[quote="sheerheartattack"]Browser-based programs are just a big turn-off. Plus, I'm really looking for compatibility with the new .docx format. So far, only Word can efficiently do this, but I'm holding out for Symphony to jump on it.[/quote]
The labs at my school have 2007 and it's weird and awkward as fuck when compared to office 2003. Then again, I've only really looked at it for like ten minutes...

So anyway, if you're going to get Word 2007, just be forewarned that it's pretty different compared to the 2003 version. More than just a regular upgrade would be, btw.