Perhaps the thing I like best about this sleeve is that it looks like a nice piece of luggage rather than a funky computer bag. However, the padding for the laptop is just right, providing cushioning from bumps without making the sleeve too bulky. It is intelligently designed, with a band across the back that neatly slips over the handle of my roller bag. That is a really big deal for me because I need to carry everything at once without a cart. The smaller compartments are just right for accessories--mouse, Sandisk external drive, etc. There is enough room to pack the tablet with my Nook in it and also a power strip (hotels never have enough outlets). I have used this on a couple of trips already and it is so much easier to use than trying to tuck the laptop into a crowded suitcase or adding a backpack to the pile of stuff I need to take.