A reasonable point, but assuming you want a Mac, on balance I think it's better to get a somewhat upgradeable model than abandon the platform altogether. Apple

A reasonable point, but assuming you want a Mac, on balance I think it's better to get a somewhat upgradeable model than abandon the platform altogether. Apple seems to be on the edge between continuing to support general purpose computing and migrating everyone to an iOS-style walled garden. By buying Macs but not iPhones or iPads, I'm hoping to increase the demand for actual computers over appliances that are locked down with the force of law.