College Macbook bag

[Msamuelson34]

Hey Guys,

I will be receiving my first MAC at the end of the month for a nice graduation present, for college.(2.0 GhZ 2.0 GB RaM and 120 GB HD Black) Pretty excited.
I will be going to a major university next year and I am in the market for a nice backpack to carry all of my essentials.(Books, Notebook, Music, and all that other stuff). I am looking for a nice backpack <$100 Usd. I have looked around and found a couple of packs. Tell me which one you like and why and give me suggestions. Thanks

Analog Messenger $85
http://analogclothing.com/products/product.aspx?brandID=5&productID=50119&shortMaterialNumber=K8271303&categoryID=5005&subcategoryID=5064

Nixon Sum. $95
http://www.nixonnow.com/softgoods/mens/bags/#

Gravis Backpack $ 85
http://gravisfootwear.com/products/product.aspx?productID=48096&shortMaterialNumber=G8234302&categoryID=4802&subcategoryID=4808

Burton Distortion Pack $60
http://burton.com/ProductDetail.aspx?pid=495

 

[trpnmonkey41]

http://www.targus.com/us/product_details.asp?sku=TSB082US

My friends swear by this backpack

 

[chrisiw]

http://www.targus.com/us/product_details.asp?sku=TSB082US

My friends swear by this backpack

That looks good, but is it waterproof ?

 

[iKitten]

Msamuelson34, it seems like your options offer fairly similar features and accessibility. So, on looks and sleekness, I prefer the gravis or burton, but the camouflage has the edge!

 

[Pitman67]

I just got the Surge from North Face at Ebags and am very happy with it.

 

[kilo15]

I bought the evolution bag from stm. STM makes a great product.
http://www.stmbags.com.au/smallevolution

 

[skye]

I hear that a backpack is better for your back than a shoulder strap bag

 

[walmartconnect]

No doubt, equal weight distribution is better skye. I carry mine around in a briefcase looking thing, so I guess that I'm doing myself no favors.