For just using email, internet browsing,... the MP does seem like a waste of money, when another lower cost Mac would work just fine. Those that have come from PC's, are used to having the ability to upgrade inidividual components quite easily though, and that's hard to give up.
In general, the term "home users" is sort of ambiguous. So many possible definitions, and each individual likely has thier own. I've not seen anything that the majority of users would agree upon as a "home user" at any rate, and it makes things a bit confusing.
Hopefully, each individual examines their own situation, and makes a sound decision
, as ultimately, it's in their hands. And they're footing the bill. Unfortunately, it seems Apple hasn't any interest beyond Boot Camp & implementing BIOS emulation (firmware) in providing any support for Windows use. They haven't created any drivers for their RAID cards for windows. Using this as a guide, it wouldn't surprise me that they applied the same logic to the professional graphics situation. They examined it from an OS X only POV, and it didn't pan out financially to continue providing such a card.
