter whereyou may be.

LifestylePages 26 to 30 Technology on the move

Quality-assured protection for your gadgets from water, sand or snow, a Sports Armband that securely holds valuables and iPods, protection for your eReader or a simple life choice to reduce your CO2 footprint... Proporta is committed to developing solutions which meet even the most demanding of lifestyles.

DesignPages 12 to 17Dress to impress

In addition to our own style led collections,Proporta also works with some top designers, brands and artists to develop distinctiveaccessories – we’re on a bit of a mission to bridge the gap between technical products and thefashion sector. New additions for this year include Ted Baker, Quiksilver, Roxy and Brighton-based artist, Ben Allen.

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Aluminium Lined Leather Cases

“ Proporta’s build quality goes without saying, but I will anyway. It’s super; the stitching is excellent, the [Alu-leather] Case fits like a glove and the leather is superb.”

Dominic Hewett - PalmAddicts

Our flagship range. Only Proporta lines it’s cases with rigid aluminium, whichincreases protection without adding thickness, so you need never find out how much a broken screen might cost you – or your business. The Proporta aluminium lined collection of protective cases is device specific and we make them for a wide range of models. They are made from the finest quality leather and proudly boast a stylish pin striped lining.

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Impact Protective Hard ShellsMade-to-measure and available in a wide variety of colours and designs, Proporta’s Impact Protective Hard Shells show off a snug fit to provide maximum protection without impairing the sleek image of your mobile device and feature a soft-feel coat making them smooth to the touch, but super-tough.

“ The design is absolutely brilliant and a far cry from some other el-cheapo clear cases we’ve seen. Every detail is well thought out and everything just plain works. “

Conrad H. Blickenstorfer - Pen Computing

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Mizu ShellAn innovative, custom-made protective cover, which gives you the flexibility of Silicone and the toughness of a Hard Shell. Incorporating all the design quality you’d expect from Proporta, the Mizu Shell is available in a variety of colours and houses many of the most popular devices.

“ Absolutely love it. Easy to grip, nice loud colour, and my phone didn’t have a scratch on it ”

Ellie - UK



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Antimicrobial Silicone Case with SteriTouch™Unique to Proporta, our Silicone Cases with SteriTouch actively protect against bacteria and germs as well as providing excellent protection for your phone. SteriTouch will kill 99.99% of all know germs like e-coli and salmonella in less than six hours.

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“ It is superior to any other silicone case I have ever owned and it’s antimicrobial - which is brilliant. It has a great feel and look to it and fits perfectly. I would definitely give it a 10/10. “

Naude - Ireland

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The Maya RangeAvailable in a variety of colours and sizes, the handcrafted Maya Case is perfectly formed, gives you easy access to your Smartphone or iPod and boasts a luxurious lining that keeps your device protected from whatever life may throw at it.

“ The Maya Case is pretty darn good looking with it’s faux leather surface. If you toss your iPhone in your bag, it’s a good idea to get a Maya Case to protect it. Available in different colours, and I think they all look pretty cool. ”Evind Flateland - PalmAddicts


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Camera CasesHard Camera Case

“ This case ticks all the boxes, from an attractive outer shell to a durable Karabiner clip that’ll keep it securely attached to bags, belts and more. This hard case will protect from every day knocks, splashes and grime. “Phil Howard - Gadgetoid

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The ultimate protection for any digitalcamera measuring up to 7.8 x 11.6 x 3.4 cm.This protective camera case has a hard, impact absorbent shell, which is coated in a layer of tight weave Cordura. Tough enough to protect against the nastiest of surprises and hard wearing enough to stand up to all sorts of knocks and scrapes.

Maya Digital Camera Case

Exclusively designed by Proporta and handmade from the highest quality faux leather with a luxury lining to protect against scratches, knocks and impact damage, this beautiful case has everything you need to keep your digital camera safe, and cut quite a dash in the process.


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Tablet and Netbook AccessoriesAluminium Lined Leather Case

Our flagship range. Only Proporta lines it’s cases with rigid aluminium, whichincreases protection without addingthickness, so you need never find out how much a broken screen might cost you – or your business. The Proporta aluminium lined collection of protective cases is device specific and we make them for a wide range of models.

