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4.5
I got one of these for free at work and absolutely loved it -- except it had been embossed with a corporate logo I didn't like. So I ordered another here that is identical but without the logo.Why do I like it so much? First, for a shoulder bag, it is not too large. It holds my 14" laptop well and has another pocket for books and the like -- but it's not so large that I weigh it down and hurt my shoulder or back. Basically it is the perfect size for taking a computer and a few small books or notebooks.It also has many pockets -- in particular, it has pockets that perfectly fit my pocket-sized Moleskine notepad, about a half-dozen pens and pencils, a business card holder, a pack of gum, an iPod, a quick-retrieve pocket in the back, and a pocket for a wallet or airline tickets. Basically all the things that I take when I go around town, to client meetings, or traveling by air. The many, many pockets keep me well organized but each one of them feels like it has a purpose.In short -- a very well designed messenger bag for laptop users who do not need or want a massive amount of storage. When my second one wears out, I'm sure I'll get another.BTW, the "messenger" color listed here was indeed black, as pictured.This is a great bag and would have received 5 stars if not for a failure encountered twice now. I have had two of these and both have had the back zipper fail after 1-2 years use. Admittedly I stuff it full sometimes as I use it for a computer bag and carry on. If you don't over stuff it, will probably last for years.
