> whether to join the Apple Ecosystem™ or to stick with a beige box so I can run whatever OS I want
Just a side note, but Apple is actually the "beige box" here, because you can only get it in one color and one design. You can build a DIY PC in lots of different form factors and colors.
Just a side note, but Apple is actually the "beige box" here, because you can only get it in one color and one design. You can build a DIY PC in lots of different form factors and colors.