...updating their range of Cinema Displays (neither model of which has ever been upgraded in its entire existence, one of them even going back to seven years)
Not True. See:
http://buyersguide.macrumors.com/#Apple_Cinema_Displays
The 30" model last received an increase in specification in March 2006 while the 20" and 23" remains unchanged since August 2006.
Staying with cars -
You're saying "All cars with 15" tires should all cost the same." You are incorrect.
Also, in 2 or 3 years, what is the resale value of either laptop? You know the answer.
Please do better next time.
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