Not a huge problem as there are more than a few other internal pockets which will hold the iPad. One possible negative is that the two iPad specific exterior pockets look like they will only hold a naked iPad and aren't big enough to hold one with a case on it. Too thin, poorly padded and kept twisting and cutting into my shoulder. This was the main reason I stopped using my fairly new Briggs & Riley as the strap was awful. One big positive is the shoulder strap is thick and heavily padded with an adjustable wrap, it looks like it is built to cope with heavy loads. The internal finish and number of pockets are v impressive. The bag looks professional and classy, a cut above the normal black nylon laptop bag (as it should given the price). and I'm not sure the Brief would be big enough. Once registered, the booq Terralinq service may help reunite you with your lost and found bag. I wanted something to hold a laptop, iPad, folio and assorted cables, chargers etc. Each Cobra pack MacBook Pro backpack is tagged with a gunmetal-framed Terralinq serial number. Haven't used it yet, but initial views are positive. Just received the Booq Cobra L Case (bigger brother to the Brief).

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