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Perfect for carrying your laptop (15.4 Macbook with skin is very tight fit), AC adapter, mouse, portable HD and thin file/book. For those who don't carry only laptop and essentials than I thin k it's perfect bag, but if you want to carry extra book 1" or thicker than I wouldn't recommend it.
I think it's very well made. laptop compartment is very well protected and front and back pocket to carry mos of your essential stuff.

Yes, this is a great bag for the professional. I just got out of college so I guess I wanted to be more professional in my appearance and not sacrifice aesthetics. This bag does that well. I do however miss a bit of flare my old laptop bag had and how impersonal the Brenthaven Metro Deluxe looks compared to it. At least there's the reassuring lifetime guarantee and bullet-proof padding for the laptop. This is a good purchase no doubt but if you are still in college/high school, this might not be the coolest bag on the block. For the rest of us in the REAL world, this bag is perfect.

The first time you see it you know it means business - heavy, solid construction and functional.

I can't begin to desribe how awesome this case is!!!! It has many compartments for various items and it has very strong handles!!! Overall the best computer case I have ever owned!! Not bulky and very convenient to carry!!! Simply put, I love it!!!

Provides great protection; it fits the macbook pro like a glove, really good quality. Also, it't quite roomy. I can carry the MBP, the charger, an external HD with it's cables, a couple of books, a notebook, wallet, keys, iPod and my glasses case; although if you're planning on carrying all that on a regular basis, you should consider a backpack since it gets too heavy for one shoulder.

Let's get the obvious out of the way: Brenthaven is generally in a class by itself when it comes to laptop bags. Consistently better built and more thoughtfully designed than Targus and other brands you often see used by "corporate types", this bag is no exception.

I liked it so much I bought two. One for my 13" MacBook and another for my 15" MacBook Pro. To start, the cushioning around the "laptop container" area inside the bag is extremely well designed. Snug, and padded completely on all sides, including the top (by a split, fold-in foam "bridge" that closes when you zip the bag shut). The foam padding is the good stuff; dense and quickly retains its shape. Maybe .5"-.66" thick and is encased throughout in silver nylon so you can't tear it or dislodge it by accident. I always feel like if I accidentally drop the bag, my laptop is going ot be totally fine. It's a great piece of mind to have.

Secondly, the front pocket has plenty of room for a large AC power back and cord, mini-drives, DVI cords, pens, and even a Wacom Stylus. My only complaint is the mini-drive "slots" are pretty narrow / a tight fit. The back pocket has a perfect slot for your wacom tablet, and also a spare for notepads, books or other flat-shaped items.

The outer construction and stitching is near-perfect, and to top it all of, it's a full featured bag, with a comfy strap, that is *light* on your shoulders / arms. IMO this is the best bag you can buy for your MacBook or Mac Book Pro. If you are considering the "Sleeve" model, please be aware that you *cannot* fit your AC power pack into that case. It's more designed for college students who want to take their laptops around without a backpack but who do everything on one charge each day.