it be a bit large-then again I be only 4 ' 11 '' , so everything be BIG for I . I do not have a laptop either , but I need something that can hold alot of stuff -lrb- I carry everything but the kitchen sink , ya know ? -rrb- and this tote \/ purse can and do do it ! and for the price they be sell it at right now -- it be the best deal around ! you can not go wrong with this .