I love my iPad, but feel the need to tote around associated "stuff" like a Verizon Mi-Fi brick (ATT does not serve my area), cables and the like. This unit serves the purpose well. It even accommodates "accessories" such as my iPod Touch (okay, so I am obsessive about Apple devices) and my Droid. Mostly now, I leave my laptop and its bulkier case at home, opting instead for this light and compact case. I would like an additional pocket or flap to hold papers, but that is a quibble.