How well does it lay flat when it is open? Also, how many pockets does it have to put folders in? Thanks.
1637915
It lays pretty flat on a table but is quite heavy with the binder rings to carry around and also if you add a few documents in it. It has 4 pockets to store documents (2 on the outside and 2 on the inside). It has a holder for a notepad (letter size) and 3 binder rings that are quite large to hold a good chuck of sheets. Apart from that, smaller pockets to hold business cards, sticky notes, etc and 2 pen holders too. Quite roomy and spacious I'd say. But the only negative point for me would be the weight because it is so sturdy!
1637916
It lays very flat when opened. There are two pockets that are a bit tight for folders but I found that to be the case for all the padfolios I looked at, unfortunately. You're only real options if you need to carry several folders is to purchase an accordion style case.
1637917
Lays flat very well. Pockets for folders (manila?) is a problem. There are none that are really good or readily accessible. Folders can fit behind the note pad, but that's not a very convenient spot. To fit them into the pockets on the left side, you have to trim them down. Those two pockets and the two outside pockets accommodate 8 1/2 x 11 paper but not the larger size of a folder, and it's not easy to slide papers in and out of them. I've found this to be its biggest design flaw.
1637918
Addendum to my previous answer. I don't use the three-ring binder, so the pocket into which that slides (behind the notepad) is a usable pocket for me.
644306
It is a folder that opens flat with only the two sides that you can see in the picture. It does not really have pages, per se. With mine full of dies, the weight of the dies and the magnets are heavy enough that any more pages would make it hard to pick up with one hand. The folder empty is very sturdy and has a magnetic closure flap. I love mine! I have three!
866312
I have 65 or so in it right now with room for more. My documents range from a few pages stapled together to 2" expandable pocket folders. When I fill this up I'll probably get another one.
778904
The opening is smaller than the width of the case. Papers will fit but they will have to be bent to get them in there. You wouldn't be able to put a folder in there at all
1655886
Sort of. Not so that the flap will lie flat and in line with the rest of the case when the zipper is open. One zipper opens about 1/3 of the way down - the side with the large pocket. The side with the "file separators" zips down about 2/3 of the way. Hope this helps.
491256
There are no pockets in actual binder or on the paper sheets. The binder comes with some clear plastic inserts which you could use to store documents, but I did not like them as much since you would need to punch holes in the paper to make them fit. Samller items can slide out easily. I bought some regular inserts (the regular presentation-style inserts found in office supply store) and use those.
621022
I put file folders in the pockets, measure them to see if construction paper will fit. There is a little space on either side of the pocket after putting the folder in. I never tried construction paper.
2105432
It will not fit stand up but will lay flat on the bottom. All other files will have to lay far also.
954518
No pockets. Just wide open when you unzip it. It was quite a bit larger than I expected. I couldn't use it because I don't carry a large purse, but my daughter does, and she loves it!
2059250
The pockets can hold quite a bit. Probably best between 10-20 for each pocket. Its a great folder. I have 3 now!
2168947
Hi Sharon. It is a big case with 4 "pockets" . On the outside, about halfway down from the handle (not showing in the picture), is a zippered pocket, approx. 9 1/2 X 10 inches. On the other side, I have a large 18 3/4 X 15 12 inch expansion "V" shape "0 up to 2" velcro pocket. These aren't shown in this picture. INSIDE: One side has an "X" strap with plastic clip to secure. Other side has a 5/8 height (5/8 of the whole side) slide in pocket. Above that, at the top is another pocket about 13 1/2 X 6 inches, zippered. It's nice to have the various pockets, as putting your accessory items in one spot, depends on your artwork size and whether having the accessories there will damage the artwork. The whole portfolio expands at its base to about 3 5/8 inches. There are 4 little rubber feet underneath, on the outside, to keep it off the floor. Of course the floor of the portfolio it will need to be expanded inside to ensure the canvas on the bottom isn't loose enough to fold in between the little rubber feet. Mine is not, so I just carefully place it on clean surfaces. It is soft-sided and with the size, I do keep a large, thin styrofoam sheet inside to firm up the structure for carrying my artwork. I realize it hasn't anything to do with the pockets but I inserted that as it was a concern for me once I received this. Nice case though. Hope this helps.
1334550
Hi my name is Sharlene I keep this backpack in my handbag and have two in back of car. 9in(long) x 6in(high) flat around 1/2in maybe a little less. When opened 20in(high) x about 13in(long) but the bottom is longer as it goes up so 13in to the top of about 6in but don't let this fool you as this is just what you need more room at the basis to hold things in place as these numbers are when empty. I have the bags you buy at shopping centers etc. which I thought were good but I can fit the contents of two large bags into this backpack and have two free hands. Looks cheap feels cheap but this little wonder is still a wonder to me. Also it has a loop to hang up closed or open and two stronger loops for a belt good if you like to go for a walk but just in case you get hot and need to take of a light jacket etc. put in something spouse "just had to have". For the price I have to say you cant go wrong if you don't like it someone will it's just that little thing you don't think you need till you have it - I use it for everything much lighter then another foldable traveling backpacks I have, I hope this is of some help in making up your mind about your purchase. PS when unfolded you have a pocket in the front for keys, money, the I have to get to in a hurry items.
687378
Yes it will lay flat, however, you need to insert note paper and any course books you are studying. Neat, compact with pencils and pens for highlighting importatt stuff.
2132846
No, the zipped pocket is a full size bill pocket. There is a clear slot on the outside, which can probably hold 1 or 2 cards, I use it for my work mag ID card. On the inside left are two side slots, which hold a max of about 4 cards each. In the middle is a clear slot for picture ID cards, which would probably hold 2 or 3 cards. On the right is a top slot in which I have 5 cards. Behind it, is the slot for the clear plastic sleeves, 4 in total, which probably would hold 2 cards each. Maximum would probably be about 25 cards, but I doubt it would close. I currently have about half that, including assorted cards, my driver's license, mag ID card, and a few paper cards. It's about an inch thick now, and barely closes, and certainly isn't flat. I don't carry in my back pocket anymore, and would certainly be uncomfortable sitting on this all day with all I have in it.
842426
The last reviewer said it all. I use it in the upright position and, depending on the thickness of your folders, you can store 3-4 or even more if they are thin with very little inside. As the other poster said, the front slot is shorter than others and you can store postage, business cards, small daily calendar, internet address organizer, etc.
388495
I'd say it's medium, if I only have my laptop and some folders in there it's fairly thin, but it also expands to hold a lot of stuff in the pockets - and then it sticks out quite a bit.
1393629
Hi Torris, I put my 25 page orientation packets in these, with three sheets in each pocket, and that is omfortable. When I had a thirty page packet it was awkward. Hope that helps! Jane