[tastyminerals2]

This is debatable but I would agree to some extend that it is easier to resell MacBook Air/Pro than Surface. I would also argue that it is rather due to higher familiarity with Apple products, not hardware. In anyway, this is not an argument in favor of Apple products.

[cwhiz]

I would say it definitely is an argument. I recently sold my 2016 15” MacBook Pro for $1,400. It held on to nearly 50% of its value.

I tend to upgrade every three years and this cuts the effective price in half. It is no different than factoring in resale value on a car or house purchase.