I had a similar reaction to changes in the iMac last year that reduced the ability to upgrade. After owning mostly Macs since my 512K Fat Mac in 1985, I decided to build my own PC last Christmas, and I've been very happy with it. I then decided to replace my wife's MacBook with a Toshiba. She has only used Macs, but it hasn't taken her long to get used to and be happy with the Toshiba, and it only cost me $375. I have realized that I can no longer afford to be an Apple customer, and as the margin of any advantage Apple products previously had over the competition has greatly reduced, I don't see the point anymore. It is sad for me because my relationship with Apple began when my dad brought home an Apple II in 1977, but all good things in this world eventually come to an end.