NickSo,
Instead of recommendations, here are some more links that you can use to help sort out what will work for you inside your budget (after the finals are over).
To check prices:
http://www.pricewatch.com
http://www.ibuyer.net
http://www.pricegrabber.com
To check out vendor ratings...
Rob,
I think he is talking Canadian dollars, which would convert to about $60 US.
:)
NickSo,
If you're interested in some reviews you canuse this link:
http://www.ecs.com.tw/products/products.htm
A box will probably come up asking if you want to download the Chinese character sets, just...