And what am I supposed to do if I don't want to spend $2200 on a computer that only lasts me two years? Well, it depends. If someone says "hey, did you check o

And what am I supposed to do if I don't want to spend $2200 on a computer that only lasts me two years? Well, it depends. If someone says "hey, did you check out the new MacBook?" say "yeah, I didn't really like the weight vs. upgradability trade-off" and move on. If someone says "you are required to buy this computer with your own money even if you prefer another one," laugh in their face and move on. If someone says, "wow, this computer is perfect for my needs," say "that's awesome" and move on. Incidentally, this formula actually works any time any product is offered for sale and you don't want to buy it. (Personally, I try not to stress about how much computers cost. In two years I'll probably put in north of 4000 hours on the thing. If there's a meaningfully better option, I'll take it even if it's more expensive. Not that I have a ton of spare cash, or that $2200 is a reasonable figure for most people yet, but this is one area where I think it's a false economy to focus on the cost.)