This backpack is quite possibly the best I've ever had. It's made of a high quality material, and I don't foresee it ripping or tearing any time soon. The shoulder straps and back are very padded, and provide a comfortable carrying experience, as well as a sturdy feel from the thick straps. It has a smaller handle for hanging the backpack, and a thick well padded handle for carrying. The laptop compartment is well padded and is lined with a soft material that won't scratch your device. I had no problem fitting my 15.6" HP laptop in there, and the padding and snug fit make me feel like it would be safe if someone were to kick, or drop my backpack about one meter. The main compartment expands to be large enough to hold a couple text books, and one or 2 notebooks. I have 4 notebooks and my laptop charger in there, and there's room for more. The mesh pockets are great for storing chargers, and in my case a mouse and mouse pad. the third pocket doesn't look very deep, but I assure you it is. It has a pouch behind the pen(cil) storage large enough to fit my mother's iPad, and maybe even an ASUS TF700. The smallest pocket is great for a cellphone. It's plenty large enough for mine (Droid Bionic), so you should have no problem. There is a mesh pocket on the outside secured with Velcro that's great for a medium sized book, as well as two drink pockets on the outside.

Summary: This backpack looks small, but you can pack a lot of stuff in it. It is also very comfortable to wear, and has no shortage of pockets and protection for your laptop. I would definitely recommend this to a friend.