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Donv,
There are plenty to choose from and each has advantages/disadvantages. Some last longer, some are cheaper, etc. I think if you stick to the brands you mentioned you'll be ok.
Personally, I use Edge2000 pads. They eliminate the velcro backing plate altogether. One issue with the velcro backing plates is that you have to "center" the pad or it'll spin out-of-whack. It's a non-issue with the Edge system. Plus, you get to use both sides of the pad vs. just one side (as well as use the edge of the pad, for mirrors, etc). They cost a little more than the other pads, but since you can use both sides instead of just one, it's actually a little cheaper in usage. That, plus the centering quick-change system makes it a no-brainer to go with Edge. Not a lot use this pad on autopia, but that's because they've already invested in plenty of backing plates.
Swirl marks are hard to diagnose thru words. Take your digital camera and take a picture of the car in direct sunlight (with the sun directly reflecting back in the pic) and one in the garage using the flash (again, with the flash reflecting directly back). This will expose how bad the swirls really are. Post the pics so we get an idea what you're dealing with. This in turn will determine the polish and, more importantly, the type of pad that you're going to need.
One important thing to remember is how fast you move the PC. Around 3" per second is about as fast as you want to go. It'll seem really slow in usage. This isn't the type of polisher that you move quickly back and forth. Technique is everything with the PC.
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