McKlein USA W Series La Grange Leather Vertical Detachable-Wheeled Ladies'

I first saw McKlein briefcases in "SKY MALL" catalogue in 2001; I've wanted one ever since. Well, I finally purchased the La Grange syle a couple of weeks ago. I LOVE IT! It is sylish, well made and practical for business travel. The ability to covert from rolling to either shoulder or handle style is what sold me; the patented mechanism works very well and the coversion from wheelie bag is simple and efficient. The inside of the case is beige lined, so you can find stuff easily. It is roomy and fits everything perfectly without being overstuffed including peripherals(note: I am completely paperless). I am hoping this is the last briefcase I will ever buy, the lifetime warrantee assures this. The red colour is a darker cherry red, very nice, not garrish.

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STM Bags Medium Revolution Backpack, Fits Most 15" Screens, Burnt Orange/Carbon

This bag is a great bag for the price. It has alot of space to put tons of stuff. I actually put 2 laptops and adapters in this bag already but the only reason that I put 4 stars is because its straps aren't strong enough to hold the weight of both.

But then again I have an Asus Republic of Gamers G53JW-XA1 and that's alot of weight to carry in almost any laptop bag. One other thing to note is that this bag enough to fit a 17 inch laptop. A regular 15 inch laptop fits and has alot of space at the top of the Laptop compartment whilst my Asus ROG G53JW-XA1 fits snuggly into the laptop compartment.

I personally fit my Asus, my Iomega 2TB external hard drive, a 500GB 2.5inch portable hard drive and alot of other stuff into this backpack.

The backpack "rain coat" is neatly hidden away at the bottom of the backpack in a velcro pocket. I don't use the cellphone holder or the 2 bottle holders, but the both seem good and sturdy.

In the main compartment there is a small pocket that I usually keep my Iomega and the portable hard drive. This pocket is located on the "door" for the hidden laptop compartment which is held by velcro. The front compartment is large and has space for alot of things and separate pockets for your pencils,pens and flash drives. There is also another pocket on the outer flap where you can keep other things, I usually keep my wallet there. And there is a small pocket at the front in which you can keep your iPod or other easily scratched electronics or items since it's made of soft material like microfibres.

All in all, I believe that this is a great laptop backpack except for the stitching on the straps which should have been done with stronger threads or catgut or something else that would allow you to support alot more weight such as two laptops which can easily fit in this backpack.

I'd easily recommend this backpack for anyone who is going to use it for the transport of any laptop, just ensure that you only put one in there, or be very careful when transporting more than one when wearing the backpack.

Also to note, backpack looks exactly as seen in images and delivery time was very short.

Another great item from Amazon :)

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McKlein USA W Series Winnetka Leather Women's Briefcase

I have started traveling for business and needed to replace my existing computer bag. My old one was a soft cloth Jantzen bag in which I could stuff everything - laptop, files, extra cable, purse contents, etc. Of course it weighed a ton afterward! :-) It also did not look like a computer bag (which I loved).

The features that sold me on this bag were:
1.) Looks - it may be hard to tell in photos, but there is stitching detail around the bag that helps to set off the bag design. My husband likes that more than I do, but I have to admit it is a nice detail. I, too, chose the red - a very nice, dark red color.

2.) The extra pocket in front - great to grab pens, glasses, keys, airline boarding passes, small (and I mean small) notebook, etc.

3.) I thought I would enjoy having the laptop sleeve - I've been looking for a laptop bag that had almost a 'bag within a bag' so that I could carry the larger bag while traveling and when at a customer site, carry a small, sleek bag with just the laptop and charger. However, this is not the bag for that. Due to the width limitations (discussed below), I have not used the sleeve at all.

4.) Length / width: length would accommodate my laptop and width was somewhere 'in the middle' of laptops being offered on the market.

What I do like about the bag is:
1.) Its looks - as I said, very professional

2.) Leather quality and color - it adds some weight to have a leather bag over a nylon or cloth one, but there is nothing better for longetivity. I expect the leather to age nicely. The red color should complement anything I choose to wear.

3.) There is a pocket on the front (described above) and two additional zippered compartments inside.

4.) The handles are a good length to put over the shoulder without having to have another shoulder strap. (I'm 5'5") I can easily carry the bag over my shoulder or with my hand.

5.) It does allow me to carry the minimal amount of things I need to bring with me on a business trip.

What I don't like about this bag:
1.) The bag looks so nice, I wanted to use it both as a purse and a laptop bag so I could conveniently travel with just 2 items - it and my roll-on suitcase. The laptop bag needs to be a bit wider to achieve that. I could not add my wallet (the bag would not zip) until I took out photos and some extraneous frequent purchase cards. Also, all pockets are very deep so it is hard to keep your lipstick, for example, easily accessible without having to dig through everything else at the bottom of a pocket. (I'm thinking of finding (making) some zippered bags to keep similar items together - easier to find and store in the pocket.)

