I am notoriously hard on computer bags, I typically travel close to 200,000 frequent flyer miles a year, and that is a lot of bag drags, drops, rolling etc. In the past I have had to replace a computer bag no less than once a year.
Bag manufactures love me for my repeat business. No wheels on this bag review so I cannot vent about bag wheels so we will save that for another time. When Case Logic sent me their 17.3 inch Laptop and Tablet Briefcase it was my first non-rolling bag in a number of years. So in good fashions I dumped out my old bag and loaded this one up.
When I mean load it up, I packed it to the gills. 17 inch Mac Book Pro and charger, iPad, Samsung Tablet, mifi, business cards, pens, business cards, extra glasses, shades, 2 external batteries, cable and a small bag of stuff that goes where I go.. Not to mention a legal folder of papers
On any bag, I worry I will have enough pockets, I like to keep things organized. The Case Logic ANC317 did not fail to disappoint with no less than 4 internal pockets and 2 front loading pockets plus plenty of room for the laptop and charger.
My key test on any bag is the zippers. When I stuff a bag these babies are under duress. The Case Logic bag zippers did not fail nor did they hang. I used this bag as my dedicated bag for over a month. Where I went, it went, on the floor, back seat of the car, on the plane you name it. In just a month it still has that new look shine and has not shown any fraying or wear points.
I am not a 100% ready to give up my roller, but this bag has the standard strap in the back to allow it to be secured to the roller handle.
Some will say a bag is a bag, but when you beat the crap out of bags like I do its nice to see that someone has made a bag to last a season or two. This bag will not break the bank either. It retails for $49.99 at most major big boxes and at CaseLogic.com
My only concern on this bag is that wish it had a little more padding around the edges where the laptop resides. Protection of the laptop inside is Job #1 no mater what and while there is a cushion I wish it had just a little more.