IMac display in newer iMacs

Hi all.
I'm thinkin in buying a new iMac to my father. Will he be able to use the display that comes with the iMac when he wants to change AGAIN his computer?.
Same question, diferent way. Can I use the display on an iMac as a display for other computers (i.e coming iMacs in 2010, 2011 etc!:).
thanks for your help.

hey, thanks for the superfast answer...
It's a pitty you cant use the display if changing the computer. Most computer will be obsolete in 3-4 or 5-6 for home use. But the display can live a lot more.
Is it so difficult to add an input port?.
this is a retoric question!, don't need to answer...
I just think it would be better to buy a mac mini and a separate display. What do you think?. The most processor-demanding task or graphic card-demanding task my father would do is google earth and some basic photo editing.
thanks again

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