2.) As mentioned by another reviewer, the middle zippered pocket, where you would expect to be able to put a notebook portfolio, will not accommodate it. So that means that it must be put in the same compartment where you put your peripherals - charger, mouse, cable, wallet, etc. Not a big problem, but you have to ensure you've shoved the peripherals aside so the portfolio can slide to the bottom. If you only travel with a few loose papers or a paper pad without the portfolio cover, this would not be a problem.

3.) A small item, there is a nice key holder hook in the front pocket, but it needs to have a longer length. It is so short, you can't raise it up to hook your keys onto it. You must put your hand with your keys inside the not-very-wide pocket and manage to slide your keys onto the hook. However, handy to find your keys, once done. (I'm getting better at it)

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McKlein USA W Series Hillside Laptop Tote

I was looking for a new bag to carry my Macbook Pro. For daily use, I also carry several files and my lunch to work. When I travel, I would use my computer bag as a purse, so I need room for a wallet, small make-up bag, keys, water bottle, etc., and maybe a sweater. I liked the company's story, as it appears to be started by a young woman social entrepreneur who is providing employment opportunities in her native Thailand, where the bags are manufactured. This is a nice-looking bag, and seems like it will be durable. It has two pockets on either side of the main compartment that can be used for narrow files or notebooks. The main compartment is divided by the padded laptop section and a deep interior zipper pocket. My main complaint is that none of the compartments is wide enough to be practical for carrying purse items and other items for daily use or for travel. If you need a good bag for a laptop, a few peripherals, some files, and notebooks, it should be good, however.

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Lowepro Fastpack 350-Black

Watch as I load the gear from my smaller bag into my new Lowpro Fastpack 350. I was using a smaller bag that I was starting to outgrow. Love the new bag it answered all my issues I was having with my smaller bag.

Product Description

On streets or trails, you can shoot all day when you wear the lightweight, comfortable Fastpack 350 backpack by Lowepro. It protects a digital SLR with grip and a 24-70mm f/ 2.8 or 70-200mm f/2.8 lens attached, plus 17" Widescreen notebook. Generous storage for additional lenses such as 18-200mm, 100, 400 VR, or 70-300mm f/4, flash, and other personal accessories. You won't miss a shot, because side-entry compartments let you grab equipment and accessories, even while you're on the move or without taking the backpack completely off! Customize the easy-to-access main compartment with adjustable dividers, use the outer organizer to keep larger accessories handy, and manage memory cards with a built-in pocket. Brethable, contoured shoulder straps distribute weight evenly.

Features

• Side Entry Compartment provides easy access to D-SLR equipment and accessories, even when pack is being worn
• Triple Compartment Design ensures superior camera protection, notebook protection (fits up to a 17" Widescreen)
• 180-Degree access panel with adjustable dividers provides excellent protection in a customized fit that's easy to load.
• Outer accessory pockets provide external storage for other accessories with fast access
• Tough, water-resistant outer fabric protects against moisture and abrasion

Timbuk2 Phoenix Laptop Backpack

Or close enough. This bag is fantastic though. I've had it for half a year and have taken it on many trips. It holds more stuff than I ever wanted to bring, doesn't rip, has zipper pulls that don't get caught, and has the niftiest laptop holder. Yeah, I just said that.
It's a good bag. To test it out I stuck a kid in it and hauled him around the house just to get the feel of things. The straps are probably one of the best features I've seen on a bag. Very easy to adjust for people of all sizes, attached with nylon webbing so they can move around farther, and they come with a removable sternum strap.
I'm planning on taking it traveling with me in a few months and know it will stand the use. The only thing some people seem to be asking is if it is waterproof. Water resistant, definitely. The inside is, I think, pvc liner, and when you velcro the inside of the bag, pull down the top flap, and buckle the main strap, yes, it's water resistant. Rain probably won't get into your bag. I just took it for a weekend trip to San Francisco, and all my things were fine. If you were planning on taking it white water rafting or on some type of water excursion, no, it's not water proof, bring dry sacks.

Product Description

The ber-backpack for your laptop and kitchen sink.

Features

• polyester
• Custom-fit strap design for a truer, more comfortable fit.
• Expands from 26L to 35L when you need extra capacity Padded, low profile internal laptop compartment for full protection without the bulk
• Timbuk2's trademarked Swing Around Access; grab your laptop without taking off your pack. Paired velcro loops to secure your helmet/headphones
• Front organizer pockets fit must have accessories Fine weave ballistic with the Timbuk2 color and durability you would expect.
• On-strap bottle opener for party tricks and quick refreshmen Vista loop for 'blinky' bike light attachment.

Timbuk2 Command Laptop TSA-Friendly Messenger Bag

I am rough on my bags. My office is at a power plant, and I travel constantly. I put a lot of abuse on my bags. I have worn out many, many, laptop bags, computer cases, and backpacks dragging them around with me to all of these locations. I finally resorted to using a military backpack that was specially made for the US Army Rangers to use in Afganistan, that one seems to hold up, but it lacks that 'professional' look. (professional soldier YES, but not professional desk jockey)

I had the chance to try this bag out and I must say I am impressed. While it has not been put through the ringer for months on end yet, I can tell right away this is MUCH better than the rest of the laptop cases and computer bags I have used in the past. It is thick and heavy, sturdy stitched, comfortable, and roomy. This thing is great.

