I absolutely LOVE this bag.  I let it sit in my cart for a while before I bought it because I just wasn't sure whether I'd like it enough to spend the money for it.  Was it going to be too big?  Heavy?  Not attractive enough?  Would the material make it look cheap?  The reviews about the bag were the only reason I kept it in my cart.  I liked the way it looked in the picture, and I liked how functional it appeared.  I finally decided to do it because I really needed something practical.  I just bought an i-Pad mini and saw the pocket built into the bag, which was yet another motivation for me to buy the bag.  I got the bag (one day after I placed my order!), and WOW!  Not only is it beautiful, but it is perfectly functional and lightweight, too.  The balance is very comfortable when I'm carrying it fully loaded, and I love the shoulder and hand straps.  The material is sturdy and attractive, and the bag is 1000 times nicer than it looks in the picture.  I highly recommend this bag and am so glad I finally decided to buy it!