The new Apple 27" Quad Core iMac, was just in time too, as Apple have since increased the price due to the tax increase in the UK. Sam
Not purchases I made myself, but gifts: Two pairs of Reebok trainers and a pair of Reiker shoes. I'd forgotten how comfortable footwear can be. I usually buy cheap as I was stung after buying a pair of Hush Puppies that wore out incredibly quickly (obviously don't make them like they used to). I'd have to say from the things I've bought for me it'd probably be an iphone.
Thanks John, been (inactively) looking for a picture of that beauty Wanna do something similar myself sometime. Best purchase last year? See sig
Best as in value? A DBX 266XL stereo compressor/gate for £40 second hand. They're about 100/120 new and I've used it so many times it's crazy. It's cheap enough that I don't mind lumping it around to gigs with me and keeps my more expensive gear safe at home! As far as fun goes.... A GTX275 with batman arkham asylum for about £150 a while back. I upgraded from a 7600 so a bit of a jump! It's so nice to game on now. Next - A new monitor! Possibly that tasty Dell panel
Samsung 2233RZ 120hz I was also extremely impressed by my Zune 16GB which lead me to buy a Zune HD (waiting for it)