yes, and you can really get a boat load of hardware these days for 500 bucks.
Dell is usually running a special where you get a computer and 21" LCD for $400 or less and free shipping
These computers are perfectly OK for what 85% of buyers want to do
This website is great source for Dell specials of all kinds. Computers. laptops, peripherals etc
The only reasonably priced Macs are made by Psystar