i bought this bag as a birthday present for my boyfriend. it's big enough to fit the 17 inch widescreen computer that he has. and he's able to put the power adapter and cords into the other pockets. even then, there's still more room for him to put his other stuff. seems like a really sturdy bag too - pretty padded in all the right places and seems like it's good quality. i would definitely buy this brand again. over all, he is really happy with it - he uses it all the time...sure beats carrying his laptop in a backpack that's too small!!