I love this bag! My 17" laptop measures 16 1/2 by 11 when closed and fits easily in a laptop bag with 1/2" of space. It is a bit counterintuitive but the laptop doesn't fit in the middle of the zippered pocket as others have mentioned.The middle pocket is too small due to the zipper.It comes in one section with a strap that attaches with velcro.The pocket is big enough for a power cord and a mouse plus a wallet a phone and some files or a thin laptop you can't carry your gym clothes yoga mat and lunch in it I wanted a bag big enough for a big laptop but not like this big that I could carry some of my luggage.They are not easy to find.This one fits the bill due to its slim design.Overall works the bag is very high quality, especially for the price. It's definitely good enough to take to a business meeting. It looks like real leather. Of course it smells like leather. I will be buying another one to carry around in the summer months. I have purple and the color is true to the picture.