Starting with the laptop pocket, yes it folds out so it will supposedly be TSA legal to put through the x-ray scanner at the airport, but tell that to the TSA person who's yelling for you to take it out. It may meet their guidelines, but just take it out anyway or you'll argue away any time you tried to save. The pocket is padded nicely and easy to access without having to open the entire bag up. Nice secure zipper. Even has a smaller padded pocket inside that one to perfectly hold my iPad. Nice touch!

The remainder of the bag is great too. Nice little pockets for odds-n-ends, and water bottle holder on the side. The interior is roomy, more so than it seems by looking. Once you start putting things in, it just keeps filling, its like the clown car of messenger bags. Best part, after I crammed way too much in there, it was still comfortable to carry.

I particularly like the buckles for the flap. Not sure if 'buckle' is the right word, but whatever you call them, I like them. Im tired of breaking buckles or snaps, or the plastic clips. The 'c-ring' type buckle is quick, easy, and secure. Its a small thing, but the small things are what separate ok items from great ones. The straps and everything else are just right, comfortable and easy to adjust.

Overall, this is just one heck of a well designed and well thought out bag. My opinion of this is that it seems to be designed by a USER, instead of some designer somewhere trying to make what he thinks someone would want. This screams that someone who actually uses these bags designed it, which from the info I read seems to be how this company started out.

***UDATE 12/27/12*** I spent most of 2012 traveling every week for work. Meaning airports Monday and Friday, rental cars, and my days spent at power plants. This is STILL my laptop bag, and it still looks great, still works perfect, and believe it or not, still doesnt even have ONE tear or popped stitch I can find. This product is MADE TO LAST!

Product Description

What's this bag all about? More Berlin than Berkeley, the Command's oxford nylon and anodized hardware make it Timbuk2's most sophisticated bag. Paired with a TSA compliant crater sleeve with separate laptop and iPad pockets, it s a free upgrade magnet. Product Info TSA compliant laptop compartment unzips to lie flat for airport security. High density foam laptop sleeve with crater holes for breezy air ciruclation. Durable oxford nylon fabric feels smooth and has a subtle sheen. New Features External Dimensions Will Your Laptop Fit? Which Timbuk2 Messenger Bag is Right for You? MESSENGER STYLE BRIEFCASE STYLE Classic Messenger Bag D-Lux Laptop Messenger Bag Commute Control Command Lifetime Guarantee Laptop Pocket Slash Laptop Pocket Padded Laptop Pocket Padded Laptop Pocket Padded Laptop Pocket Padded Laptop Pocket Electronic Device Fit 10", 13", 15", 17", 19" 13", 15", 17" 13", 15", 17" 13", 15" 13", 15", 17" Dedicated iPad Pocket TSA compliant external laptop compartment Grab Strap to carry as a briefcase Detachable Shoulder Strap Napoleon side-entry accessory pocket Materials Durable Ballistic Nylon Durable Ballistic Nylon Durable Ballistic Nylon Refined Weave Nylon Refined Weave Nylon About Timbuk2 Timbuk2 was born in a San Francisco garage and raised on the backs of hard-working bike messengers. Since 1989, we ve manufactured good-looking, tough-as-hell bags that you can truly make your own. Timbuk2 bags outlast jobs, relationships and sadly, even some pets. We work hard and play harder.

Features

• nylon
• Durable oxford nylon fabric feels smooth and has a subtle sheen.
• Waterproof TPU liner.
• Classic Messenger fit.
• Improved TSA compliant external laptop compartment unzips and lies flat for going through security without removing your laptop.
• Crater laptop sleeve: superior foam protection with twice the ventilation.

W Series Glen Ellyn Leather 2-in-1 Removable-Wheeled Women's Briefcase Color: Pink

What sets this bag appart from others is its femininity. I have seen many wheeled cases... all of them "luggage looking" in construction... and couldn't bring myself to purchase one. I'm a woman, I have style, I don't want to be lumped with all the men but rather stand out on my own. This bag allows me to do that. It's made of nice quality leather, the stitching is strong, and it holds quite a bit. It's not for those who need to lug a ton, but my 15.4" laptop fits the sleeve (snug, but it does fit), there's room for a few files and my leather portfolio, and in the front area I carry a power cord, extra USB connector, and some basics like pens, extra discs, etc. The detachable wheels are a GREAT idea. It does take a few minutes to remove them and then conceal the open zippers, and it's not the most graceful task, so I'd recommend removing it prior to meeting your clients! That being said, those minor inconveniences are a small price to pay for the ability to relieve my neck and shoulder of the burdon of a briefcase.

