Logically the 8 core option is a single cpu with 8 cores as 2x4 would cost more.
I think the point being made is that apple is and was overpriced. What you could have bought for 10k from apple when user actually purchased his computer would have been a joke by comparison.
New data doesn't lead user to change that assessment given that the $5k base model looks equivalent to a $1k->$2k pc.
You are comparing a pc you can't even buy yet to one that was purchased previously months prior in order to come to the conclusion that there doesn't exist a pricing disparity.
I think the point being made is that apple is and was overpriced. What you could have bought for 10k from apple when user actually purchased his computer would have been a joke by comparison.
New data doesn't lead user to change that assessment given that the $5k base model looks equivalent to a $1k->$2k pc.
You are comparing a pc you can't even buy yet to one that was purchased previously months prior in order to come to the conclusion that there doesn't exist a pricing disparity.