Screw Apple. Walked in to Huaqiangbei with an Ubuntu USB stick yesterday to test a bunch of laptops and ensure all the hardware worked. Bought a Lenovo. Screw Apple.
Basically all electronics manufacturers have bad software now. It's assumed and rampant. Firmware on TVs, preinstalled apps on phones and tablets. You can't buy current-grade gear for a reasonable price without unwanted muck.
As it stands I still had to pay the Windows tax.