[ReignOfError]

>>>Well, you’ll never be left with a so-called “boat anchor” — basically because Apple products have a vibrant after-market network of suppliers. Believe me, what users want, there will be suppliers who will give them that exact thing... :-)

Please explain. Are you suggesting there will be an aftermarket company that will buy this 2 year old useless laptop for scrap?

There will be an aftermarket company making replacement batteries. Assuming Apple stops making them, which is unlikely for at least 5 years.

I have a 2-3 year old Compaq laptop still running strong except for the non charging battery.

So your Compaq with a non-charging battery is "still running strong" after two years, but a Mac with a non-charging battery is "useless" and a "boat anchor"? WHY does your Compaq have a non-charging battery? Wasn't it covered by warranty? Aren't they incredibly cheap and easy to replace?

[Blue Highway]

Difference is your Apple with proprietary battery will cost $3000. I bought my Compaq for under $450 after rebates and promo codes in May of 2007. A replacement battery for mine will cost $130 from Compaq and considerably less from import aftermarket companies that sell on Ebay which I am leery to trust. I am biding my time for the next gen Windows 7 laptops to finally upgrade.