Andiamo Bravo Backpack Tote, Black Review

I discovered a new discount shopping site called UWantSavings.com.  I signed up for email notifications and entered a raffle for the week's giveaway.  Imagine my surprise when I got an email saying that I had won!  The item was a laptop carrier:  Andiamo Bravo Backpack Tote, Black.

My laptop has a 17 inch screen and is hard to find a carrier for it and so I asked one of my sons if he could use it.  He has about a one and one half hour commute each day into DC.  He said he needed one so I contacted UWantSavings.com and asked them if they could send it directly to my son.  "No problem!" I was told.  I offered to pay any difference in postage but was told, "Don't worry about it.  This one is on us." They sent me the tracking number and I waited to find out how nice it was.

The website stated that the retail price of the backpack is $285.  It is currently on sale on this site for $75.  The description on the site is:

"The Backpack Tote from Andiamo is ideal for those who travel to work or class with a 'go green' attitude. This versatile and sturdy bag slings over the shoulders for bike riders and walkers, then transforms into a handheld briefcase, with straps hidden in the back, for classier work functions. A unique, comfortable piece that keeps your laptop safe and your accessories organized.

Compare to: Irv's Luggage for $181.00

Product Description:

* Great backpack tote for work and school alike
* Can be carried backpack style on shoulders or by hand with two looped handles
* Padded straps can be hidden in rear face pocket
* Three zippered front compartments and the largest can be locked
* Fully lined interior with removable computer sleeve
* Main backpack compartment has a built in spot to hold laptops up to 16.0-Inches
* Includes two separate sections for files
* Eight separate pockets in front compartment for pens, phones, and more!
* Dimensions: 16" x 14" x 6"
* Capacity: 1277 Cubic Inches
* Model Number: BR191BLK"

I waited to see what my son said about it.  He can be critical at times so I felt his opinion would be a fair one.  He emailed and said, "It is a very functional bag - it is fairly comfortable as a backpack, it is well designed for both a laptop and your 8x11 papers and folders, it appears to be made of a durable material and has some nice supple leather trim. The picture on the website doesn't do it justice."  Enough said.

Bottomline:

I will be shopping at UWantSavings.com in the future.  Their customer service and quality of product won me over... 

Did I mention that shipping is free all the time?  It is.