Only if you're inside one of the Mac product ranges. e.g. I want a desktop Mac without an integrated LCD (i.e. not an iMac), and without putting up with laptop

Only if you're inside one of the Mac product ranges. e.g. I want a desktop Mac without an integrated LCD (i.e. not an iMac), and without putting up with laptop class components which compromise performance (i.e. not a Mac mini or laptop). So my choice is a Mac Pro: starting at $2799(!) Fair enough, it's an awesome machine (8 cores, great case design, etc), but it's still nearly 3 thousand dollars. (Aside: I own PCs and Macs, I just feel there's a bit of a gap in Apple's product range there. It's quite possible Apple are right though, and that most people will want to buy a laptop or iMac).