Shine Case

Handcrafted from stylish patent leather, the Proporta Shine Case combines fashion and good looks in one beautiful package, and features a range of liningsand styles making it bang on trend insideand out.

“ I made the best choice for an iPad case among all the options I considered. The case is rugged, durable, and has an attractive, understated look. ”

Brad Lapin

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Perfora Leather Style Laptop Case

“ Provides solid protection and a strong, elegant finish “

Martin - Red Hot Store

Proporta’s collection of Netbook Cases offer robust protection teamed with a sharp, stylish finish and will keep any deserving 10” and 13” Netbook safe from scratches and knocks with its luxury lining and leather-style exterior. Perfect protectionfrom Proporta. Choose from the Mayawith its distinctive flash of colour orthe Perfora with its contraststripe and perforation detail.

Leather Style Pouch

With the Proporta Leather Style Pouch your 7” Tablet or eReader remains safe and sound when not in use and easily accessible ready for when you need it the most.

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“ Ted Baker Case presents one of the best most comprehensive designs for iPhone 4. Excellent materials and workmanship make for a desirable product.”

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Ted BakerNo ordinary designer label, Ted Baker is renowned for its quality and distinctive use of pattern and colour. Ted’s unconventional approach to fashion, irreverent sense of humour and, above all, unswerving attention to detail has been blended with Proporta’s protective know-how to produce a comprehensive range of cases.

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“ I am excited not only to be working with Proporta, but also to see the reaction to my designs “

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Ben AllenBringing art to your case. An innovative collection of protective cases featuring designs by Brighton artist, Ben Allen. Ben has exhibited his paintings in venues and galleries internationally as well as selling to celebrities such as RichardBranson, Stephen Dorff, Sophie Ellis-Bextor, DJ Dan Williams and Jade Jagger. Well if it’s good enough for the Dorff, we’re sold.


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“ Roxy is all about heart. When you follow your heart, you inspire others to do the same. With its core in board shorts, Roxy is a fashion outdoor brand that expresses the coastal and mountain casual lifestyle, which is represented in its heart logo. ”Roxy

RoxyRoxy is an outdoor fashion brand that expresses the coastal and mountain casual lifestyle. The Roxy girl is fun and alive, daring, confident and naturally beautiful (a bit like these cases really). Brighton may not be as glamourous as Bondi Beach, but Proporta sure knows how to take the ideals that Roxy stands for and produce an innovative range of accessories guaranteed to brighten up your day.



Silicone Case for Apple iPhone 4

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Pantone 367C

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iPhone 4 + iPod touch - Quiksilver patterns, scale 1:1

MacBook - Quiksilver patterns, scale 1:NEOPRENE CASE1

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iPhone 4 + iPod touch - Quiksilver patterns, scale 1:1

MacBook - Quiksilver patterns, scale 1:NEOPRENE CASE1

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“ Quiksilver awakens the spirit of surfing that lives in everyone. It’s a spirit that everyone can identify with and wants to be a part of. From its beginnings four decades ago, Quiksilver has been based on creativity, adventure, progression and freedom. “Quiksilver

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QuiksilverSince the beginning four decades ago, Quiksilver has been based on creativity, adventure, progression and freedom. This is embodied in its boardriding culture and is symbolised by its logo - a wave breaking over a snowcapped mountain. Quiksilver‘s essential qualities of functionality, innovation and durability remain true to its heritage and are at the heart of the Proporta design process behind this exciting range of cases.



Silicone Case for Apple iPhone 4

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“ A girlie case, it provides everything you want in a case. Front and back protection. The padded leather prevents scratches and dings, and I wouldn’t worry much about drops, although i’d hate to scratch this pretty case! ”Ali Flowers - Just Another Geek SIte, US

The Shine CollectionHandcrafted from stylish patent leather, the Proporta Shine Case combines fashion and good looks in one beautiful package. With its internal mirror andstylish lining, this case will make make sure you and your iPhone will be dressed to impress whatever the occasion.


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“ As a protective case it works well providing a good all-round level of impact, and scratchprotection “

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Adaptive iPhone Case and Video StandThe ultimate in iPhone protection, personalisation and usability. The Adaptive iPhone Shell is made from an impact protective tough polycarbonate that fits like a glove. Side cuts allow you to positionyour iPhone as a stand for easy videoviewing and the clear back withinterchangeable designsallows for endless personalisation.



