Bubbleponic System real value

Tell me what you guys think of this for my first grow. I was taking a look at a website and it seems that this would be viable. I bought a 250 Watt HPS with MH Convent blub and a Homebox S not sure what I am going to grow. Would I be better of trying to grow in soil for the first time http://www.stealthhydroponics.com/product.php?xProd=16&xSec=34

Growing in a nutrient solultion is alot easier than soil.
The only down side is getting set up.