[damnencryption]

> So, I'm somehow developing a pro-Apple bias these days

Everytime this happens to me, I remind myself to visit their accessories store on the Apple website.

As an example, the new magsafe seems like a clear way to extract more money.

The magsafe charger doesn't have a removable cable and it is a very thin cable which is likely to break after minimal usage.

The iPad's keyboard costs as much as an entry level Ryzen laptop.

Non-upgradable everything so you pay for future-proofing upfront.

[freehunter]

Oh man you would not like the accessories for a BMW or Audi then. Because what you're describing is not unique to Apple, it's a defining feature of being a luxury brand. They want price conscious consumers to choose another brand.