for a few reasons
I finally saw these in person on Friday and was very unimpressed/underwhelmed.
Granted, I think the 14th Street NYC apple store only has the base 21.5 and 27" on display (I tried to pull up system preferences to see what hard drives were installed, but couldn't, strangely enough.), but they were extremely slow to launch apps on the Dock, the sound wasn't too great and overall, I think the few moments of "Oooh! That's nice..." have passed.
To make matters even nuttier, the Mac Mini on display booted applications 2-3x as fast as both iMacs, had better sound in the thunderbolt display etc. RAM-wise the iMacs had 2x that of the Mini so I was really surprised at how slowly the iMacs responded.
I'm also one of those people that can't use the MTP without flaring up arthritis in my wrists so not to have any Magic Mice around was another factor.
Whenever I upgrade my 2010 iMac (hopefully not this year), I'm leaning toward the fully loaded SSD Mini or a 15" rMBP (I can use that trackpad without pain.)
My needs/wants have moved beyond this particular type of Mac and if the fabled xMac happens this year (along side the Mac Pro
), I know which way I will go.
I understand I looked at the lowest common denomanitor as far as these new models, but even so I wasn't wowed by the looks or the sound.
I'm glad people are enjoying these. I think I've moved on.