Future MBP owner with questions...please help!

After being born and raised on Windows, I've decided to make the switch to Mac and I will be getting a MBP within the next month. Despite all the problems (heat, whine, etc.) that I've been reading about, I'll take my chances. I'm looking to get a 2.16 ghz model, with 2 gigs of RAM and the 100-gig 7200 rpm drive. I have a few questions:
1. I need to get Office 2004 for Mac, and I'm just wondering if there is a difference between the "Standard" version and the "Student/Teacher" version. I don't see any differences, but I just want to make sure. It's the same software, right? Just different prices?
2. I plan on getting Pro Care at my Apple store as soon as I get the MBP (I'll also get the Apple Protection Plan as well). Is Pro Care worth the $100 per year? It appears that if I become a member, I get priority status on my repairs, priority seating at workshops, etc. It seems like a good deal, but I'm wondering what other advantages there are.
Thanks in advance for any advice you guys can give me.

1. I need to get Office 2004 for Mac, and I'm just
wondering if there is a difference between the
"Standard" version and the "Student/Teacher" version.
I don't see any differences, but I just want to make
sure. It's the same software, right? Just different
prices?
There are two major differences the first being the price the second is it is not available to buy any future "Upgrade" versions. You would be required to purchase either a full version or another Student/Teacher version (which is typically the same price as the upgrades)
2. I plan on getting Pro Care at my Apple store as
soon as I get the MBP (I'll also get the Apple
Protection Plan as well). Is Pro Care worth the $100
per year? It appears that if I become a member, I get
priority status on my repairs, priority seating at
workshops, etc. It seems like a good deal, but I'm
wondering what other advantages there are.
Personally I would just go for AppleCare unless you frequent the genius bar and have to have repairs back ASAP those seem to be the only advantages IMHO

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