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USB TurboChargerPowerful, portable, rechargeable. The USB TurboCharger from Proporta packs enough punch to charge and recharge any of your mobile gadgets over and over again, wherever you are. The USB TurboCharger 3400 charges most mobile devices several times over whilst the more powerful USB TurboCharger 5000 has even more power and allows you to charge two devices at the same time –including your iPad.

“ Yes there are plenty of other charging solutions available, but none offer quite the same balance of power and adaptability. ”

Steve Rowlands - The Nokia Network

For your iPod, iPhone, iPad, Nokia, Sony Ericsson, Samsung, BlackBerry, DS Lite, PSP, Digital Cameras and any other gadgets that can be charged from a USB port.

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“ I’ll trade my Garmin charger for the dual USB in-vehicle charger, hands down “

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Car Power with Dual USB Socket

Transform your car cigarette lighter socket and charge up to two USB compatible devices (including your iPod/iPhone or GPS) at the same time.


Quillit Stylus

“ Despite the fact that the camera was handled roughly, being thrown in different backpacks, and placed in pockets it manages to protect the display 100% ”

Sahas Katta - Writing for Skatter Tech

Unique to Proporta, the Quillit is amulti-function stylus for all touch screen devices. It incorporates a retractable brush stylus (for capacitive screens) and nib stylus (for resistive screens), making it ideal for operating tablet PCs andSmartphones. In addition the penfunction is a beautifully styled writing instrument with a nice heavy-weight feel and deluxe finish.

Advanced Screen Protection with SteriTouchProporta really is a cut above the rest when it comes to producing screen protectors.Theultra-tough crystal-clear plastic protects your screen from scratches and fingerprints, they’re easy to apply, and you can even wash them if they get too grubby. As well as device specific sizes, Proporta also has universal screen protector sheets which you can trim to fit. Our latest range of screen protectors now come with Antibacterialprotection from SteriTouch.

Bacteria multiply rapidly. In independent laboratory tests, the e. colipopulation on an untreated screen protector soared from 200,000 to13 million in 24 hours. The unique SteriTouch® coating on Proportaantimicrobial screen protectors not only prevent this unbridled growth,but eradicate the e. coli completely. SteriTouch® is an establishedtechnology which is entirely safe and remains effective for the lifetime ofthe coating. Independently tested and proven to kill over 99.99% of bacteria in less than six hours.


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LSTwisted SpeakersYou won’t believe your ears. Stylish and compact, these little beauties twist for easy sound direction, and we reckon they offer the best sound quality for their size compared to anything else out there – so much so that we’ll give you your money back if you don’t agree. Guaranteed to keep you toe tapping all day long. Powered by the USB TurboCharger (see page 18) or x3 AAA Batteries.

“ With punchy sound that belies its size, the Twisted System Portable Speakers also impress with its mini USB power option ”

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“ This is one of the best products that I would use daily. Well recommended ”

Sammual - Palmaddicts

CablesStandard USB Sync-Charge Cable

More useful than interesting, this handy cable allows you to sync and charge your device from any standard USB port. Available as a Retractable Cable for those wishing to keep everything wrapped up.

No more getting your wires crossed.Proporta Cable Tidies - page 24

USB Sync-Charge Cradle

Plug into any standard USB port and set up a nice new home for your device with Proporta’s USB Sync-Charge Cradle.Available for most Smartphones including HTC, BlackBerry, Samsung, Palm andApple iPhone.


“ These earphones aren’t just eye-candy, they deliver kick-ass sound quality “

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Coloured Headphones

Available in enough shades to make even rainbows jealous, customise your iPod or any other music player with these colourful headphones. Mix and match with your Proporta case to truly personalise your device.

Stereo Y Splitter

Share your music without the neck ache. Two people can listen in perfect stereo courtesy of the Proporta Stereo Y Splitter Cable.


“ No more mess with this handy Cable Tidy ”

Samuel Leys

EssentialsHeadphone Cable Tidy

A simple and really effective solution for tangled cables and headphone wires. Two magnets snap together to hold headphones in a tidy loop. Universally useful. Available in a pack of three.

