I have had this bag for a few weeks, and so far am very happy. I teach, and use it to carry papers and files, etc. to, from & around campus. I do not use it for a laptop, and the bag is really too small to hold a laptop in a protective sleeve.

This has a lot of features that make it great for everyday use. The side pockets are the perfect size for a small book or folded magazine/newspaper. I use one to carry a water bottle (the Camelbak BPA-Fee Better Bottle, 16 or 24 ounce, fits absolutely perfectly) so I don't have to worry about moisture getting on things inside the bag. The open interior pockets include pen slots and two that are a good size for a cell phone or PDA. Interior zippered pocket is great for personal items. I am less enthusiastic about the mesh pockets, which I believe were designed for a water bottle. I use one for a folding umbrella and the other just gets in the way. The key fob is nice and long, so you can unlock a door without detaching your keys. The top zips completely closed (great for going through airport security). And I LOVE that the bag has metal feet, as too often I need to set it down somewhere damp or dirty.

I got the pewter color, which is a nice break from black but still  goes with everything. It's really a pencil-lead shade -- warm deep gray -- with a yellow lining. The lining makes it easy to find things in the bag.

Straps are long enough to slip over jacket sleeves but no so long that the bag drags on the ground when carried by hand (I am 5' 7").

Overall I am very pleased. The quality is great for the price (Amazon had the best price around), and I would buy other Baggalini bags in the future.
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