Wow, the OP hit a response grand slam with this one. I can't imagine why he was so taken with this odd little 'editorial', but, it brings to mind a point that many of us have thought about at one time or another.
From my experience, I can’t argue with that notion. Who hasn't looked at Mac stuff at one time or another & just said wow? Knowing better doesn’t stop me from having always wanted a room with a gorgeous Mac Stack, but when reality sets in, I know I’d just be buying some really cool looking and expensive decoration when that money would be better served buying something sonically spectacular.