[nkmskdmfodf]

> I am thrilled to shell out thousands and thousands of dollars to purchase a machine that feels like it really belongs to me, from a company that respects my data and has aligned incentives.

You either have have very low standards or very low understanding if you think a completely closed OS on top of completely closed hardware somehow means it 'really belongs' to you, or that your data/privacy is actually being respected.

[eilefsen]

"completely closed OS" is not accurate. apple releases a surprising amount of source code.

https://opensource.apple.com/releases/

[fsflover]

The closed part has full control over your system, so the released code is useless for privacy/ownership.

[asp_hornet]

Whats the alternative? Linux? Maybe OP likes that their OS doesnt crash when they close their laptop lid.

[seandoe]

Crash? I understand people's gripes with ui, hardware compatibility, etc, but stability? All my Linux machines have always been very stable.

[WuxiFingerHold]

It's not that bad anymore (e.g. with system 76), but I understand the point.

I disagree with OP celebrating Apple to be the least evil of the evils. Yes, there are not many (if any) alternatives, but that doesn't make Apple great. It's just less shitty.