I previously owned the first edition tech folio plus which has served me well. Was glad to upgrade to a new design, and new color (blue forza).
First the positives. Like all WaterField products it is well thought out and well built. The handle is improved, and is now more comfortable to carry. the front pocket is much improved and makes it easier to add a small book etc. I am less happy with some other aspects. The back pocket does not close (ie zipper or magnets) such that i would be concerned that objects would fall out. the inside material is no longer orange making it harder IMO to see beyond the mesh what is in each pocket. Finally, perhaps just personal taste, I would have liked the new colors to be offered in canvas and not nylon, a leather handle would alsohave been a nice touch.
All in all a good bag, but for me not yet there.
Tech Folio Second Edition
Best way to handle all the random cables around the house. I tried everything else, nothing comes close!
The folio looks very nice and with good material.
However, the design is definitely flawed. Especially the outside zipper pocket area. The way the pocket is placed, all of your items in there will fall out of the single pockets when you open the folio. And if you have the zipper open, then they'll fall out completely.
First off I want to say that I love this bag (Large Tech Folio). I needed a bag or something to carry all my gear around for when I would go to a friends house. The tech folio can carry not only my laptop but, it can also carry my Arzopa portable monitor as well. Aside from my monitor and acer swift go laptop I can also fit plenty of cables and chargers as well in my tech folio even, my Razor Kishi Pro 2 has a spot in my bag as well as a foldable key board. Finding my stuff in my bag is made so simple with the way it opens up.
Design details

TECH GEAR FIRST
The Tech Folio is designed for professionals who carry their gear and electronics everywhere. This innovative design prioritizes tech organization. The pocket-storage system keeps everything organized, accessible, and visible at a glance.
Available in Compact, Medium, or Large sizes to accommodate your laptop or tablet.

THE RE-DESIGNED TECH FOLIO
The second edition of the Tech Folio has a more streamlined design and uses a technologically-advanced material to create the translucent pockets. The premium look fits in any executive meeting, office back-to-work days, or field assignment.
Choose from WaterField's traditional Waxed Canvas, Ballistic Nylon, or Forza high-performance textile. Complemented by full-grain leather accents, these Tech Folios are gorgeous to behold.

MAGICAL MONOLITE™ MESH
Once we touched the Monolite™ Mesh, we knew we'd found something special. Made of fine monofilaments in a square-weave mesh, it's soft, translucent, and it stretches. Delicate as silk, it's also durable and water-resistant .
But, its clear transparency is the secret sauce. Tech gear can instantly be seen without unzipping the pockets, saving time and frustration. The Monolite™ Mesh is lightyears ahead of traditional mesh fabrics, and it complements the clean lines of the Tech Folios perfectly.

MORE TECH FOLIOS
Customers who participated in our Next Generation Gear Case Community Design helped develop a line of products designed for carrying and organizing tech gear.
In addition to the three sizes of Tech Folios, there are also the super-sized versions in a Backpack and Brief, as well as the mini Tech Pocket that's an extra pocket for earbuds, keys, and phone. In the Tech Folio Collection, your tech gadgets take center stage without compromising on the function of the bags.

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We're proud to offer American-made gear built for the long haul. All our products are designed and made in our San Francisco workshop, where rent is high, labor expensive, and competition intense. We wouldn't go anywhere else.