Just recall some significant innovations from Cupertino:
[*]the all-in-one Mac.
Well, if you're talking in terms of product such as iMac and eMac, I find it difficult to consider them, "forward progress". I perceive them as pandering to unknowledgable consumers, who value packaging and style over functionality and user serviceability.
I been put off by compound products such as this in all facets of consumer electronics, from compact stereos on. And don't get me started about about LCD TVs, with built in DVD players, These players are worth about $25.00, but add up to a $100.00 to the price of the unit.
Whatever breaks on one of these "tacky mackys", most often results in a trip to the shop, a huge repair bill, and the loss of the entire computer for an indeterminate period of time.
So, we won't entertain any purchase of one of these gems, no matter in which bizarre lollipop color they decide to offer.