I do like the construction of the bag and this is really best suited for air travelers with the TSA lay flat laptop compartment. For a large bag for my needs of "stuff" this is fine. For laptop carry, not so fine. I have a thinkpad 15.2" that does not fit with the battery attached. I had to remove the battery. I have a 15" MBP which does fit but does not have good protection for top side of the MBP.

The second concern is the weight distribution with the laptop inside. too much weight to the back of the bag makes it off balance when using shoulder strap and pulling up the bag to put on your shoulder. Unless you have additional weight in the front compartments, the bag will be back heavy to lift and carry. You do not get that with the Command bag or with another Timbuk2 messenger bag I have. It does have that carry handle that helps to pull up to carry and to help take off the shoulder. that is the saving grace for me.

I like the quality build and reputation of Timbuk2 and they have plenty to choose from including video on many of their bags. The reason I purchased this bag and use it is because of Amazon and their price at the time. If this was full $130.00 retail price paid, For sure it would be a return for me and stick with the Command. that is just me. I came from a EMS computer back pack that is still in perfect condition, after 7 years. I wanted a smaller messenger type bag.