content: All I can say is that all my tech friends are anti-Apple at this point,  Sorry to break this to you mate. Your friends likely don't know anything about the real tech behind the products if they feel that way. Microkernel architecture certainly has its place. I doubt they even know what that is. Go ahead and ask one of them. Let's see. Engineer > i.t. tech.    I mean, I can even compile and install any linux app on a mac to include KDE.  Also, The batteries ARE replaceable via amazon, despite what the norms think.