Samsonite Leather Flapover Briefcase

I bought this to replace a Samsonite briefcase that I thought was the an earlier version of this one. This case turns out to be quite a bit bigger than my old one, and more substantial. It seems well put together and the buckles and strap are sturdy. Plenty of room and a padded section for a laptop toward the back. Note the dimensions especially the front-to-back depth-it's not a "fit under your arm" briefcase but more squared off and doesn't really collapse as you might suspect from the photo. If you're looking for a professional piece at a bargain price that looks like it will last a long time, this is a good choice. There is a large bottomless surface on the back of the case that I believe is to slip an extendable suitcase handle into when you're traveling but I'm not sure and its not explained on the accompanying info card.

I have had this case for over 2 weeks now and I love it! I do not own a laptop, so I can't comment on its capacity to carry them (from the space inside I'm sure it could hold most average-sized laptops or notebooks...wide screens may be a problem). The material is very high quality and looks and feels like a briefcase carried by your average 5th Avenue attorney. Some people I've met have said that it seems a little "boxy," but it is a BRIEFCASE not a BAG. If I could find any fault, it would be the small openings on each side of the case, below where the srap is clipped, which are exposed when the flap is buckled. I have carried this through the rain with no problem, as the openings are on the sides and not facing upwards. I have no huge problem with them, but others might if they are carrying a laptop or other electronic device very often through the rain without the convenience of an umbrella. However, I wouldn't go as far to say that it isn't weatherproof. Mine has gotten soaked from rain a few times and it, and my belongings inside, still look exactly like what they did when I took the case out of the box. All in all, a great quality case for the money.

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Just received, unpacked, and quickly loaded...VERY NICE!! (Bravo to the packing/shipping department who delivered this within a day of ordering. )

Looked at several combination "Women's Briefcase/Laptop Carriers" but didn't find any with a substantial (wide/thick) strap and even fewer with a carrying handle. After hours of browsing, I found this bag and it has both options. The leather construction and silver accents make for a quality bag. The case shape is just boxy enough and design classic enough that it works well for men and women. At 5'3", I don't feel overwhelmed when I carry the bag and I especially appreciate the adjustable "belt buckle" strap; at it's shortest setting, the top of the bag comes to my waist and is very comfortable.

Regarding storage, I put my wallet and keys in the middle zippered pocket and put a few file folders and a planner in the other dividers. The padded laptop section is big for my MacBook Air (in a Speck case) but that gave me room for my Kindle in it's case. The section's padding isn't too thick and could be used instead to carry more paperwork or personal items. The front panel organizer is typical of most briefcases. The back has an outside zippered pocket, as well as an open "pocket" to piggyback onto your luggage handle.

First impressions, I'm very happy with my purchase!!

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Pros:

This bag both look and feels extremely well made, and is perfect for carrying a laptop and some papers. I am an attorney, and it looks good in court.

It also fits fantastically onto the handle of a suitcase with its nicely hidden back-flap, which I do not think is obvious in the pictures..

Cons:

Before buying this I was aware that it was not a huge bag, and was intended for carrying a reasonably light amount of stuff. The main reason I have given four rather than five stars, however, is that it is not great for fitting irregularly shaped stuff (i.e. my leather binder, plus papers, plus laptop all fit in great, but I have difficulties instead fitting my coffee cup). You cannot stuff things into the bag, as, if you can't close the flap, you cant carry it at all, as the clasp has to be fully closed to use the strap.

UPDATE: After using the bag for a couple of weeks, it has definitely relaxed a little which makes a big difference to how much you can fit in. I can now happily fit in my laptop (albeit an ultrabook)and charger, my coffee cup, tuperware lunch box, umbrella and leather documents folder with some room to spare. END OF UPDATE

Also, I am not particularly tall (6ft) but the strap nevertheless felt too short to carry it over my shoulder. I have ended up using the strap from my previous bag.

Conclusion:

If you want to use this as a smart bag for your laptop plus papers, this is a great purchase and well worth the price. If you want this as a general bag and will have lots of stuff in it, consider getting a bigger/more flexible one. I would probably give this a 4.5 if I could.

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Got this briefcase 1 year ago. Did some immediate travel for business and noticed that the bottom corners were starting to wear. The leather is composite, which you can see because the veneered corners have worn down. To be clear, I have not put this briefcase through any sort of undue stress. It's been in the following places: a car, under an airplane seat, and next to my desk.

I would like to give this product the benefit of the doubt, because of the other positive reviews, but I don't think Samsonite should be using composite leather.

Some pros: It looks quite sharp and I've been complemented on it many times. Also, it's affordable.

Additional con: It's not too roomy. If you put more than a couple folders inside the bag you will not be able to shut it.