I liked the briefcase initially!
937147
I believe I already wrote a positive feedback as the quality for price appeared to be good. It simply didn't hold up in week two due to it's substantial weight and somewhat narrow opening. My arms show blemishes very easy to accessing the contents of the case required two hands in most cases. I lubricated the hinges very carefully but in after a week or two of use I began using my old ugly case.
Other than the opening size and overall weight I am very pleased with the looks and quality.
It's very difficult to find a good layers brief with a combination lock. When I decided to retire the case I believe I had discarded the shipping box and was a few days over the 30 days.
1197430
I've had this rolling briefcase/laptop bag for over a year now and really love it! I like all of the pockets and compartments. However, the extension handle stopped raising to its uppermost height, so I have to slightly bend to roll it along. Also, you have to be careful with the snaps on the flaps of the two outer pockets or they will pop off the pocket as one of mine did. A dream option for this great bag would be for it to have spinner wheels for ease of wheeling for extended periods of time like through an airport.
3986604
I got this case to replace an old and bulky Case Logic briefcase that's been my constant companion for about 10 years. I've downsized my laptop so I was looking forward to a slimmer and more stylish case.

This Solo case definitely wins in the looks department. I especially recommend it if you have pets, my old black canvas case was like a magnet to all the cat fur in the room, no matter how hard I tried to keep it clean, it always seemed to have at least a few stray hairs sticking out. This case has a smoother finish and tighter fabric weave, plus the gray color hides any stray hairs that still find a way to stick.

The case does have padding, it feels like high density neoprene, about 1/4" thick. The front and back of the main compartment are decently protected with this material, however, the sides are not well protected. These edges do contain padding, but it doesn't span the complete width - the edges measure 2" wide, and the foam is only 1.5" wide, so there's space without protection - this wouldn't be an issue if you have a laptop that's an inch or more thick, but most of the new ultra portable laptops are extremely slim. My XPS13 seems to always slip into the groove at the front of the case where there's no padding - not good.

My solution has been another basic neoprene case that I zipper my computer into, then place it inside this briefcase. Not exactly a perfect solution, but it works.

My other complaint is that the outer compartment has no padding or protection, so I don't like placing my phone or tablet in there. Although I understand why they didn't pad this area if they wanted to keep the briefcase as slim and lightweight as possible, I do wish this compartment had a little more structure to it.
1615425
This is a follow up to my initial review.  I bought the bag a couple of years ago and have really enjoyed it.  However, a few months ago one of the handles ripped off, leaving me with only one.  I replaced that side with a canvas strap.  Now the other handle has come unstitched so that the interior cording is coming out.

At this price, I would not expect the briefcase to last forever.  It is just that I would have expected to get at least five years out of it.  However, in case you doubt whether I have enjoyed it, I am actually thinking about buying another one to replace the one that is falling apart.
3839731
UPDATED (12/17/12): While my initial impression of the case was lackluster to say the least, I grew to like it (especially once the chemical odor dissipated). Love the slim design and the fact I don't have to carry around my wallet with me anymore. However, I do agree with many of the reviews that the buttons can be somewhat hard to press, but while annoying, I got used to it. My gripe with the case though, is that only after a couple of months of use, the (cheap) plastic volume up button just fell out and there's no way to fix it. The plastic volum buttons are attached to the main case by a tiny piece, and once that breaks, you have no way of getting to the volume button without removing the case altogether. Definitely needs a design improvement...... I hope that after the initial delays I had with this seller getting the case delivered to me (at least they refunded the shipping), that they do right by me and send out a new one... hint hint...

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A note first on the seller... It took about 18 days for me to get my case and they are somewhat slow to respond.... I finally got the case just now and at first it looks, feels and smells very cheap (chemical odor coming off of it as soon as you open it, clearly it came from China). It's a very tight fit to get the bumper on, and the back cover does not seem like it has big enough plastic teeth for the railing that fits into the bumper to lock in... but so far it seems to hold well even though I crammed 2 credit cards and a NYS drivers license in there. The bottom of the back doesn't lock into place with the bumper so If you cram more cards than it normally fits at first (even sliding in my DL was a very tight fit at first), the back of the case isn't flush with the bumper...

Overall though for the price, a pretty nice looking case and I like that I can keep the most important cards on my since you rarely forget your phone.
4226992
The advertisement led me to believe the briefcase I was buying was the type that, when upright, opened like an accordion file so that things didn't spill out.  That is what I wanted.  I'll make due with this since it's a quality product.
3984045
This bag looks great and has amble room inside the main compartment without appearing too bulky. The rear of the bag near the backpack straps has a compartment for a 15" laptop which is padded. It can be carried either by the leather hand strap or using the backpack straps.

