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wheels. A back zippered pocket holds the portable wheel system—and fits over the handles of another bag. An air-cushioned section protects your 15” laptop. There’s plenty of room for files and accessories. The center compartment expands 1”. And three easy-access pockets keep you organized, while helping to speed security checks.
from Chicago, IL on 7/27/2008
First, I never thought I'd spend time writing a review, but that was "Pre-Brookstone Convertible Rolling Brief." I also want Brookstone to know how good it is so I don't have to worry about getting another if something happens to this one.
I am all about efficiency, and have literally tried 4 different briefcases just within the past year. I've even tried to modify them. With this briefcase, I struck gold.
The magnetic pocket in front is actually something I've tried to create on my own. Their magnetic pocket, like the entire briefcase, is solid and durable. It's so nice to not have zip and re-zip for things you use constantly (i.e. cell phone, wallet, etc.).
Also, it fits a 17" laptop! All you have to do is take the side pads out, and it fits like a glove. And, there's a system of pockets in all shapes and sizes that Velcros cleanly to the inside in case you want to customize. If you don't need this, you can take it out, and still have all the necessities in the front pockets (pen holders, card holders, deep check book holders, long shallow cord/misc. pocket, etc.).
The wheels are also strong and well constructed, and a nice option for traveling. The handles are even magnetized, and add to the cleanliness (they don't just hang, and you don't have to fumble around to grab them).
I am going to put this review elsewhere too so Brookstone knows... PLEASE KEEP THIS PRODUCT!!!
(if Brookstone must modify just to modify, a leather one would be nice)
from Denver, CO on 6/19/2008
I found this case has less storage overall than my last Brookstone brief, but that is actually a good thing....In changing over bags, I realized I was toting along far too much and could live with less. The roller function is smooth, I love the "snap back" boarding pass holder, and many pockets are velcro removable. It has an expandability feature that allows you to pack more when needed. The only part I don't care for is the pockets on the front (cell phone, PDA, etc) are only accessible through their small-ish doors; they should have included a zipper that allows you to fully open the front when needed.
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I bought mine at the Brookstone store in the Pittsburg airport two years ago, and I love it. Great pockets, magnetic handled, magnetic phone pocket. Rolls well. BUT (and this is why I am looking for a new one) the removable wheel system means that the front bottom edge drags on the ground, gets wet and wears out. Mine is completely shredded and white with dust and salt from winter in the midwest. Why don't they have this model with a fixed handle????