Leather Memory Wallet

Handmade from our pick of the best leather, the Proporta Leather Wallet combines storage space for your memory / SD cards with all the features you’d expect from a high quality wallet.


“ Proporta’s Gadget Bags are, as you can imagine, fantastically useful... and will house my Nintendo DS Lite, dozens of games cartridges and my phones and iPod. “

Stephen Fry – Actor, Comedian, Author and TV Presenter

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LSGadget BagWith enough compartments to make even Mary Poppins do a double take, the Proporta Gadget Bag allows you to keep all your mobile devices neatly together, wherever you are. Pouches and pockets help you to keep organised and an “Integrated Cable Management System” (some cunningly positioned cut outs) keeps everything tidy. Use with the USB TurboCharger to power your gadgets on the move.

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“ You are guaranteed to be the envy of your coffee shop chums when you rock up in with your venti - hazelnut - skinny - decaf - latte and a stylish looking digital reading device in an equallystylish sporty Leather Style case ”Andrew Jones

eReader ProtectioneReaders are proving increasingly popular, and Proporta now has a wide range of cases, which fit most of the popular models, including the Amazon Kindle and Sony Reader. Available in a range of materials, styles and colours.

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“ I’m very satisfied and couldn’t have found this version anywhere else. Congratulations. I will be recommending your site! ”

Sarah

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Screen Protection for eReaders

The beauty of our screen protectors is that you’ll hardly notice them on your screen until you really need them. Made from an ultra-high clarity plastic, they protect from scratches and fingerprints and ensure that your eReader screen stays as good as new.

BeachBuoy for eReaders

When our customers started requesting that we make the BeachBuoy (see page 29)in a larger size so that they can read their Kindle in thebath, who were we to argue? This case is not only100% waterproof to 5m / 16ft (the BSI gaveus the thumbs up on the IP57and IP58 tests), it’ll alsoprotect your Kindle,Sony Reader and anyTablet device measuring 190 × 123 × 8.51mm fromdust, sand and sticky fingers.

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“ It’s conclusive: Proporta exclusive, unobtrusive, very elusive - Music on the move! ”

Steve Litchfield - All About Symbian

Sports ArmbandStay in tune on the move with full protection, easy access and minimal bulk.The Proporta Sports Armband includes a pocket for your house key or locker key so you need never stick it down your sock again, and is made from adjustable,elasticated neoprene to suit all arm sizes. Muscles not included.

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“ I have to say, the BeachBuoy is a cut above everything else I have tried... If you spend any time on the water or at the beach, it’s a small investment for protecting your gadgets. “

Michael R Martin - PalmAddicts

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“ I’m very pleased with it indeed. It protects the Apple iPad extremely well and the timeless design just oozes quality ”

Roy Judd

To see a video and learn more about Proporta Smart visit www.proportasmart.com

Proporta SmartThe Proporta Smart collection offers a thought provoking, alternative way ofprotecting your mobile devices. We have specifically sourced materials which have a reduced CO2 gas footprint - like recycled leather, fast growing bamboo, and natural hessian. Even the C-Clips which hold your device in place are made from 30% recycled plastic, a method which has proved so effective that Propota has introduced it in to the main range.

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Useful InformationProporta prides itself on its outstanding customer service and always strives to answer any questions that you may have. Our extensive Frequently Answered Questions page should solve any problems, as well as providing all the necessary contact details: www.proporta.com/faqs

Ordering ProcessOrders are processed and shipped out on working days only (Monday to Friday, excluding bank holidays). We try our very best to send all orders within two working days and will send you an email as soon as your order leaves our hands. If you choose to pay by credit or debit card, please be assured that we will not charge your card until we have dispatched your order.

Proporta is both happy and grateful to accept payment using the following credit/debit cards:

Get your hands on the latest Proporta offers. Find out more at proporta.com/freestuff

Shipping CostsStandard worldwide

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Contact InformationIf our FAQ section doesn’t answer your question and you still need to get in touch, you can contact us via our online enquiry system where we’ll aim to answer your question within 24 hours. Alternatively, you can contact our Customer Services team who will try their best to help you.

Phone: +44 (0) 845 123 2848Email: [email protected]

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