Amazon.com Commuter Brief

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Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 11 x 17 x 8 inches ; 4 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 6 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B00000K3ST
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes
• Date first available at Amazon.com: September 4, 1999

Product Description

Amazon.com Review
The thing we like most about this bag is its premium quality: leather accents, heavy-duty zippers, not to mention its 1682-denier ballistic nylon fabric. (It just sounds dangerous, doesn't it?) Designed for the on-the-go executive, our brief has two main expandable compartments that accommodate bulky files, books, or packages. It also comes with a removable padded laptop attaché, so you can arrive at meetings fully equipped.

The deep and wide front pockets accommodate wallets, zip disks, DVD players, and other small electronics (including a hair dryer, which we successfully stuffed into it). Inside the front zippered compartment, a special pouch cushions cell phones and another protects your passport, PDA, and keys. Leather holders secure your lucky pen. Carrying the weight of the world? The comfy handles and shoulder strap will at least distribute the weight evenly. All Amazon.com bags are branded with our logo and have a lifetime warranty.

Product Description
Our Commuter Brief will satisfy the most demanding business case user. The main compartment expands 2" to hold even the largest loads. A removable, padded case protects your laptop and stores disks/roms. Padded front pockets secure electronics. A fan file system organizes papers. made of tough ballistic nylon, the Commuter Brief delivers durability and style.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

24 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Highly durable, but some flaws, January 10, 2000

By	Daniel J. Potter (West Chester, OH) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I purchased this as a daily work bag. I am finding it suitable, but it does have a few immediately obvious flaws.

1 - It is extremely 'jingly'. With all the huge metal zippers, it is impossible to walk with this thing without making a significant amount of noise.

2 - It is a little smaller than I had hoped. Some people will probably like this, but there isn't quite enough vertical space (esp. to fit a decent sized laptop).

3 - As mentioned by another reviewer below, the laptop case is handy, but not really large enough to hold laptops with screens larger than 14".

4 - The handle straps are too thin to comfortably carry heavy loads and the shoulder strap doesn't do a very good job of holding it's place on your shoulder.

That being said, the thing gives the impression of incredible durability for such a relatively cheap bag. The material seems very strong and weather resistant and the zippers are quite sturdy. There are a ton of well organized and nicely sized pockets that allow fairly easy and quick access. It also comes with a convenient (albeit wimpy looking) combination lock.

Overall, a decent value, but there are better options out there.

29 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant !, November 9, 1999

By	Autumn (Columbus, OH) - See all my reviews

Excellent bag.... Very comfortable and holds lot more stuff then I originally thought. Comes with combination lock and there is a zipper in the middle to expand it by couple of inches is needed. I would compare this bag against TUMI computer bags, which cost about $395 to $495. Again, great job by Amazon!

17 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must for the serious "New Economy" executive, October 22, 1999

By	Jose V. Figueredo "IT Pro" (Hallandale Beach, FL) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I just received my briefcase, while I was expecting a top of the line bag, I am extremly impressed with the quality, light weight and features of this product. Amazon has done it again, they have filled a need in the "New Economy" era, a cool bag for us.