Is there a reason why you want the Ultimate edition? I feel its a huge waste of $$ for the average consumer. Take a look at this chart before you decide to spend an extra 80.00
*Chart*
The only reason I am getting the Ultimate Edition is because it is cheaper... WHAT!?! Yes, because I am a student, I am able to get the Windows 7 Ultimate 64 bit upgrade for 64.95 at school. But but but... it's an upgrade, you dont have anything to upgrade from!?! Well my buddy has a mac and somehow (ask not, know not) he has a windows 7 and windows vista disks, he uploaded the windows 7 on his computer and he is willing to give (or sell for 10 or 20$) the vista disk. Once I have the vista loaded, I will be able to upgrade to the Windows 7 Ultimate 64 bit for under $100... otherwise the HP is what? $120 or so?
I definitely agree with what you're saying though, if this situation wasn't the way it is, I would have purchased the W7 HP without a doubt.
UPDATE: The computer has arrived today, and I picked up a keyboard last night, so once I get the OS later today from school, I will probably start the hookup with my buddy on Saturday, my GF has already transfered over "HER" laptop to her desk now lol