Happily the front flap pocket is no longer open to the back part of the bag. It is now sewn shut. This would be an excellent carry bag for an iPad or tablet computer.

Unfortunately, the front flap lacks the wider, more secure strap of the Urban Bag&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Manhattan-Portage-Urban-Bag/dp/B001ALYQOO/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Manhattan Portage Urban Bag</a>. Instead there is a minimal strap and a somewhat fragile-looking clip (see bottom photo of listing) that is certainly much easier to open. This could be a positive for some, but I prefer the wider strap and more durable clip of the Urban Bag (which should last forever).

Overall, the MP Manhattan Bag is lighter than the MP Urban Bag, and this gives it a more flimsy appearance. Interestingly enough, the shoulder strap is wider than the Urban Bag and that should make it more comfortable to carry. It's a nice bag, but also a bit of a disappointment. Nonetheless, it will hold an iPad and the Urban Bag won't.