Unfortunately the high standard of aesthetics are not met by durability. Within a year, the stitching on the handle had frayed, the leather had stretched, become misshapen and very dirty (although the colour may obscure that). The zipper in the laptop compartment had come apart at the seem, probably under the pressure of holding a 15" macbook and the zipper had broken. The leather detail on the laptop straps was also very dirty. I emailed the company and they told me the bag could not be properly washed only with a damp cloth and that cleaning the leather would damage it.

This is a real shame as the bag is otherwise quite unique and eye-catching.
2661727
The briefcase is big enough and sufficient number of pockets. I think the color and luster of the briefcase looks not so good when I compare the picture and It has a concave deformation In the seam.
400314
I like the size of this bag. It is deep enough for me to fit a full size notebook in, and have t still zip up. I also love the idea and look of the lock. However the leather strip on the lock was not properly on when i received it, and seemed to be split and peeling off. In addition the lock actually locks a very small compartment and the key is hidden under the small green part of the purse. I like the idea, but it's inconvenient to get stuff out of and it's very small.  I also like the option of long or short straps. The color is initially what attracted me to the bag, i like it, but it does look somewhat cheaper then originally thought
906290
Several other reviews have highlighted buckle problems, so this seems to be a real issue for Alpine Swiss. I love the style of the briefcase, and the  leather appears to be good quality, but the buckles on mine too have come apart, making it impossible to secure one side of the flap of the briefcase now. With this type of quality control issue, I cannot recommend this case to anyone.
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Update: 12/14/2015
I contacted Alpine Swiss about the issue via Amazon. They sent me a prepaid shipping label so I could send it in for repair at their expense. I received the bag back a few days ago and it looks as good as new. I absolutely love the look and the feel of this case. I hope the repaired buckle will hold up this time. Due to Alpine Swiss's quick response, I am raising the review up to four stars. If the company can solve the buckle quality issue, this would be a five star product.
645212
While this briefcase looks nice and was the right size for my MacBook Air & a few work folders, the quality of the handle & shoulder strap is poor. The handle is flimsy (its leather, but has the consistency on cloth and feels like it won't hold the case.)  The shoulder strap looked a little sturdier, but on my first business trip, the buckle holding it to the case just fell apart and fell off my shoulder onto the floor as I hurried thru the airport.  It was 40 day after I purchased it, so, tough luck, no refund or exchange. I'd look for a better product. I knew it was an economy cast at $125, but really --- it couldn't hold a very light laptop and a few folder on one business trip??? Pretty poor quality for both the vendor to offer and for Amazon to carry. I'm very disappointed and will try to contact the vendor.
3617279
The bag exceeded my expectations in most respects: cost, function, appearance, and value, but was disappointing in the aspect of durability.  The price is right and it met my needs as to functionality.  I use it for travel as my "Personal Item" to carry electronics, reading material, snacks and few pieces of clothing. The multiple lined storage pockets on the side and ends are useful for placing books and small personal items, such as glasses and chargers.  I have placed pieces of cardboard in the end pockets to help the pockets hold their shape.  The main large compartment is big enough to hold two or three days of clothing.  The bag has a comfortable padded handle and a removable shoulder shoulder strap.  The dimensions of 18" x 9" x 10" are correct.

The reason I did not give it a five-star rating because it is made out of leather scraps that are stitched together and dyed.  So the bag looks okay and the stitches are holding well and not obvious.  The dye (or is it liquid shoe wax) comes off if you get solvent or oily materials (hand lotion, food grease) on the surface.  I found that black liquid shoe wax works well for covering spots where the original color of the leather scrap gets accidentally exposed.

Some other reviewers mentioned the odor emitted by the bag when new.  The new leather oder was noticeable initially, but it quickly dissipated in few days.  I have had this bag for four months now and took it on several trips without any serious problems, except for the finish rubbing off.  I recommend this product to all.

Overall I think the bag provides good value and functionality for the price.

Note 1 added on March 24, 2014: Bad Zipper
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I reduced the rating to 3 stars from 4 because of failed zipper, after about six months of use.  As some of the recent reviews noted, one side of the zipper came off the track at the stop. I was able to get the zipper back on its track and put a piece of wire in a staple-like fashion to provide a new stop.  So buyers beware.

