>> The other thing that makes Macs easy purchases is that they retain 60-85% of their value.
Over how long? My last macbook I used until the keyboard broke, the trackpad button semi-working and the battery died. Only sold it for 10% of the price I bought it at.
It depends. My 5-year-old macbook (1st gen of plastic white macbook) is still running strong. I bought an Air last month but keep it around as a back up machine.
I replaced the battery 2 years ago though, just before the warranty expires and somehow they did it for free.
Over how long? My last macbook I used until the keyboard broke, the trackpad button semi-working and the battery died. Only sold it for 10% of the price I bought it at.