I think this is an excellent example of the root of the Apple vs PC debate.
Personally, I didn't interpret any of that as 'holier than thou." Why did you, dennisw?
Is it attitudes and perceptions such as yours which give rise to the Fanboy, gay, smug, arrogant, accusations? If so, and I think it is, the difficulty is with you and others of a similar mindset. I don't think RightOnTheLeftCoast intended to have a superior tone nor did I see that in what he said. However, you did. Why?
I am reminded of Harry Truman responding the "Give them Hell, Harry" plaudit. He said, "I don't give them Hell. I just tell the truth and they think it's Hell." Is it possible that is true about Apple products and Apple haters?