Note 2 added on February 1, 2015: Zipper Finally Broke Irreversibly!
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I reduced the rating further from to 2 stars from 3 because the zipper finally broke.  So with regular use the bag should last no longer than about a year. It is pretty and useful while it lasted, RIP.  So buyers take note and make an informed buying decision.
486003
I was so proud of this bag at first.  I was pleased to find the reduced price. I purchased this bag for transporting my 15 inch laptop and a few office materials to and from work on a daily basis.  I liked the compact style, i could carry it on public transportation easily without taking up too much space.  It rolled easily.  I had a choice of colors and I like the compartments.  After almost 7 months, I hadn't been particular hard on this case but I noticed that the fabric is tearing away.  It's like a cheap cardboard case.  Time to buy a new case!  On my way home, a woman admired my case as she was lugging her huge suitcase-like bag.  All i could say was "It was very nice at first."  I may buy two more of this bag or I'll spend more money next time for a brand name.
4589184
I got the transit briefcase after shopping around forever for a daily work bag. I walk around a lot, but still need a lot of items on hand, so was seeking a small bag that could hold a lot without becoming a hassle. The big issue is that most bags of this size emphasize having a laptop sleeve or something, and that is one item I don't have to carry (thankfully).
What I LIKE: the two outer pockets are a great size for things to have on hand, and the zippered back pocket is useful for things to stow away quickly. I like the Napoleon pocket on the foldover flap, which was useful when I traveled and could just drop my passport in there. Also, the interior main compartment has a great section with dividers for pens and small items (though I think they would be best placed on the other side of the main compartment).
What I dislike: I keep a notepad in here as well as a few other items, and it perpetually looks STUFFED. I don't try to fit water or any snacks in it, and it still seems to be out of space. Also, the framed stitching that goes around the back of the bag keeps it from being able to sit upright on your desk... if you need to take it off for some reason, you have to lay it on the ground or balance it against a wall or another surface, because this thing will not stand up. The rigid backing (for a laptop, I suppose) would be strong enough to hold this bag upright were it not for the odd stitch framing, which keeps it from standing up.
Who is this best for: Very light packer who does not have a normal size laptop or need anything other than the barest essentials. I'm continuing to look for the ideal bag for my job, and this will tide me over, but I think the bag is too skinny.
4970592
I had to replace a three-gusset Samsonite leather flap-over briefcase, and I chose the Capri because its size and appearance approximated the Samsonite.  (The Samsonite had been my security blanket for over twenty years, but its latch mechanism recently gave up the ghost.)

I have been using the Capri (in black) for about a month, and I have concluded that its cons outnumber its pros.

Pros:  It is very handsome and very light.  Interior looks nice.

Cons:  Its quality is not very good.  On the interior, there is a stain transfer from exterior, and it has a rather pronounced fishy smell.  On the exterior, the stitching is somewhat mis-aligned.  Finally, unless stood on a perfectly flat surface, the case is prone to tip.

Nonetheless, I needed a leather briefcase, and this will have to do.  I will update the review after six months.

 I contacted the seller about the transfer mark.  The seller was cordial, but I was effectively dismissed.
1627259
I really did love this bag.  It was the perfect size for my computer and my work folder.  I bought the black 13.3 inch bag on October 24, 2015.  In December of 2016 one side of the strap clip broke and one zipper broke, I switched the strap from another bag for a few months and then bought the purple bag on February 21, 2017.  Last week one zipper broke and today one clip broke.  This bag is the perfect size for carrying my HP Spectre to and from work.  And yes, I admit I'm a little hard on my bags.  I'm okay if it breaks in a year and I have to buy a new one because bags get dirty and worn after a while.  But this one has been used for just over three months.  I'm now going to search for something a little more durable.  I could post a photo of the broken clip and zipper but there are already several posted.  I'm actually really disappointed because this bag looks so much better in a business setting than the larger ones that can carry everything including the kitchen sink. :(
4776392
I purchased this briefcase for my husband who is an attorney.  When I received it, I noticed 2 areas on the underside of the handle where the leather of the handle was cut and did not completely cover the handle.  I contacted the Seller and was impressed that I spoke with any actual person and that each time I called, I spoke to the same person - a rarity!  They contacted the manufactuer, who stated that it was not a defect in the product, but how they are designed ???- really???.  In the end, my husband decided that he wanted to keep the bag (its hard to find a lawyer's brieface for a reasonable price).  The design is nice, the leather is OVERALL a good quality,the bag has sufficient space for most needs (bigger than a lot of other lawyer briefcases that I could find) and the price was right.  Another reason we kept the bag was beauase of Irv's customer service.  After letting them know we decided to keep the bag they followed up to let us know that if we DID have any issues with the bag, that they will work with us.