[Thomas Frank] "Are you a Windows user?"
Yes. And an OS X user. I own both Macs and PCs, and I use both for production on a daily basis. I am really excited about cross-platform workflows.
[Thomas Frank] "How long has the Mac been on the market and target for which section, then how long has the Z1 one been on the market and is targeting who?"
HP has been in the workstation market targeting users with high-performance computing needs on the desktop for years, and they're the dominant player in that market. HP has been aggressively marketing to the digital content creation industry since roughly the time Apple EOLed Shake.
The iMac is definitely usable by many video pros, but that's not the same thing as being built for them.
[Thomas Frank] "Do you remember the Gateway One?"
Sure. Do you remember the IBM PS/1? How about the Commodore PET? The only thing the Z1 has in common with these is a space-saving design and an integrated monitor.
Look at the specs. Look at the design. The Z1 is totally unlike traditional AIO computers.
It may not be the right machine for your needs, and that's fine, but if you're comparing this to an iMac, you're missing the point.
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