timing on computer purchase

[mikekim]

what thefunk is referring to is the fact that here in the UK, all hardware imports are done on a 1 to1 on the dollar vs the pound, so what would be $500 in the US, we end up paying £500 (approx £780).

prices will come down, due to new technology (they always do). the question is... do you want to wait 6 months or enjoy faster speeds now?

[MiRai]

what thefunk is referring to is the fact that here in the UK, all hardware imports are done on a 1 to1 on the dollar vs the pound, so what would be $500 in the US, we end up paying £500 (approx £780).

I knew exactly what he was referring to.

prices will come down, due to new technology (they always do). the question is... do you want to wait 6 months or enjoy faster speeds now?

That's exactly where the coin flip comes into play.

Either way, I do not see Intel dropping their prices all that much [even on the older stuff] unless AMD delivers a blow upside
Intel's head with their new platform which is due out April-ish? Intel's current i7 line and new Sandy Bridge platform will both
be handing AMD their ass until AMD releases their new stuff... and even then we have no idea how it will perform.

I don't know what you are currently using but if you want a new system now, buy a new system now.