I genuinely squeal like a school girl when supposed professionals go off on a rant against other techs over opinions they hold in high esteem as facts. You alone are creating a reputation, though I doubt it is a positive sense.
This isnt true, in all cases. I have numerous customers that have taken devices to Apple and had them replaced, even as long as 6 months out of warranty. It is all in how you approach it with the employees, who are empowered to do anything to make a customer happy. If someone goes in acting like you reflect, I doubt that they get very far.
It is a reliable source, and has a huge following. They categorically test everything they review and report on their findings independent of other groups who are bought off by manufacturers. It isnt my primary source, but I will take it over your jaded and seething opinions. I have two MacMinis in my shop that I use from time to time. 4 other machines are Windows PCs, and I have 3 laptops that run Linux. I don't think I am a fan-boy at all. I have always been something of an agnostic when it comes to a preferred platform.
I buy my cars based on reliability so I don't have to take them to a mechanic, but I'm probably lucky. I tend to make my own decisions based on research and evidence, which is exactly the opposite of what you are suggesting. I pointed to Consumer Reports as an example of a source that can be verified by anyone. Your local favorite mechanic is not a verifiable source. Its one magazine out of a dozen I read monthly, but the most recent based on actual data.
I suggest that you walk away from this thread and forget about your Hackintosh idea on Technibble. Your further personal attacks and emotion-based bashing will not serve you well. It all comes down to the fact that no one here agrees with your concept to provide any guidance, so you feel embarrassed or have a self-esteem issue. Stop lashing out because of one idea and a supposed ideology you are defending against.
