The look of this bag really appealed to me it is a really sharp looking bag. Functionality wise, I think they could have made some improvements without effecting the cost very much.
The buckles and straps for both the front and back compartments are mainly decorative, there is no way to adjust them without modifications. There is plenty of expansion room in the compartments themselves but if you put too much stuff in them the buckles won't snap, defeating the expansion of the compartments. I don't always need the extra room, but when I do need to stuff a few extra things in the bag it is nice to know it will be secure.
To remedy this problem I took the bag to a local cobbler and had him modify it. He added two holes to each of the front buckle straps and installed two magnetic clasps to the ends of the decorative straps on the rear of the bag. This allows both compartments to be secured when at full capacity. The price of the modification was $12 and makes the bag much more versatile and doesn't impact the look.
Other than that, I really like the bag. I'm finding it a bit difficult to organize all the various electronic gadgets I carry with me, but there would be no way to remedy that without making the bag more bulky and that would defeat its style. SOLO D535-3 Classic Collection Colombian Leather 15.6" Laptop Portfolio - Dark Brown
I have been using this briefcase for several months now and I am very happy with it. Looks great. Fits my 15.4" laptop very nicely. Has a bunch of compartments that can hold pens, cell phone, pda, power adapter, a few thin folders, pads of paper etc. If you are looking for a laptop bag that can hold large amounts of files, folders, other computer equipment, this is not the bag for you. However, if you want a stylish briefcase that can hold a laptop and a moderate amount of documents and accessories, I think you will be very happy with this one.
I put this bag through about two years of serious use without a problem. It fit my 15" macbook pro perfectly. It was so stylish that my father trashed his more functional company provided briefcase and bought one for himself. Last year I would have given this bag 5 stars, with the only complaint being it's a little too small for serious school or business use. It basically fits a 15" laptop, the AC adaptor, a mouse, and a couple of folders or thin books. Anything more and it begins to bulge and look rather ridiculous, the buckles won't close, and you worry about breaking the handle which doesn't seem altogether sturdy.
This year, however, I have to take off two stars. It ruined two pairs of pants, and the silver ring that the handle was attached to (one of them) fell off without me noticing while I was only using the shoulder strap. How did it ruin two pairs of pants? It starts to bleed after awhile. For light pants, when this happens, its a complete disaster. Brown streak marks on your pants is never flattering, especially ones that don't come off all the way in the wash.
So would I recommend this? Only if you're planning on buying a new briefcase in a year or two. If you're looking for something to last a few years or longer, get something else.
Solo 15.4- Inch Leather Laptop Portfolio
Great price for a solid quality leather bag. Well constructed. Fits laptop and cables/cords in protective sleeve. Lot's of pockets for stuff. Lightweight.
I'd been looking for the perfect bag for a long time and this one was as close as I could find with a fair price.
I bought this as a gift for my brother who's a med student. He absolutely loves it and says that it works perfectly for carrying around all of his necessities. He has a wide screen laptop which fits very nicely into the protective sleeve. Lots of pockets to keep track of the little things and roomy enough for files, paperwork, books, etc. The leather is a dark chocolate brown...a little more rugged than the standard black laptop bag/briefcase--perfect for my brother!
Let's start with the good stuff: It's a good looking bad and I've received compliments on it. It also feels very well made, not cheap like some of the ones I've had in the past. The straps, handle, etc seem sturdy and show no signs of wear/tear. I have a 17" laptop and it's squeezes into this bag nicely. I like the pen holders and other little pockets that hold things like cards and such.
Let's move on to the 'not so good': Although this bag looks like it could store a lot of stuff, it doesn't. I have a laptop, power cord, a headset, a notebook and some pens. And this bag is pretty full. I've managed to squeeze a few more goodies into it, but this is not a backpack replacement. So if you have a LOT of stuff, you'll need something larger.
Overall, I love it. The space issues have actually helped me determine what I REALLY need vs. what's just nice to have around. Also, I don't look like a total tool anymore with my nasty vinyl backpack :) - Laptop Case - Laptop Bags - Computer Bags - Business Case'
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