Customer Reviews

McKlein USA W Series Willowbrook Leather Detachable - Wheeled Ladies' Case

5 star:		(16)
4 star:		(7)
3 star:		(1)
2 star:		(0)
1 star:		(2)

 

 

I have this in black.

Really nice leather. Looks stylish and feminine, and also boardroom-ready. My 17" laptops fit inside fine. Laptop protection is fine. Telescoping handle/wheels work well. A great change from lugging shoulder bags. I love it!

I haven't detached it more than a couple of times. Nice to have that option, especially in stormy weather.

The wheel assembly doesn't add a particularly insane amount of weight. It goes up/down stairs fine in a pinch.

I do not plan take this through airports on a regular basis. The stiff leather seems pretty durable, but more pretty than bulletproof.

Be aware:
- The black one comes w/VERY red piping. The black leather has a matte finish.
- The orange one is CONSTRUCTION ORANGE. This color comes with a lovely pearlescent finish, but it does glow in the dark like a traffic cone. I wish they had gone with more of a blonde/natural leather color.
- I need more expansion space for papers + folders + adapter/cable.
Where to stash cables (if you carry lots of things with cables and chargers) is a challenge.
- After several months, the interior cloth dividing the laptop from the "everything else" side is getting a bit frayed on the sides where laptops have been pulled in/out daily. The lining is pretty but not durable.
- The rain-resistant cover (not shown in the photo but comes with it) has come in handy a few times but is inefficient/flimsy protection from a real downpour.
- Cel phone pocket won't nearly hold a Blackberry & is useless for nearly all other functions (minor annoyance); other pockets for stashing other small objects seem OK.

This is a beautiful laptop bag! The first time I used it I felt self-conscious wheeling it along behind me, it's so gorgeous.

The red is a deep, rich color, and the leather is high quality. The bag is very well made. My 16" Toshiba Satellite fits perfectly. There's room for a few miscellaneous items, as well as a couple of files and a notepad, so I was able to stash things in it and not have to bring my purse along too, although it was a snug fit.

It took me a few minutes to figure out how to unzip it from the wheeled platform, but it's actually easy to do. The wheels are smooth and it's easy to maneuver.

I can't think of anything not to like about this bag. I read a lot of reviews before I bought it, and I'm very happy with my purchase.

I absolutely LOVE this BAG but I agree with C Turner, if you have a lot to carry it won't hold it.

I'm using it for very infrequent trips so it suits a DVD player and movies more than a laptop and all the accoutrement required if you are a heavy duty computer user. IT needs to be wider FRONT to BACK for that. Too much space is wasted at the back where the handle and cute rain cover are.

For plain old travel it is perfect for medicines, slippers, pens, pad of paper and a sandwich.

More so with its STUNNING COLORS, it is just plain pretty! I'm sick to no end of black and browns so this line suits me to a Tee. I like my luggage VISIBLE. That way if someone is running away with it, you can holler, "FOLLOW THE PERSON WITH THE KELLEY GREEN AND ORANGE LUGGAGE!" Orange referring to Titan's x2 suitcase line (sorry bright colors and great interior but not the least bit durable, broke in under one hour! during packing no less).

Indeed the RAIN COVER is a great dust cover only. Leather is silky/lovely and suits the price tag. Amazon's price is better than any on this item.

Now McKlein! "MAKE IT BIGGER", in those bright colors. ADD A LOCKING MECHANISM [why doesn't this thing lock at least like a brief case?] while you are at it and we can buy another one to hold a thermos AND a sandwich.

I received compliment after compliment on this briefcase at a recent workshop I attended; it truly does stand out to be noticed. And you certainly don't mistake your colorful, beautiful briefcase for any other run of the mill briefcase either.

This bag is feminine and attractive, yet just as functional as any other comparable bag.

*A note about airlines - I deliberately left the wheels off when flying on a commuter jet knowing I would be hard pressed to fit the bag and wheel assembly under the seat. And I'm glad I did! The bag just fit without snagging or rubbing, but I know that with the wheels on, it would have been too tight of a fit.

The only drawback I have experienced is that the laptop protection area is too large for many newer laptops out there which meant that there also was not a lot of room for files or books on the other side. Most laptops are slimming down and are no longer 2.5 and 3 inches thick! Mine is less than an inch thick which meant that I lost quite a bit of protection.

The bottom line - I highly recommend this product, but if you've got a slim notebook computer, you might want to get additional protection to go with it.

A suggestion to McKlein - I think it would be great if the inside compartments were moveable and adjustable so everyone gets what they need with space! (more file room, less computer room or more computer room and less file room, etc.)

I love the look and quality. However it is not a travel nice as I would like. I carry it down many plane isle as it's to wide to roll smoothly and it does not fit under all seats. Isle sets almost never. I have only used it on Delta flights but have been on 24 planes, carried it on at least 12 of them and it did not fit under the seat on 4 or 5 of them.

This magnificent product is worth every penny. I use it as other than a laptop bag when I travel because it fits perfectly under the airline seats. People stop me to ask me where they can get one.

I am very happy with this briefcase. The quality and style have exceeded my expectations. It is plenty big enough for my laptop, accessories, and work folders. The rolls smoothly and looks great. Since it is leather it might be heavier than some, but since it is on rollers that has not been an issue. I love that the rollers are removable if I decide to carry it alone.

I get so many compliments when I roll in to the office with this bag. It looks very elegant and is more stylish than the black nylon bags. It does not hold a lot of items--I can fit my laptop with sleeve and some file folders, calendar, writing pad, etc... without any trouble but it starts getting packed if I try to put a book or two in there. The outside pocket holds my wallet, sunglasses, and keys. Inside pockets for pencils, pens, cell phone, and small makeup bag. Overall, it's a winner and totally worth the money!

I really like this briefcase but more for work than weekend travel. I can squeeze an outfit and pajamas in the briefcase along with my 15" MacBook Pro, but adding a few papers, wallet, etc, it gets a bit tight.
As long as I take the minimum clothes (which is ok by me) I can still take this bag. I hope to beat it up a bit to soften it.

This case is great. It's stylish, classy and reliable. I've received many compliments on it and carry it daily to work. It has lots of room and is detachable if you want to take it off of the wheeled holder. It's great for my evening class assignments as well. I definitely recommend this case for purchase to any woman. It's a winner and good leather quality.