However it is a catch 22. Pcs normally include more integrated components then before, thus eliminating the easy upgrade route. Something that can only be found in the custom built lines. Stick with smaller retailers who use good parts. Don't be afraid of them going out of business either because universal parts can be found anywhere.
Pricing is truely insane.
Because that is what you get a junk printer and a miniscule 15'' monitor. Consumers are like cattle and places like best buy encourage this mentality. Yet people herd to them to get some upgrade they don't even need. God nows how many people have tried to upgrade there PC in hopes of increasing internet speed. Things will get better but only after they get much worse.