Even if you could reach them, what arguments will you provide them with to even start to consider pushing for a change of plan? As far as they can predict (and

Even if you could reach them, what arguments will you provide them with to even start to consider pushing for a change of plan? As far as they can predict (and they are probably quite knowledgeable about the market) people will buy their laptops and they will make a neat profit. That is, Apple upper management is doing its job — making a profit; having some long term strategic vision. They are undoubtedly aware of a certain amount of discontent being vented on the internet, and will most likely consider placating it (not addressing it) a process that needs to be looked into to. If you want to make a difference, vote with your wallet. System76 makes nice laptops, and Dell's XPS line isn't too bad.