I´ve tried both cards, and believe me, there´s a big difference. You´re bound to be disappointed if you´re getting a GeForce4 MX, any version! GeForce3 is much better, even the TI200 version, and it´ll last longer, as it has support of DX8.
But is the MX440 cheaper? I'm not supporting it, but it really depends on what you're going to do. I'll still give my vote to the Ti200 though! Good card.
I can't say for the GF3 Ti200 card......but I do own a GF4 MX 440 Card...the Leadtek Winfast A170 DDR T 64MB w/ TV-OUT to be exact......it's not a bad card for the money......i score 6053 in 3D Mark 2001se with no overclocking of the Video Card on my XP 1600+ system OC'd to 1.660GHz.....i dont think its to bad for what it is....was on a budget and for the $20 more for this cartd compared to a GF2 MX400 card I think it was worth it....so basically if your on a tite budget this card is not to bad.....
No, the GeForce4 MX and the GeForce 3 Ti200 cost about the same. I would clearly recommend the GF3 Ti200 if you´re on a tight budget. If you have the money, go with a real GeForce4, I think it´s worth it!