I have had my Delsey cobalt blue helium 19" carry on as my main luggage for when I travel for work. It's perfect for the smaller overhead bins in Southwest and it's sturdy enough to be checked in. After 6 years of hard use, I decided I would treat myself to a new, more updated case. I bought this titanium case in silver and it looks lovely and the wheels are solid. I also like the interior packing compartments better than the helium. However, for me when I travel, I always have a laptop backpack that subs as a purse. I noticed that the extended handle on this bad was thinner and looser, and basically flimsier, than my old helium bag. Not only does it feel like it will snap of you go down a few stairs, the handle part of the extender juts out so if you try and lift your backpack off the handle, the parts of the handle jutting out catch the backpack strap and you have to really work it to get it off. I don't have time for that when I have people breathing down my neck whilst boarding the plane. So, I do love the Delsey brand, just not this line. This is great for road trips and the off vacation, but if you use it all the time for work, go for the helium line. It's a solid workhorse.

This is a great case for those who know how to pack and travel light, preferring not to be encumbered by large luggage or "oversize" carry-ons. Wheels are strong and the ability to drag (as with a two-wheeled roller) as well as spin makes airport maneuvering a little easier...as with nearly any spinner. This bag is a little shorter than most carry-ons, termed "international." This is a bit of a misnomer, as the days of foreign carriers having almost universally shallower bins and rigid rule enforcement seem to be over. Still, for my type of travel, I rarely wish for taller and heavier bag. It should be noted, however, that the internal dimensions may bother some business travelers or those that pack suits or dress clothes.

Overall quality is good, and the large-toothed zippers are completely necessary to prevent early failure from wear. I would the handle to feel more secure, but it has great adjustability (three positions) and does not protrude externally from the back of the case. The fact that it is inside the packing area may bother some people.

Internal packing and storage is clean and flexible. There is a separator flap that is zippered if you want to segregate items, and a traditional garment strap on the other half of the shell.

Now, a note about the external front pocket: Only get this bag, with this feature, if you absolutely NEED it, and if you travel a certain way. Otherwise this thing is just going irritate you. The issue is that whatever you put in this pocket, shares the same space as that side of the case/clamshell. It is separated from the main compartment, for sure, with they nylon lining, but there is no "bonus" space here as some soft/textile bags definitely have. The result is that when you pack this bag near the limit, there really isn't any space left for you to use this "pocket." That said, if you travel internationally with a laptop, iPad, Surface, etc., you know that you still have to remove these items at security, if you are a pre-check or Clear traveler in the USA. I carry a very thin "minimalist" laptop bag that I pack separately in the main compartment of this case, putting my laptop and iPad in the sleeves of the outside pocket. This makes security a breeze the world over, as you are prepared for whatever the process is. However, the outside pocket only opens easily if it is unzipped all the way to the bottom...so, if you think this is convenient for grabbing items during flight, while leaving this in the bin, you'll be disappointed. Yes, you can learn to work around this, but many frequent travelers that I know have idiosyncrasies that are inflexible, and infrequent travelers...buying new luggage with the best of intentions...get frustrated very easily with things that don't "just work."

Bottom line: Read the above, figure out where you are on the spectrum, and buy the case. Or don't.

So far it does the trick"¦ but the double zippers can get a bit hung up.

Love that its lightweight yet durable. Sad that its getting harder to find it anymore.

You lose some space on the inside when you use the lid for your laptop.
But you do have the option to expand it a bit with the extra extension zipper.
I liked the ease off accessibility, it rolls very smoothly through the airport. Size is easy to load into overhead bins. I'm happy with my purchase and would recommend ðŸ‘