OK so in the end I went with the colcasac aka apple sac. I really love it! It's so cute and I double I will have any scratches OR damage to the internal mechanisms. Since, I plan to lug it around in a backpack at a college campus, it's perfect. (Plus, my mom paid for it.) Thanks for all the help y'all!
Oh and if anyone wants any more info about the colcasac, I don't mind answering questions.
I ordered the same one for my Daughter to go with her Macbook. Glad to hear it is working out for you...