I have bought many 'cheaper' laptop covers and found them 'wanting for more' this one was similar , its VERY well made - so thats why it got 3 stars, its going to last ok BUT the issue i have is that you may as well put your laptop in a jiffy bag.. there is no handles or straps , it could really really do with a little handle to help carry the item, also i thought the pleats may offer some protection or make the item more 'squashy' they dont.. they just alow it to exapand more. Currys / pc world sell these so i would advise to go take a look at them then buy from amazon if you like it, i was not able to return it as it would have cost me the delivery (despite the fact i feel its not that great a product) i found in the end a VERY simliar product that contained handles from Decathlon sports shop ! it was a sports bag for a laptop that contained a sleeve similar for £25