[mikl]

Generally it’s not too difficult to get someone to unlock the Mac before returning it.

The upside of the activation lock is amazing. I remember how it was before, I had several friends who had their phones stolen - some were even mugged for it.

These days, criminals don’t bother trying to steal iPhones, because they know they’ll be a useless brick that no fence will pay for. Getting this for the Mac, too, is a massive benefit to Mac-owners.