So far, I'm enjoying this bag. I haven't tried a 17" laptop, but the 15.6" one I have fits fine. Can't get the cord in the bag, though, with all the other notebooks and files I carry. I intended this to be a glorified laptop sleeve, which it will be when I get a bigger rolling bag. Until then, I stuff it pretty full and it holds up well.The bag is a sturdy nylon denier type material with brown leather-like handles. It leans a little closer to pink than true red, but I still like it. All the outside and inside pockets are great for organization. There's 2 outside pockets with a velcro closure, a front zip pocket with lots of places for your mouse, pens, business cards, etc. That pocket could stand to be bigger, but it works. Inside, the front zippered section has a divider, and then the laptop goes in the back zippered section, with a strap that comes across and velcros. There's room in there for files, too, plus one long and 2 smaller thin pockets built into the fabric. The inside fabric is your typical shiny black laptop bag fabric.Overall a great bag and good value. I would recommend.