I purchased the red and it's gorgeous. It's a show-stopping shade very similar to the color of lipstick the starlets wore in the 50's and 60's. I'd recommend looking at all of the colors directly on the McKlein website (www.mckleinusa.com) because the interior and thread colors are sometimes ususual and obvious (such as what appears to be red thread with black leather, and orange thread with brown leather). The interiors also come in different colors (mine is orange). I found the McKlein representatives very helpful in answering any questions I had.

Oh, if anyone is interested in the pink, the rep told me it was closer to a bubble-gum pink than a blush pink :)

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McKlein USA W Series La Grange Leather Vertical Detachable-Wheeled Ladies'

I first saw McKlein briefcases in "SKY MALL" catalogue in 2001; I've wanted one ever since. Well, I finally purchased the La Grange syle a couple of weeks ago. I LOVE IT! It is sylish, well made and practical for business travel. The ability to covert from rolling to either shoulder or handle style is what sold me; the patented mechanism works very well and the coversion from wheelie bag is simple and efficient. The inside of the case is beige lined, so you can find stuff easily. It is roomy and fits everything perfectly without being overstuffed including peripherals(note: I am completely paperless). I am hoping this is the last briefcase I will ever buy, the lifetime warrantee assures this. The red colour is a darker cherry red, very nice, not garrish.

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McKlein USA W Series La Grange Leather Vertical Detachable-Wheeled Ladies'

I first saw McKlein briefcases in "SKY MALL" catalogue in 2001; I've wanted one ever since. Well, I finally purchased the La Grange syle a couple of weeks ago. I LOVE IT! It is sylish, well made and practical for business travel. The ability to covert from rolling to either shoulder or handle style is what sold me; the patented mechanism works very well and the coversion from wheelie bag is simple and efficient. The inside of the case is beige lined, so you can find stuff easily. It is roomy and fits everything perfectly without being overstuffed including peripherals(note: I am completely paperless). I am hoping this is the last briefcase I will ever buy, the lifetime warrantee assures this. The red colour is a darker cherry red, very nice, not garrish.

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Timbuk2 Command Laptop TSA-Friendly Messenger Bag

I am rough on my bags. My office is at a power plant, and I travel constantly. I put a lot of abuse on my bags. I have worn out many, many, laptop bags, computer cases, and backpacks dragging them around with me to all of these locations. I finally resorted to using a military backpack that was specially made for the US Army Rangers to use in Afganistan, that one seems to hold up, but it lacks that 'professional' look. (professional soldier YES, but not professional desk jockey)

I had the chance to try this bag out and I must say I am impressed. While it has not been put through the ringer for months on end yet, I can tell right away this is MUCH better than the rest of the laptop cases and computer bags I have used in the past. It is thick and heavy, sturdy stitched, comfortable, and roomy. This thing is great.

Starting with the laptop pocket, yes it folds out so it will supposedly be TSA legal to put through the x-ray scanner at the airport, but tell that to the TSA person who's yelling for you to take it out. It may meet their guidelines, but just take it out anyway or you'll argue away any time you tried to save. The pocket is padded nicely and easy to access without having to open the entire bag up. Nice secure zipper. Even has a smaller padded pocket inside that one to perfectly hold my iPad. Nice touch!

The remainder of the bag is great too. Nice little pockets for odds-n-ends, and water bottle holder on the side. The interior is roomy, more so than it seems by looking. Once you start putting things in, it just keeps filling, its like the clown car of messenger bags. Best part, after I crammed way too much in there, it was still comfortable to carry.

I particularly like the buckles for the flap. Not sure if 'buckle' is the right word, but whatever you call them, I like them. Im tired of breaking buckles or snaps, or the plastic clips. The 'c-ring' type buckle is quick, easy, and secure. Its a small thing, but the small things are what separate ok items from great ones. The straps and everything else are just right, comfortable and easy to adjust.

Overall, this is just one heck of a well designed and well thought out bag. My opinion of this is that it seems to be designed by a USER, instead of some designer somewhere trying to make what he thinks someone would want. This screams that someone who actually uses these bags designed it, which from the info I read seems to be how this company started out.

***UDATE 12/27/12*** I spent most of 2012 traveling every week for work. Meaning airports Monday and Friday, rental cars, and my days spent at power plants. This is STILL my laptop bag, and it still looks great, still works perfect, and believe it or not, still doesnt even have ONE tear or popped stitch I can find. This product is MADE TO LAST!

