New iMac

[Wilse]

I imagine the X1's hold their value far better....

I've been meaning to try flogging my A1XE for awhile now but haven't got around to it.
Now that I know I'll be able to upgrade it to 4.1 for about 30 quid *and* the tantalising prospect of a potential OctaMED port, I finally have a "compelling-enough" reason to hang on to the old warhorse. No need to flog an undead horse.

Back on topic:
Yes, the new iMac looks like a lovely piece of kit.

[Wilse]

I don't understand how people can't grasp the idea that you can get better results with a PC by paying less money, a lot less.

Can you post a link to where I can get a comparable PC, including this lovely display, for "less money, a lot less"?

[Wilse]

No links to give you but if you're into building PCs yourself ...

Which immediately makes this apples v oranges.

First don't forget that Apple put huge orders in...

Irrelevant to the question and even more irrelevant to your original claim.

But let's say you wanted the Dell 5K 27" Ultrasharp screen which on its own gives the advantage of being a separate screen (not inside the machine) this is, for me, a big plus. This is about £1500.

And as far as I can tell, still unavailable for purchase.

I've yet to see a comparable system for much less than the price of a new iMac (starts at £1999) but am happy to be corrected.

[Wilse]

I was talking about people who build PCs themselves and if you have that kind of cash you can spec a better PC yourself.

Point me to one with equivalent specs for a lot less money then.

One that I can buy now (so the monitor you previously mentioned won't cut it).

-EDIT-
As I already said, I've yet to see a comparable system for much less than the price of a new iMac (starts at £1999) but if you can spec one, I am happy to be corrected.

Otherwise your point is bogus.