Is it a better decision to purchase a Thunderbolt display for my macbook air or a new imac?

Is it a better decision to purchase a Thunderbolt display for my macbook air or a new imac? Both are around the same cost; Air-to-Thunderbolt display adds convenience of files being in one place rather than two computers.  Other cosiderations?

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http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3775
From first glance, it appears that the cable may be the determinant factor, but the article suggests in the resolution that the device providing the video must be Thunderbolt equipped also.

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