Product Description

What's this bag all about? More Berlin than Berkeley, the Command's oxford nylon and anodized hardware make it Timbuk2's most sophisticated bag. Paired with a TSA compliant crater sleeve with separate laptop and iPad pockets, it s a free upgrade magnet. Product Info TSA compliant laptop compartment unzips to lie flat for airport security. High density foam laptop sleeve with crater holes for breezy air ciruclation. Durable oxford nylon fabric feels smooth and has a subtle sheen. New Features External Dimensions Will Your Laptop Fit? Which Timbuk2 Messenger Bag is Right for You? MESSENGER STYLE BRIEFCASE STYLE Classic Messenger Bag D-Lux Laptop Messenger Bag Commute Control Command Lifetime Guarantee Laptop Pocket Slash Laptop Pocket Padded Laptop Pocket Padded Laptop Pocket Padded Laptop Pocket Padded Laptop Pocket Electronic Device Fit 10", 13", 15", 17", 19" 13", 15", 17" 13", 15", 17" 13", 15" 13", 15", 17" Dedicated iPad Pocket TSA compliant external laptop compartment Grab Strap to carry as a briefcase Detachable Shoulder Strap Napoleon side-entry accessory pocket Materials Durable Ballistic Nylon Durable Ballistic Nylon Durable Ballistic Nylon Refined Weave Nylon Refined Weave Nylon About Timbuk2 Timbuk2 was born in a San Francisco garage and raised on the backs of hard-working bike messengers. Since 1989, we ve manufactured good-looking, tough-as-hell bags that you can truly make your own. Timbuk2 bags outlast jobs, relationships and sadly, even some pets. We work hard and play harder.

Features

• nylon
• Durable oxford nylon fabric feels smooth and has a subtle sheen.
• Waterproof TPU liner.
• Classic Messenger fit.
• Improved TSA compliant external laptop compartment unzips and lies flat for going through security without removing your laptop.
• Crater laptop sleeve: superior foam protection with twice the ventilation.

McKlein USA W Series Winnetka Leather Women's Briefcase

I have started traveling for business and needed to replace my existing computer bag. My old one was a soft cloth Jantzen bag in which I could stuff everything - laptop, files, extra cable, purse contents, etc. Of course it weighed a ton afterward! :-) It also did not look like a computer bag (which I loved).

The features that sold me on this bag were:
1.) Looks - it may be hard to tell in photos, but there is stitching detail around the bag that helps to set off the bag design. My husband likes that more than I do, but I have to admit it is a nice detail. I, too, chose the red - a very nice, dark red color.

2.) The extra pocket in front - great to grab pens, glasses, keys, airline boarding passes, small (and I mean small) notebook, etc.

3.) I thought I would enjoy having the laptop sleeve - I've been looking for a laptop bag that had almost a 'bag within a bag' so that I could carry the larger bag while traveling and when at a customer site, carry a small, sleek bag with just the laptop and charger. However, this is not the bag for that. Due to the width limitations (discussed below), I have not used the sleeve at all.

4.) Length / width: length would accommodate my laptop and width was somewhere 'in the middle' of laptops being offered on the market.

What I do like about the bag is:
1.) Its looks - as I said, very professional

2.) Leather quality and color - it adds some weight to have a leather bag over a nylon or cloth one, but there is nothing better for longetivity. I expect the leather to age nicely. The red color should complement anything I choose to wear.

3.) There is a pocket on the front (described above) and two additional zippered compartments inside.

4.) The handles are a good length to put over the shoulder without having to have another shoulder strap. (I'm 5'5") I can easily carry the bag over my shoulder or with my hand.

5.) It does allow me to carry the minimal amount of things I need to bring with me on a business trip.

What I don't like about this bag:
1.) The bag looks so nice, I wanted to use it both as a purse and a laptop bag so I could conveniently travel with just 2 items - it and my roll-on suitcase. The laptop bag needs to be a bit wider to achieve that. I could not add my wallet (the bag would not zip) until I took out photos and some extraneous frequent purchase cards. Also, all pockets are very deep so it is hard to keep your lipstick, for example, easily accessible without having to dig through everything else at the bottom of a pocket. (I'm thinking of finding (making) some zippered bags to keep similar items together - easier to find and store in the pocket.)

2.) As mentioned by another reviewer, the middle zippered pocket, where you would expect to be able to put a notebook portfolio, will not accommodate it. So that means that it must be put in the same compartment where you put your peripherals - charger, mouse, cable, wallet, etc. Not a big problem, but you have to ensure you've shoved the peripherals aside so the portfolio can slide to the bottom. If you only travel with a few loose papers or a paper pad without the portfolio cover, this would not be a problem.

3.) A small item, there is a nice key holder hook in the front pocket, but it needs to have a longer length. It is so short, you can't raise it up to hook your keys onto it. You must put your hand with your keys inside the not-very-wide pocket and manage to slide your keys onto the hook. However, handy to find your keys, once done. (I'm getting better at it)

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McKlein USA W Series Lake Forest Leather Women's 15.4" Laptop Case

