Yeah, I referenced the wrong OS. But I do think that OS X is going more toward an iOS-like experience, which I absolutely detest (not a fan of the Windows 8 "Metro" interface either, but at least Stardock created a nifty program to make a makeshift Start menu appear).

I don't know if you've used Windows 7, but it's actually AMAZING. Personally I've found Windows to be much more intuitive and customizable - many agree with this latter part, as when people use things like WindowBlinds and Rainmeter - my mouth just drops, and I never see crazy stuff like that on OS X.

A laptop, minus the resolution behemoth of this? MUCH cheaper. Try barely over $1200:

No, I didn't add an OS - but if you do, the price doesn't go over $1209.08. And one can obtain Windows for much cheaper (legally), sometimes from $5-$30.

I've used it more than enough, and I simply did not like it. It takes the same approach as iOS in trying to over-simplify things for people (I thoroughly hate iOS). I like my crazy options and customizability, at every step of the way.

Yeah, I agree. I got it to $1129.08 with the same SSD size, BTW.

How about less than $1000? Done (upgrade the CPU to the cheapest quad-core listed, and the specs are basically identical to the MBP, save the resolution, for quite obvious reasons):

When I mean more open, I mean that it doesn't follow the whole "walled-garden approach" that OS X does.

When I mean more open, I mean that it doesn't follow the whole "walled-garden approach" that OS X does.

Plus there's the whole MASSIVE price difference and more open OS. I greatly prefer Windows to OS X. By leagues and leagues. If someone sold the new $2200 MBP with Windows, but at a reasonable price for its tech specs (between $1000-1500), I'd totally get it.

I really commend you for an unbiased article. Gizmodo has a (fairly-well deserved) reputation for being an Apple fanblog. I came here expecting gushing praise for iOS, especially because of the new announcements today.

As far as I know, nothing except this new laptop display beats the 1920x1080 display of the 11" ASUS ultrabook that's about to be released (or is perhaps already released).

I don't agree with you at all.

Agreed.

Agreed.

This.

Agreed.

And he deserves every millisecond of it. I hope cruel and unusual is what this useless excuse for a life-form gets.

And I would argue otherwise.

I like how you keep trying to run around the statements I made which already made everything quite crystal-clear.