As a general trend, the price of most technology is steeply dropping. This is a great time for those who have been sitting on the fence about building a new computer. I recall just a few years ago, when building a new 'power' computer could easily cost several thousand dollars. But anymore, a person can get a blazing fast computer for under $1000. The key is to shop by components and build your own computer, rather than buy a Dell or an HP.