As the title says, this is probably one of the best bags I have ever owned. It is sleek and stylish, but SO versatile at the same time. The bag is beautiful itself, I have received a lot of compliments on it, even from strangers in the elevator! The bag is a little stiff but still flexible enough not to be annoying. There is plenty of room inside for my laptop, cords, portable mouse, a few CDs and a couple of folders. My favorite part though is the adjustable shoulder strap. I live in the North and in the winter those nice shorter handles just dont cut it when trying to put it on your shoulder over a huge winter coat. I like the flexibility the shoulder strap offers for winter especially, because then the bag actually FITS on my shoulder and I can carry that and anything else I may have while I walk to my office building. Short straps slide off too easily and have caused me to spill my coffee more than once. And yes, I know its a little thing, but thats real life use and its pretty important! Dont ever get between a woman and her coffee. Just one of the many things that makes this a fantastic bag

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McKlein USA W Series Lake Forest Leather Women's 15.4" Laptop Case

As the title says, this is probably one of the best bags I have ever owned. It is sleek and stylish, but SO versatile at the same time. The bag is beautiful itself, I have received a lot of compliments on it, even from strangers in the elevator! The bag is a little stiff but still flexible enough not to be annoying. There is plenty of room inside for my laptop, cords, portable mouse, a few CDs and a couple of folders. My favorite part though is the adjustable shoulder strap. I live in the North and in the winter those nice shorter handles just dont cut it when trying to put it on your shoulder over a huge winter coat. I like the flexibility the shoulder strap offers for winter especially, because then the bag actually FITS on my shoulder and I can carry that and anything else I may have while I walk to my office building. Short straps slide off too easily and have caused me to spill my coffee more than once. And yes, I know its a little thing, but thats real life use and its pretty important! Dont ever get between a woman and her coffee. Just one of the many things that makes this a fantastic bag

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McKlein USA W Series La Grange Leather Vertical Detachable-Wheeled Ladies'

I first saw McKlein briefcases in "SKY MALL" catalogue in 2001; I've wanted one ever since. Well, I finally purchased the La Grange syle a couple of weeks ago. I LOVE IT! It is sylish, well made and practical for business travel. The ability to covert from rolling to either shoulder or handle style is what sold me; the patented mechanism works very well and the coversion from wheelie bag is simple and efficient. The inside of the case is beige lined, so you can find stuff easily. It is roomy and fits everything perfectly without being overstuffed including peripherals(note: I am completely paperless). I am hoping this is the last briefcase I will ever buy, the lifetime warrantee assures this. The red colour is a darker cherry red, very nice, not garrish.

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Timbuk2 Phoenix Laptop Backpack

Or close enough. This bag is fantastic though. I've had it for half a year and have taken it on many trips. It holds more stuff than I ever wanted to bring, doesn't rip, has zipper pulls that don't get caught, and has the niftiest laptop holder. Yeah, I just said that.
It's a good bag. To test it out I stuck a kid in it and hauled him around the house just to get the feel of things. The straps are probably one of the best features I've seen on a bag. Very easy to adjust for people of all sizes, attached with nylon webbing so they can move around farther, and they come with a removable sternum strap.
I'm planning on taking it traveling with me in a few months and know it will stand the use. The only thing some people seem to be asking is if it is waterproof. Water resistant, definitely. The inside is, I think, pvc liner, and when you velcro the inside of the bag, pull down the top flap, and buckle the main strap, yes, it's water resistant. Rain probably won't get into your bag. I just took it for a weekend trip to San Francisco, and all my things were fine. If you were planning on taking it white water rafting or on some type of water excursion, no, it's not water proof, bring dry sacks.

Product Description

The ber-backpack for your laptop and kitchen sink.

Features

• nylon
• Custom-fit strap design for a truer, more comfortable fit.
• Expands from 26L to 35L when you need extra capacity
• Padded, low profile internal laptop compartment for full protection without the bulk
• Timbuk2's trademarked Swing Around Access; grab your laptop without taking off your pack.
• Paired velcro loops to secure your helmet/headphones

McKlein USA W Series Willowbrook Leather Detachable Wheeled Women's 17" Laptop

I have this in black.

Really nice leather. Looks stylish and feminine, and also boardroom-ready. My 17" laptops fit inside fine. Laptop protection is fine. Telescoping handle/wheels work well. A great change from lugging shoulder bags. I love it!

I haven't detached it more than a couple of times. Nice to have that option, especially in stormy weather.

The wheel assembly doesn't add a particularly insane amount of weight. It goes up/down stairs fine in a pinch.

I do not plan take this through airports on a regular basis. The stiff leather seems pretty durable, but more pretty than bulletproof.

Be aware:
- The black one comes w/VERY red piping. The black leather has a matte finish.
- The orange one is CONSTRUCTION ORANGE. This color comes with a lovely pearlescent finish, but it does glow in the dark like a traffic cone. I wish they had gone with more of a blonde/natural leather color.
- I need more expansion space for papers + folders + adapter/cable.
Where to stash cables (if you carry lots of things with cables and chargers) is a challenge.
- After several months, the interior cloth dividing the laptop from the "everything else" side is getting a bit frayed on the sides where laptops have been pulled in/out daily. The lining is pretty but not durable.
- The rain-resistant cover (not shown in the photo but comes with it) has come in handy a few times but is inefficient/flimsy protection from a real downpour.
- Cel phone pocket won't nearly hold a Blackberry & is useless for nearly all other functions (minor annoyance); other pockets for stashing other small objects seem OK.

