J&R has pre-order prices for Vista listed

[hardcandy2]

J&R Vista list

Basic upgrade dvd =$99 and ranges to Vista Ultimate upgrade DVD for $259.

The one which will be most popular IMHO is the Home premium upgrade for $159:

# Windows Vista Home Premium will help consumers use Mobile or Desktop PC functionality more effectively while enabling the enjoyment of new, exciting Digital entertainment experiences. Windows Vista Home Premium improves every aspect of digital entertainment experiences, including photos, video, TV, movies, Music and games. Windows Vista Home Premium includes everything in Windows Vista Home Basic. The new User Interface Windows Aero is also available in this edition of Windows Vista for an easy, graphical and dynamic desktop experience
# Windows Vista Home Premium integrates search throughout the operating system, helping customers easily organize and quickly find large collections of documents, pictures, movies, videos and music
# Windows Media Center capabilities turn the PC into an all-in-one home entertainment center. Consumers can use Media Center to Record and watch TV shows (even High-Definition TV) and access new kinds of online entertainment content. It also provides the ability to connect Windows Vista Home Premium to Xbox 360, extending the Media Center experience to multiple rooms in the home
# Windows Tablet PC technology, which enables interaction with the PC with a digital pen or fingertip instead of a keyboard, is also available in this edition of Windows Vista
# Integrated DVD burning and authoring allows users to seamlessly burn Personal videos photos and files to video or Data DVDs, and easily create professional-looking DVDs from home movies that can be shared with family and friends

 

[InlineFive]

If my school doesn't offer it I'm going to go with Vista Business. It's sort of like comparing Home to Professional, of which I need professional and I'm pretty sure that many other enthusiasts will follow the same route.