Let's start with what makes it no ordinary piece of luggage, it features an extendable patented "anti-gravity" handle that can pivot away from the case. The handle operates using the same principle as wheel barrow-In short, it means that 85 per cent of the weight of the luggage is automatically balanced over the bag's two powered wheels, where the motors are actually inside, so none of this technology is wasted taking up valuable packing space.

If you happen to be transporting gold bullion or have temporarily weak wrists, the remaining 15 per cent may still be a struggle. Fear not, the Hybrid PA's "pancake motors" (Nano technology) come to the rescue. While strong and reliable are two words I would not normally associate with a pancake, these motors, powered by rechargeable batteries, combine an intelligent torque control system with sensors in the anti-gravity handle to make luggage feel light as feather, even if you're running up and down the streets of San Francisco. The impressive performance of the Hybrid PA Series Bag; is really the ultimate travel gadget, and will power up for a mile and a half on one charge uphill, enough to get you to most destinations where you can use the adaptors supplied and plug-in just like your mobile phone. With a modular multi-bag design, (with separate laptop and weekend bag that zip together and can be used as single hand luggage or separately on the main bag). With flat motor technology which kicks in whenever it senses you need an bit of extra muscle and even an umbrella included in the bag handle the Hybrid PA will be the first bag you look forward to trundling for your next away trip. It really is the ultimate in flexibility especially with airline terms and conditions changing all the time. � Flat motor technology built into the wheels to assist when going up gradients, curbs, steps � Anti-gravity handle putting 85% of the weight over the wheels � Optimised weight-distribution makes for a much lighter load, and the adjustable handle ensures that even the tallest people won�t scuff their heels on the bag when walking � Soft ballistic nylon case with removable lap top and weekend bags � Multi bag design allowing owner to check in whole bag or the flexibility to remove two pieces and treat as hand luggage � Live Locator ID � a unique ID to help locate your suitcase in the event of loss � Made in Britain

So at last hi-tech power assisted luggage with anti-gravity handle -because the world is not flat and its not the eighties.

Click here to view the Discovery Channel feature. Please go to www.liveluggage.com to Media Centre and download the hi-res images. Or for editors wanting to test drive the new soft top contact Clive Hemsley on clive.hemsley@liveluggage.com or Telephone +44 1491 636 393