Johnston & Murphy Dowel Computer Briefcase

I went shopping for briefcases at higher-end stores at the mall because I wanted to test them out with my own hands and eyes (something I'd recommend before buying one over the net), and came home with a list of my top five picks, then started searching internet stores for the best deals. Although the Johnston & Murphy Dowel Computer Briefcase wasn't my first pick, it was the best deal I could find and was a lot less than at the mall and I couldn't pass it up! I'm glad that I didn't. This briefcase is very well made; the leather is durable yet as soft as a fine pair of leather shoes. It looks professional, yet not fancy -- I didn't want one of those shiny, lawyer-ish briefcases -- this one is perfect for the businessperson who prefers to be casual and comfortable. I'm a college professor, and there's enough room to lug around all of my books and papers, and there are plenty of small compartments for all your high-tech devices if you have them. Although it's technically a computer briefcase, I don't use it as one, and it works just fine as a regular briefcase: it can go either way, which is one of the great things about it. If I get to the point where I need to carry a laptop, it'll work just fine. I like the variability of it. One warning, though, is that it is quite large; if you're looking for something small, this isn't the one for you. But if you have lots to carry, it's great. The shoulder strap is very padded and comfortable, and something I really like, it has those soles on the bottom of the briefcase for durability: you can just drop it on the ground and it's just fine. The only complaint I have is that the two latches on the front make a slight metallic springy noise when you turn them to open the front flap -- it's not loud, just noticeable. Aside from that, no complaints. A well-made product, and highly recommended!

Looks great; very, very well made; plenty of compartments for all my tech gizmos; thick and durable, high quality leather; and finally, looks very good. Perfect for the New York daily schlepping...