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I've had success with Swiss Gear's line. Are you planning to ride a bike to school?

In addition to just a case, I recommend getting a Speck case (http://www.speckproducts.com/). I bought one because, like you, I bring my laptop around everywhere in my backpack. I've found that, even with cushioning in a laptop sleeve, scratches and thumps are inevitable. The Speck case has shielded my laptop from countless scratches. Everytime I take it off to clean it, I look at how dirty and scratchy the shell is and thank the universe that it's not on my Mac.

Just my two cents,
k8e

I disagree about the Speck cases.  I think they are overpriced and look like crap on your mac after a couple of weeks.  I had one on my MBP and it actually scratched the edges of the computer.  I prefer soft cases.  I bought an Isis Dei laptop sleeve a few weeks ago and have been pretty stoked on it (http://isisdei.com/list.php?class=all&item=gfmf).  It is memory foam and you can use your laptop while it is rest in the case.  I bought the Goldfish and although I don't think it necessarily a "luxury" sleeve like Isis Dei claims on its website, I love the case and am glad I tossed my Speck.

I use a Tucano Second Skin sleeve, then slip that into an STM bag.