Before I get this review started Id like to say that if anyone thought when buying this bag they where getting genuine leather at the $100 price point they must be using some kind of drugs. Some kind of serious, powerful, brain damaging drugs.
With that out of the way, this is my second Samsonite Expandable Briefcase. 3 years prior to purchasing this bag I purchased the original Samsonite Expandable Briefcase. The original bag was great. I used it at least 6 days a week for 3 years often carrying around 25lbs of material (laptop making up most of the weight ). Of course as the years piled on the case lost its appeal as with most products. I loved the functionality and overall size of the briefcase. Most similar cases where either too small, didn't have enough compartments or just ridiculously retro designed. My favorite feature of all would have to be the middle zipper which makes the whole briefcase expandable.
Fast forward and now I have this new fresh briefcase and man for the most part its an improvement over the original design. First the inner lining of the bag is now a light grey color making it easier to look into. Before it was just a black windbreaker material. Often times I had to literally flip the bag upside down to find some of my small pencils and things because I couldn't see them. They also added an additional divider in the back compartment as well as a an additional zipped sleeve and a weird Velcro compartment that can unzip from the bottom for whatever reason. The interior also seems to be made out of a more cleanable stain resistant material. They also changed the bags zippers from a shiny polished metal to black making the bag more conservative ( perfect for business ). Last but not least they removed that ugly metal Samsonite emblem for a subtle engraved Samsonite logo.
The only possible downside to the cases changes would have to be the changing of the shoulder strap hooks from the polished raw metal to the painted black metal. The paint on the hooks chip as a result of their friction.
In closing this bag is everything you could ask for out of a professional briefcase. Such a good briefcase you might even grow attached and buy the same model 3 years from now.
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Product information
| Product Dimensions | 16.75 x 7 x 12.25 inches |
|---|---|
| Item Weight | 3.6 pounds |
| Department | unisex-adult |
| Manufacturer | Samsonite Corporation |
| ASIN | B004CK5QQM |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Item model number | 43118-1041 |
| Customer Reviews |
4.6 out of 5 stars |
| Best Sellers Rank | #213,805 in Clothing, Shoes & Jewelry (See Top 100 in Clothing, Shoes & Jewelry) #19 in Briefcases |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Number of Compartments | 3 |
| Item Weight | 3.6 Pounds |
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Samsonite Leather Expandable Business Case
Crafted of genuine leather, front pocket organization for all of your business needs, Padded,removable shoulder strap adjusts for convenience, Smart Pocket slides over Upright handles for easy mobility, Fits a 15.6" laptop computer.
Great Design and Function, but may not be all real leather.
Pros: This briefcase has a very functional design that can hold a laptop and day to day work or school notebooks and papers. It is also great for carry-on travel. It is very attractive and has strong zippers. Cons: Some of the leather may be fake leather and delaminate from normal exposure to light, rain or moisture and oxygen. Mine delaminated on the top from exposure to the elements not from wear and tear. The bottom of the briefcase remained looking great even though it received the most wear and tear. Fortunately there is a good return warranty on this product from Samsonite. I just returned mine and they replaced it. One star removed for the briefcase wearing out faster than one that is made from real leather.
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- Reviewed in the United States on July 12, 2024Color: BlackVerified Purchase
Pros: This briefcase has a very functional design that can hold a laptop and day to day work or school notebooks and papers. It is also great for carry-on travel. It is very attractive and has strong zippers. Cons: Some of the leather may be fake leather and delaminate from normal exposure to light, rain or moisture and oxygen. Mine delaminated on the top from exposure to the elements not from wear and tear. The bottom of the briefcase remained looking great even though it received the most wear and tear. Fortunately there is a good return warranty on this product from Samsonite. I just returned mine and they replaced it. One star removed for the briefcase wearing out faster than one that is made from real leather.
Great Design and Function, but may not be all real leather.
Reviewed in the United States on July 12, 2024
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Martin Luis Calderon GuzmanReviewed in Mexico on March 16, 2025
Excelente material (piel).
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When you buy quality - you only cry once!
Color: BlackVerified Purchase - Jason HoReviewed in Singapore on June 7, 2023
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Beautiful bag, used it on my overseas trips frequently, nice.Jason HoSamsonite leather bag
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- Coleman McKayReviewed in the United Arab Emirates on May 13, 2024
Perfect bag
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