[IncPen]

It is explained by continuing advances in technological capability (making more smaller transistors for the same amount of money or less).

We agree.

I'm referring to the fact that you can now spend less than $5,000 and get a computer that is more capable than a 1980 mainframe costing $10,000,000 or more.

See above.

What's your question?

[ReadMyMind]

Well, it goes back to my original question. How does deflation (which seems to be viewed as something bad) differ from increasing bang-for-buck (which, at least in computers is good). I guess I don't understand your answer.