Yes you're right about that, but the fact of the matter is that the iMac does not get much use in my home anymore unless its by me. I'm just getting a feel for how much I can get for the iMac if I need the money to purchase 2 portables for 2 people in my home. If I can convince the significant other that she does not need her own portable I would be fine just purchasing 1. Then, however, arises the question of whether to get the 13 inch Air or 15 inch MBP since I already have a 13 MBP and sometimes feel I do not have enough room on the screen (why I went overboard and purchased the 27inch iMac).