Thanks for the thoughts all - interesting thoughts they are too.
This is the only Mac product I've owned from LC series in the 90's which has caused me to give such a dramatic financially motivated gasp!
Ironically if I had taken out Apple Care at time of purchase I would have been within warranty - now that would have been a nice feeling!
I still feel that iMacs and Mac products in general represent the perfect storm in terms of aesthetics (Physical looks and GUI) and function.
Just do an A/B with an iPad and an Android tablet.
I just think the blow is harder due to the financial outlay incurred in a Mac drama compared with a $200 PC graphics card malfunction.
God help me, I looked lovingly at the 27" iMac while clutching my dead one as I left the store!
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