Monitor speaker purchase advice

Hi all, thought I'd get some opinions from you guys as I really don't know where to start.
I need some monitors, I don't want to spend too much. Budget of £300
They sell these powered monitors at my local Apple store. Has anybody used/got some of these KRK Rokit RP5?
http://www.turnkey.co.uk/product.php?itemid=8448
My friend has some of these and highly recommends them but I think they've stopped making them : /
http://www.tapcoworld.com/products/s5/
Let me know if you need any more information.
Many thanks

Things to consider:
1) What type of music? Your monitor choice might change if you're recording acoustic folk, or rock or electronic/club.
2) How big is your room, and does it have any acoustic treatment? Don't overdrive a tiny room, and money spent on room treatment will ultimately get you more bang for your buck than monitors. You don't have to buy expensive premade stuff - buy 703 panels and wrap them in burlap. Home made bass traps can be very cheap to make.
3) Whichever monitors you choose, be prepared to spend a lot of time learning them.
4) Never buy monitors without auditioning them. Find a good dealer where you can try out various brands, side-by-side, and bring a CD your own mixes and your favorite CD.
5) Read this:
http://www.tweakheadz.com/studio_monitors.htm

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