Will it cost 20% more than any other comparable machine simply for the privilege of sporting an Apple logo?
Will you have to buy the latest model every year in order to keep up with the Jones?
Maybe. However, you won’t be forced to buy it.
I don’t buy proprietary electricity right now to charge my iPhone and iPad. In fact, it’s my Ford Taurus that is charging my iPad, as I type this to you ... :-) ...