[canpan]

I am totally a linux user. But even on the high end, the build quality of laptops more expensive than apple is often worse than apple.

Or it's hit and miss and you need to hope to get the good one. I want a lightweight, non-plastic laptop with good keyboard, solid battery life, and no hinge problems. Apple is consistently delivering it. Good luck finding that outside apple.

[gedy]

Agreed but would recommend looking at Framework laptops, my son has one and it's great