>It is interesting though how this same conversation doesn't exist in the same way in other areas of computing like video game consoles or other embedded computing devices where the controls against arbitrary applications is even stronger.
As a Dutch person im out here exposed to these elements on the bike and yes I do own a car and even when it rains I do take the bike,I'm adjusted too it.
I did never broke something, yes I did stupid things on a bike. Even in the snow and ice. Using a bicycle isn't difficult.
>So far, apple hardware has been superior to any other manufacturer, even with their warts, and their anti-consumer practises (of not having replaceable batteries, etc).
Milage may vary with other manufacturers, it doesn't look like you would change to another manufacturer. Which is ok.
Check business notebooks, from HP or Lenovo. (I forgot one particular Dell series.)
Far less technical people from my perspective
Not fun if you work I.T. whatever you role is