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McKlein USA W Series Winnetka Leather Women's Briefcase

I have started traveling for business and needed to replace my existing computer bag. My old one was a soft cloth Jantzen bag in which I could stuff everything - laptop, files, extra cable, purse contents, etc. Of course it weighed a ton afterward! :-) It also did not look like a computer bag (which I loved).

The features that sold me on this bag were:
1.) Looks - it may be hard to tell in photos, but there is stitching detail around the bag that helps to set off the bag design. My husband likes that more than I do, but I have to admit it is a nice detail. I, too, chose the red - a very nice, dark red color.

2.) The extra pocket in front - great to grab pens, glasses, keys, airline boarding passes, small (and I mean small) notebook, etc.

3.) I thought I would enjoy having the laptop sleeve - I've been looking for a laptop bag that had almost a 'bag within a bag' so that I could carry the larger bag while traveling and when at a customer site, carry a small, sleek bag with just the laptop and charger. However, this is not the bag for that. Due to the width limitations (discussed below), I have not used the sleeve at all.

4.) Length / width: length would accommodate my laptop and width was somewhere 'in the middle' of laptops being offered on the market.

What I do like about the bag is:
1.) Its looks - as I said, very professional

2.) Leather quality and color - it adds some weight to have a leather bag over a nylon or cloth one, but there is nothing better for longetivity. I expect the leather to age nicely. The red color should complement anything I choose to wear.

3.) There is a pocket on the front (described above) and two additional zippered compartments inside.

4.) The handles are a good length to put over the shoulder without having to have another shoulder strap. (I'm 5'5") I can easily carry the bag over my shoulder or with my hand.

5.) It does allow me to carry the minimal amount of things I need to bring with me on a business trip.

What I don't like about this bag:
1.) The bag looks so nice, I wanted to use it both as a purse and a laptop bag so I could conveniently travel with just 2 items - it and my roll-on suitcase. The laptop bag needs to be a bit wider to achieve that. I could not add my wallet (the bag would not zip) until I took out photos and some extraneous frequent purchase cards. Also, all pockets are very deep so it is hard to keep your lipstick, for example, easily accessible without having to dig through everything else at the bottom of a pocket. (I'm thinking of finding (making) some zippered bags to keep similar items together - easier to find and store in the pocket.)

2.) As mentioned by another reviewer, the middle zippered pocket, where you would expect to be able to put a notebook portfolio, will not accommodate it. So that means that it must be put in the same compartment where you put your peripherals - charger, mouse, cable, wallet, etc. Not a big problem, but you have to ensure you've shoved the peripherals aside so the portfolio can slide to the bottom. If you only travel with a few loose papers or a paper pad without the portfolio cover, this would not be a problem.

3.) A small item, there is a nice key holder hook in the front pocket, but it needs to have a longer length. It is so short, you can't raise it up to hook your keys onto it. You must put your hand with your keys inside the not-very-wide pocket and manage to slide your keys onto the hook. However, handy to find your keys, once done. (I'm getting better at it)

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McKlein USA W Series Lake Forest Leather Women's 15.4" Laptop Case

As the title says, this is probably one of the best bags I have ever owned. It is sleek and stylish, but SO versatile at the same time. The bag is beautiful itself, I have received a lot of compliments on it, even from strangers in the elevator! The bag is a little stiff but still flexible enough not to be annoying. There is plenty of room inside for my laptop, cords, portable mouse, a few CDs and a couple of folders. My favorite part though is the adjustable shoulder strap. I live in the North and in the winter those nice shorter handles just dont cut it when trying to put it on your shoulder over a huge winter coat. I like the flexibility the shoulder strap offers for winter especially, because then the bag actually FITS on my shoulder and I can carry that and anything else I may have while I walk to my office building. Short straps slide off too easily and have caused me to spill my coffee more than once. And yes, I know its a little thing, but thats real life use and its pretty important! Dont ever get between a woman and her coffee. Just one of the many things that makes this a fantastic bag

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McKlein USA W Series Hillside Laptop Tote

I was looking for a new bag to carry my Macbook Pro. For daily use, I also carry several files and my lunch to work. When I travel, I would use my computer bag as a purse, so I need room for a wallet, small make-up bag, keys, water bottle, etc., and maybe a sweater. I liked the company's story, as it appears to be started by a young woman social entrepreneur who is providing employment opportunities in her native Thailand, where the bags are manufactured. This is a nice-looking bag, and seems like it will be durable. It has two pockets on either side of the main compartment that can be used for narrow files or notebooks. The main compartment is divided by the padded laptop section and a deep interior zipper pocket. My main complaint is that none of the compartments is wide enough to be practical for carrying purse items and other items for daily use or for travel. If you need a good bag for a laptop, a few peripherals, some files, and notebooks, it should be good, however.

