A lot of people have been saying, "Hold off, GF4 prices will go down." Well, that's true of the other GF cards, but I really think this card is a solid buy RIGHT NOW. It's better than a GF3 TI500 (which has been out for half a year) at half the cost. Also, the price will stay at $199 retail for a very, very long time. This is their "value" card. They don't want to price this one any lower; it's just got too much power for a less than $200 graphics card.
Finally, this card is a real performer. GeForce 4s will be good for awhile - they take advantage of DX9, and have huge amounts of power. If you're looking for a good card, look no further. This is definitely the BEST DEAL you will find if you want a powerful card.