[hayksaakian]

It seems like this is a feature designed to shrink the "used" market for Apple products -- and not a user benefiting feature.

[grishka]

But one of the things about Apple products that makes people okay with the exorbitant pricing is the resale value. I thought Apple themselves realized this?

[thewileyone]

No, they want both you and the potential pre-owned Mac buyer to buy a new device each.