Thanks for the great replies. Well I am a college student so budget is tight, but I don't want the lowest end stuff either. I have given some thought about mixing up the gear and picking and choosing the pieces I want, however it appears that on a budget I can save a few hundred bucks if I buy a complete setup at one of my LDS. I have never tried one of these back inflate BC's however I am unsure that I would like it because trim and buoyancy have never really been a problem of mine, and I think I am partial to that secure "strapped in feeling" you get with a jacket style BC. That being said, let me give you guys more detail on what I have been looking at with the 2 setups in my dive style and price range:
Oceanic: Cruz BC, GT3 reg with CDX-5, Alpha 8 octo, VEO 100nx= $1000
ProbeLX BC, Alpha 8 reg with SP-5, Alpha 8 octo, VEO 100nx= $1180
ScubaPro: Glide Pro BC, R295/MK2+, R295 octo, press guage w/ wrist Aladin Prime=$1150
So price points are really all in the same ball park(do these prices seem pretty good or bad compared with your LDS?), it just comes down to preferences. I have no experience diving with a computer. I have just seen friends use theirs. So any input with using either the VEO over the Aladin would be great. Thanks for all the help so far, I just wanna get some reviews from those who have used some of this gear.