Thanks to all the people who offered an actual helpful response, I really appreciate the insight as I am not someone who knows a whole lot about these things, and I was simply asking for an opinion from a community who I thought might be more knowledgeable then myself. As someone who doesn't buy a computer all that often, I'd like to buy one that uses the best technology available (Ivy Bridge processors for example) at the time, since I will likely be using it for a number of years.
To all the people upset about having to read the same question over and over, I apologize, but I believe the title made it clear what the thread was about, and I did not force you to click on it. And for the people that said if you need one buy it, if not don't, if you would read my OP, the last sentence says I am in no dire need, just was wondering if now was a good time to buy. Anyways, much gratitude to the helpful responders, I greatly appreciate it!