Drew Eckhardt pretty much nailed it as to why neither of the OP's wheel choices were good ones. New wheels for a commuter? There are lots of choices out there but for handbuilt wheels I've been pretty happy with handbuilt Quality wheels which any bike shop can get for you or you can buy online. The mavic a319 or a719 or both good choices for commuting for the OP. This, for example, is a sturdy wheel at a reasonable price:
Quality Wheels Pavement Series 5 Rear Wheel 700c 36h Shimano LX / Mavic A319 / DT Champion All Silver in Tree Fort Bikes Wheels (cat113)
There are plenty of other good rims and hub combos out there but get something designed for the job.