I would definitely get the academic discount if you can. Just look around for the cheapest place, and you can probly find reviews of the different stores on www.bizrate.com

cool that was one of the sites that sells the upgrades... well i ordered the computer it's on it's way!! I will keep you posted.

Hey Lauren you want to hang with me and my friend Ral. P. H. this weekend?

i'd love too - but I gotta go back to PA saturday for work... gotta be there at 3... sorry. next time, in a few months i'll be able to - I'm moving back to Jersey!!