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4.5
Loved the amount of nursing school books I could fit inside with addition to many other medical devices and school supplies. Very sturdy and well made. I used it 4 times per week for 13 months. The best nursing school purchase that I made.Looked at tons! This one I have used for several months. Sturdy and has held up to heavy use. Large enough to hold a large laptop, binders and files. I removed the laptop insert and replaced it with current one I use. (17 in laptop). Exactly what I was looking for!I'm a retired computer scientist who now visits area schools to tell kids why they should learn to understand and create computer technology in addition to just using it. I take a laptop, a variety of cables to connect to different projectors, some university swag for the kids, and sometimes handouts. I had previously used a traditional catalog case, and it was stretching my arm!I've had the Alpine Swiss case almost two months now, and it is holding up well to heavy use. Rolling is a lot easier than carrying. I like the laptop sleeve. I wish the wheels were a little bigger because it's hard to roll the tiny wheels over obstructions; you have to pull rather than push. I haven't used the other compartments because I don't need them. I wish there were an elastic loop for a water bottle. I'd put my stainless mug of professor fuel (high-test black coffee) there.The case seems to be of nice quality, but it is not as described!!!! The inside dimensions are listed as 17.25 inches wide and Alpine Swiss said that 17" wide drawings will fit inside. It is, in fact, only 16.5 inches wide inside!!!! I don't want to send another incorrectly described case back to Amazon, and I otherwise like the case, so I just went to FedEx and and their machine cut .75 inches off of my stack of drawings for $4.00.As far as room and fit go, it's great. I didn't want a backpack for a work bag, but something that opened up for a better view of the contents. Like everyone else, I have issues with it falling forward, usually when I already have my hands full (HA!). I'm not sure if that's a fixable solution, but it can be a hindrance. Otherwise, it's a great bag. Great quality and I hope to get many years out of it.Got it for my wife who is a cosmetic sales rep, we were looking for light weight case, most all are about the same weight 9-10 pounds. This feels lighter than the weight indicated for it. You can pull out the dividers and my wife is able to place the ought sized boxes in it without a problem. The quality seems good, the outside is made out of nylon. I did not give it five stars only because we have run it through paces yet, so don't how well it stand up, but does look n feel like it will.So, I got this for work for laptop, files, supplies, etc. The only area that becomes annoying from time to time is it's not very stable and falls forward several times. Overall, it serves it purpose and does well, rolls nice.Seems well made. Durability will be a factor to be determined. Usability and convenient features are great. Would be great if the top flap covers would stay open but they don't. Other than the multiple unexpected delivery delays, this was a good purchase.
