Now, build that computer into the back of a 20" LCD screen, complete with Firewire 800, BlueTooth, WIFI, and Gigabit Ethernet...and make it completely silent in operation. What does it cost to make now? ;^)>
What happens when the warranty ends and the screen craps out?
Those all in one computers are a nightmare if you have to work on one. I never liked the original iMacs and the newer ones are more streamlined, but still not my cup of tea. I get the idea of slimline computers and I actually bought a re-certified Dell small form factor GX520 and any smaller than that I’d get a new laptop but I already have one. That Dell cost me under $100 and it is as current as I need to be. It runs Windows 7 on it and XP as well. 3.2 gHz 512mb upgraded to 2gb.
FRiend, I think you assumed I was participating in the "Apple vs PC wars". Not so. I was simply responding that my cost to build came in higher than Jsteff's.
In response to your comment, I would have to be able to get those components in the retail market to assess their cost to build. Since I can't, the question is really moot.
However, other than the "completely silent" (really?, completely? not even a whisper?), I could live with the other components not being in an integrated package, if I chose to assemble such a group of hardware.
An integrated package such as you describe is certainly good for eliminating desk clutter, but for me, the down side would be disassembly and repairability, should a failure occur.
Also, I will be upgrading my monitor screen and will go with a 22" or 24" replacement. Upgrading such an integrated package has more challenges and in some cases is a lock-in to older technology.
BTW, I have considered Apple hardware, but if I went that route, I would not get the integrated product, and would go with their separate mainbox, monitor, etc. product.
Hope you're having a good weekend FRiend, regardless of what you are using to send the 1's and 0's to FR.