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4.5
I hate to complain about this bag. I wanted so much to love it. It really is a beautiful bag but it's usefulness was really questionable. First, I have to agree with some other reviewers about how tight spaced it is inside. The outside pocket is really just not useful, you can barely fit anything of consequence in there. The main compartments are the same .... it's lovely to look at but thinking about using it on a daily basis and reaching in and out of this thing and what stuff I will be needing to take here and there...I could tell this would not work and I"'m not even necessarily hauling a laptop back and forth all the time....it just seemed very limited in space. But...aside from the space issue....I was even willing to overcome those things because of how absolutely professional and lovely this bag was.....HOWEVER.....I remembered reading from another reviewer about the handle coming loose so I took a close look at where the handles were attached to the body of the case and, without pulling down on the handles...just letting them fall to the sides, I could already tell they were glued on, not sewn...and.....they were already appearing to become unglued. I could tell that if I really wanted to pull down on the handle, I could probably easily pull it off. Then, thinking about carrying this case with a possible laptop or whatever I might have that would put strain/weight on the handles....I could easily see them detaching from the case. With that being said...I made arrangements to return it. Such a shame because it is such a beautiful case. but I'm not buying it to put it on a shelf, so it's going back.Normally, I wouldn't speak about myself in the third person, but I feel that I must today. Mama loves her new bag. Mama loves how her 13" wide laptop fits perfect in the removable pouch. Mama likes how it stands up on its own. Mama likes how it fits under her arm when she wears the strap. Mama loves all the additional compartments, pockets, and dividers. She even likes all the pencil/pen holders and key chain holder. The leather was perfect and the interior very classy. Mama likes to bring this to get her tire changed yesterday and whenever she is needing to work on her latest project. Mama likes looking at on the floor next to her desk, in her closet, or on the kitchen table. She had problems with other products who boasted this and that, well, this one actually delivered on this and that. Mama very satisfied for the second home for her second husband. (Her laptop's first home is on Mama's lap.) Worth every penny.While this is a nice looking briefcase it is not very functional. As a previous reviewer noted it is a tight fit. A small laptop or pad and one thin file folder along with a standard steno pad takes up all the space, and that's with removing the 'padded insert'. Yes, the front area does allow for a few pens and/or small accessories. But for someone on the go that needs to carry a few documents or files and a back-up power cord I would not recommend this particular bag. Samsonite carries some nice and more functional briefcases.I was hesitant to purchase this briefcase because I was worried that it was a little out of style based on the photos and I was worried based on a couple of other reviews that it might be to heavy. I finally decided to take a chance and I was pleasantly surprised when it arrived. The first day into work, I received compliments. I like that it is slimmer and not too bulky. I teach and some days all I carry are folders and on other days I carry my iPad or laptop. This briefcase is versatile enough to satisfy those requirements. On days that I don't carry a laptop, I pull out the protective sleeve to allow for more folders. Glad I made this purchase.La calidad es inmejorable. Lo compre hace más de seis años y está como nuevo!!!! Desde el 2013 lo he usado todos los días para trabajar y está intacto, no tiene ningún rasguño. El cuero está como nuevo. Definitivamente la mejor inversión que he hecho en mi vida. Lo recomiendo.Yes, I read the reviews that said it was heavy. This is actually quite a heavy bag. It looks very good for interviews, but there is not much space in it, and it weighs quite a bit. I will still use it to go to interviews, but I wish it were a bit lighter. I would like the center pocket to be removable, but it is not.I love this briefcase. I needed something that looked more professional and this worked out perfectly. It is fairly slim, so I cannot stuff a million things in it. However, I am the type of person who WILL stuff a million things in my bag and make it too heavy to carry, so this helps me minimize what I carry on a daily basis. The leather is very stiff, and I'm hoping that it will loosen up a bit after using it more, but otherwise I have no complaints. I do not bother using the laptop sleeve.This bag is very nice looking and durable, but it's horribly uncomfortable to carry and travel with - the straps are hard and dig into your shoulder and there's no section to hook it to your luggage so you either have to carry it or deal with it falling and toppling over your bag.. My mistake for not checking this early I assumed this was a standard for a traveling briefcase. If you need it for the look and paperwork go for it, but if you're a traveling professional that carries a laptop and need this to be convenient when you're in different states every week , seek elsewhere ... I wish I could have loved it buf I'll be purchasing a different bagPerfect fit, love it. Not same quality as other of the same brand though. Bought one at 500$ last summer and the leather is of course more resistant. But i like it, not not heavy, classy.Beautifully made product with high quality material. Better than expected!
