Product Description:
Checkpoint-Friendly 17-Inch Laptop Briefcase,
Product Details:
- Secure, detachable patent pending Fly
- Removable laptop sleeve can be used as a separate case with detachable shoulder strap design
- Patented 2 in 1 Detachable Wheel and Handle System
- Front organizer pocket for media devices, cell phone, business cards, key holder and pens
- Adjustable, nonslip, shock absorbing shoulder strap alleviates body strain
Customer Reviews:
Buyer beware By D. Holmes
This case is presented as being of 100% leather, it is not. The front and back are indeed good quality leather but the 'gusset panels' between the front and back (including the bottom where the case sits on the floor) are made from PU (plastic coated fabric).
The construction and materials have been confirmed to me in writing by McKlein (who have been very responsive) however Macys have not returned any of my communications except an automated reply to state that I will get a reply shortly (still waiting after 3 days).
I purchased this case under the impression that it was good value for a 100% leather bag (reduced from $260) however I have been highly disappointed, not only ion the quality of the bag but in the exceptionally poor customer response from Macys, which has been non-existant.Great Bag; Lousy Shoulder Strap By Stan from New York
Excellent quality and design.
USA manufactured. (Three cheers for McKlein)
My only beef is the strap does not live-up to the manufacture's advertistment.
"Nonslip, shock absorbing, shoulder strap alleviates body strain,"
This is false, Big Time.
The strap's cushion shoulder pad slips out of position relgiously.
The strap is too thin.
The adjustments are annoying because there are only three belt holes.
McKlein needs to produce other strap options.Nice leather, poor design for many electronics, cheap hardware By P. Davis
When you open the shipping box, the smell of leather is overwhelming. It is thick and of decent quality. Then reality sets in. The included shoulder strap is thin and inadequate. The hardware is cheap plated metal which will wear through quickly.
The laptop compartment has plenty of room for older style laptops. However, if you have a 17" in 16:9 format, you should measure first. The interior compartments are not adequate if you carry a tablet, smart phone, laptop, all the chargers, spare phone battery, cables, flash drive, small camera, etc. Just with a laptop, there's no good place for the power brick and cables. There are no small zippered internal pockets, You have to dump everything in like a big pocketbook, unless you buy a third party organizer or use zip lock bags. This case does have an expansion zipper so it has enough volume.
If you are a more typical office based worker rather than frequent traveler, this case has plenty of room for papers, the laptop, and minor office supplies. It's very nice looking and a good value. If you travel frequently, as I have for 35 years, just be aware that you will need to make some adaptations and that the shoulder strap is not at all padded. If you need all the internal compartments and have less need of paper, look at the Checkthrough line. Those are nylon, but well thought out.
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