Briefcases

The biggest reason that I went with a brief-case style carrier for my laptop was protection, which this case provides. It has a hard outer surface that gives the type of protection the softer laptop bags can't and on top of that there's a cushion-like nylon bag inside for further protection. Because the computer in the bag fits snuggly against the document sleeves you get even more extra cushioning and the computer doesn't shift, shake, or slide at all. Another benefit is that inside the case there are four snaps that hold it in its most compact state. Undo the snaps and the case expands ~1/4" or so to increase its capacity. I didn't use or appreciate this when I first bought the case, but since then I've bought a Kindle DX: with the snaps undone the laptop and the Kindle fit snuggly against each other without any damage to the kindle screen. If it didn't expand like this I would have been a lot more hesitant to put my Kindle in there with the lap top. The pockets are sufficient. There are 3 slots for business cards, one larger pocket with a fold over flap (I think this is for a blackberry, but I don't have one so I keep other stuff in it), a pocket with just a strap over it (I keep the square part of my power adapter in this), two holders for pens on the right, and above both of those two sleeves for documents. The document sleeves also have adjustable straps, with velcro instead of snaps, so that you can hold even more documents. The only thing I would like improved on the pocket arangement is another couple of pen holders. I like to carry a blue pen, a black pen, a red pen, and a mechanical pencil. With only two pen holders I put the red pen and the pencil in the pocket that was meant for the blackberry (plus I keep some cash in there for vending machines or fast food). The leather is of good enough quality. It feels nice to touch and looks okay. The hinges are very nice. They seem to have 3 stages: Open: the case is pretty much locked open. It takes a minor amount of force to start closing it. It's not going to fall or slide closed in this position. Midway: you can open it about 30 degrees or so to just slide something in or out. If you let go it will fall closed. Closed: with the cased closed and the latches closed nothing can possibly opening this thing accidentally. The locks work fine, but I don't know anything about picking locks so I can't comment on the quality of them. It's 3 digits on either side and they're pretty easy to set up. Most of the time I just leave it on the correct numbers to open automatically. The shoulder strap I haven't used at all. It does have the rings on the tops of the corners for it, and I have the strap somewhere, but it's not really heavy enough to justify using the strap so I just don't. The rings are there, but they don't detract very much from the look of a briefcase unless you really focus on them. It's advertised as being easy to take through airport security. I don't fly that often and haven't since I bought the case so I can't testify to that. In all I'm very pleased with this case. It looks professional, it does its job of protecting the computer well, the adaptability to stay slim if needed or expand to hold additional devices and documents is great, I've had it for about 3 months and it doesn't show any damage from use, and for the amount of protection it gives it's supprisingly light-weight. I'd recommend this case."..."  Read more

I was looking for a nice, roomy, lightweight briefcase for my elderly father and this attache was perfect!!! its very smart looking and light, yet sturdy. But most of all he loved it and it was a great value for the price. I must say that I was tempted to keep it for myself, but knew it was prefect for him. Its roomy inside and although he does not have a lap-top, we were able to remove the spacers and he had more than enough room for his papers and personal things. I received what I expected, at a good price."..."  Read more

After my last briefcase failed after only 6 months requiring that I keep it closed with a leather strap, I looked at a lot of possible replacements both in stores and online. For some reason the only ones I liked in stores were black, and that ruled them out of consideration. At last I decided to take a chance on this one which I found online. It arrived rapidly, and to date I've been very happy with it. My one and only complaint is that it is a bit heavier than my old one, but I knew how much it weighed before I ordered it, so it was a compromise I was willing to make. I carry it to work daily, and it works great for carrying and protecting my laptop as well as the many documents that go in and out. When I am home I use it as a lap desk to hold my laptop, a cup of coffee, or whatever. I can't tell that it is any the worse for wear as a result of this. I will confess that I've not yet owned it for 6 months, but it is better made than my old briefcase, so I'm not worried about having to replace it as I did the other."..."  Read more

While I give it 4 stars for being precisely what I wanted it to be in my first briefcase, it is just that, a first briefcase. The truth of the matter is that it has scuffed up much sooner than I would have imagined. This probably will not be a briefcase I use for the rest of my life, but it is great for this stage in my life at a good price."..."  Read more