Going with 24" iMac

After much researching and thinking for the future I have decided to go with the 24" iMac in the next several months.
Anyone want to donate to the cause? He He....

http://buyersguide.macrumors.com/
P.S., if you'd like, go ahead and click the "Helpful" or "Solved" buttons on any of the posts / replies above if you feel they were helpful or adequately answered your question.

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