My laptop is always in my roller bag when I am traveling. I have MacBook Pro that weighs a lot (4.8lbs), and even when they didn't weigh as much a few years back, it still was extra weight I didn't want in my Backpack, or going back further my Saddle style brief. Most roller bags don't have that as a convince option, but when I am traveling with others and they see it while we are in the lounge, and they just carried their bag, they ask about it. I've had the Tumi International Office (2-Wheel) bag for at least 15 years, the bag is still in great shape, but I am really wanting a spinner bag now, just because they are easier to get around with. So it's a must for me now on my checklist, and I know a lot of others that have gone that way because of me as well. If you try it, you probably won't switch back. Once I am at my destination, my laptop goes in my backpack for going between the offices and hotels.