Here we go with the Vista is crap, crap. How long have you used Vista? More than an hour? Or have you just read what some random website says about it? It's the way of the future, so why not get it now.
You could also get a cheaper headset. Although you will cut some things down, it might not be much. Also, I would rather get a monitor by Samsung or Acer - never heard anything about the one you linked.
You get what you pay for.