Total phase. The "only Mac update for the next 3 years" meme is just fanning the drama flames. Once you back out of HN into the real world the vast majority of people aren't going to hop into a laptop using Linux. Maybe some will go back to Windows but I think Apple's brand is strong enough that majority would feel dirty buying a Dell, etc. It's akin to someone who usually buys clothes at high end boutiques opting to switch to Walmart because they don't like this season's line. You also need to consider how long the current crop of Mac books last. If you maxed one out over the last 3 years it's hard to even defend the need for a new one.