Hey thanks for your responses they were much appreciated :)
So I signed up for the $99, and I've just received my new guitar today.
Got an Ibanez Gio and a 15 Watt Peavy amp (Boss MT2 distortion on its way)

I did figure the $99 was a pretty damn cheap way to learn, and I am very keen so I am going to practice my heart out.

Thanks again :)

Errol