Uh there is software you can get that calibrates moniters so the colours are more true to life...its used in high end digital manipulation.
I can't remeber any software names (although Spyder has popped into my head, not sure if that is right, probably not...) and they generally retail from about £50 (US$90 maybe) upwards...I know you can pay hundreds of pounds for this software if you want...

I'm probably going to go with a PC now, simply as Macs are just too much. Again, still havent spoken to parents as regards to priceing, but thanks all as you have helped.