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McKleinUSA GLEN ELLYN 94366 Red Leather Detachable-Wheeled Women's Case

What sets this bag appart from others is its femininity. I have seen many wheeled cases... all of them "luggage looking" in construction... and couldn't bring myself to purchase one. I'm a woman, I have style, I don't want to be lumped with all the men but rather stand out on my own. This bag allows me to do that. It's made of nice quality leather, the stitching is strong, and it holds quite a bit. It's not for those who need to lug a ton, but my 15.4" laptop fits the sleeve (snug, but it does fit), there's room for a few files and my leather portfolio, and in the front area I carry a power cord, extra USB connector, and some basics like pens, extra discs, etc. The detachable wheels are a GREAT idea. It does take a few minutes to remove them and then conceal the open zippers, and it's not the most graceful task, so I'd recommend removing it prior to meeting your clients! That being said, those minor inconveniences are a small price to pay for the ability to relieve my neck and shoulder of the burdon of a briefcase.

I purchased the red and it's gorgeous. It's a show-stopping shade very similar to the color of lipstick the starlets wore in the 50's and 60's. I'd recommend looking at all of the colors directly on the McKlein website (www.mckleinusa.com) because the interior and thread colors are sometimes ususual and obvious (such as what appears to be red thread with black leather, and orange thread with brown leather). The interiors also come in different colors (mine is orange). I found the McKlein representatives very helpful in answering any questions I had.

Oh, if anyone is interested in the pink, the rep told me it was closer to a bubble-gum pink than a blush pink :)

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McKlein USA W Series Lake Forest Leather Women's 15.4" Laptop Case

As the title says, this is probably one of the best bags I have ever owned. It is sleek and stylish, but SO versatile at the same time. The bag is beautiful itself, I have received a lot of compliments on it, even from strangers in the elevator! The bag is a little stiff but still flexible enough not to be annoying. There is plenty of room inside for my laptop, cords, portable mouse, a few CDs and a couple of folders. My favorite part though is the adjustable shoulder strap. I live in the North and in the winter those nice shorter handles just dont cut it when trying to put it on your shoulder over a huge winter coat. I like the flexibility the shoulder strap offers for winter especially, because then the bag actually FITS on my shoulder and I can carry that and anything else I may have while I walk to my office building. Short straps slide off too easily and have caused me to spill my coffee more than once. And yes, I know its a little thing, but thats real life use and its pretty important! Dont ever get between a woman and her coffee. Just one of the many things that makes this a fantastic bag

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Onna Ehrlich Rachel Bag

I didn't purchase this item though amazon but I always have the habit of looking for product reviews on Amazon. I am very surprised by the all-5- star reviews of this onna bag posted by the previous 12 reviewers. If you look Carrillo enough, almost all the reviews were made on the same day or within the same week. It makes me very curious if not suspicious- the comments are highly positive, to the degree that they almost sound a bit...rehearsed. IMO, this is a nice, decent bag. But it's VERY big and of course spacious. Leather is of great quality although the hardware comes off as a little cheap. I got it through a deal and it costs 1/3 of its original price, hence I'd say it is somewhat worth it, given it's soft leather and fashionable style.

Product Description

Modern hobo with a classy twist comes in durable leather. Has a roomy interior and an additional long removable hand stitched strap. Main compartment folds over to reveal a zipper closure with an elegant zipper tassel. Interior is fully lined with a zipper pocket, cell phone holder an extra pocket, zipper closure and gold hardware. As seen in Movie "What happened in Vegas"

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McKlein USA W Series Willowbrook Leather Detachable Wheeled Women's 17" Laptop

I have this in black.

Really nice leather. Looks stylish and feminine, and also boardroom-ready. My 17" laptops fit inside fine. Laptop protection is fine. Telescoping handle/wheels work well. A great change from lugging shoulder bags. I love it!

I haven't detached it more than a couple of times. Nice to have that option, especially in stormy weather.

The wheel assembly doesn't add a particularly insane amount of weight. It goes up/down stairs fine in a pinch.

I do not plan take this through airports on a regular basis. The stiff leather seems pretty durable, but more pretty than bulletproof.

Be aware:
- The black one comes w/VERY red piping. The black leather has a matte finish.
- The orange one is CONSTRUCTION ORANGE. This color comes with a lovely pearlescent finish, but it does glow in the dark like a traffic cone. I wish they had gone with more of a blonde/natural leather color.
- I need more expansion space for papers + folders + adapter/cable.
Where to stash cables (if you carry lots of things with cables and chargers) is a challenge.
- After several months, the interior cloth dividing the laptop from the "everything else" side is getting a bit frayed on the sides where laptops have been pulled in/out daily. The lining is pretty but not durable.
- The rain-resistant cover (not shown in the photo but comes with it) has come in handy a few times but is inefficient/flimsy protection from a real downpour.
- Cel phone pocket won't nearly hold a Blackberry & is useless for nearly all other functions (minor annoyance); other pockets for stashing other small objects seem OK.

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