Don't let the cost chase you away. This bag is outstanding in craftmanship and material. I purchased the large (16") brief case in August 2007 in Dark Coffee Brown from eBay at well below the store's retail price (it was such a good deal that the insertion price was changed for follow on items). There is enough space to hold my 17" widescreen laptop plus all my other daily items. The harder you are on this bag, the better looking it gets, just like an old leather flight jacket. Solid metal D-rings, clamps, and brass rivets hold this piece together in all the right places. This bag will outlast me.