Better backpack for np8660?

This backpack is going to be used to carry laptop and two 1.5" books around college. Both of these laptops look cool and are well padded for a notebook.
First option is:
The Slappa Velocity Matrix Pro(15inch Edition)
http://www.slappa.com/velocity-matrix-laptop-backpack


Pros:
-Looks Really Cook
-Padded compartments
-All around waterproof

Cons:
-Dimensions says 3" in depth? In the pictures it looks bigger than 3". Will I be able to fit books and lappy?



Second Option is:
The North Face Surge 2008(black)
http://www.ebags.com/the_north_face/surge_2008_model/product_detail/index.cfm?modelid=109317


Pros:
-Looks alright-
-Nice Padding
-Not as tall and wide as Slappa

Cons:
-No Waterproof


Which backpack should I get and why? Still not sure if the Slappa can fit my laptop and books.

 

I had the np8660, and I've got the slappa, It was a great fit, Im thinkin about getting an AW, so i'll probably get an AW backpask, but slappa was great.

 

do you have a link to the aw backpack, cant seem to find it

 

I'm not sure If they just sale backpacks, I think you've got to buy a computer there, it shows up when your customize your laptop. but I could be wrong.

 

you said you had a slappa right, do you think I can fit the lappy plus two books in there?

 

Yeah that would work

 

do you know the exact depth for the slappa?

 

Laptop Compartment Dimensions:
15.4" Backpack - 15"x12" compartment
17" Backpack - 16"x14" compartment

Product Dimensions:
15.4" Backpack - 15"(w) x 21" (h) x 3"(d), 17" Backpack - 15"(w) x 22"(h) x 3.25"(d)

Product Weight:
15.4" Backpack - 3.45 lbs, 17" Backpack - 4.5 lbs

 

Also check out the Kensington Countour Backpack.

Its works awesome and has lifetime warranty.

 

yeah steven, I am doubting the 3"(d) in the 15". If that is the depth, then I can barely fit my laptop in there.

gophn, that backpack looks well built and padded but isn't really my style.

 

Thats true... it aint the prettiest... because it was meant for business people.

 

I had my laptop in there, a math book, a binder, and a note book (the paper kind) And everything fit alright, also, The backpack is very easy to cary, doesnt strain your shoulder. I usually just carry it on one should, and compared to my last Backpack (ogio) this was like heaven.

 

o ok, thanks steven with you help with the slappa. I think it is big enough to carry mu stuff around.

 

Hey np, glad I could help.