The macs are very good machines, as been said, the do just work and do everything fairly fuss free.
I have had issues with my iphone, been through 3 and itunes was a bit dodgy. But that is all sorted.
I agree, windows has been a right pain in the arse these last 10 years. However, i must admit, windows 7 is a lot closer to a mac now. Windows 7 is fast, seamless and handles everything well.
This is probably a better deal:
http://www1.euro.dell.com/content/to...hs1&l=en&s=dhs
Just add a monitor of your choice.