That's a 3.5 year old computer, and it was your fault for not taking it in and getting it fixed. This one's solely on you, buddy.
Now, everyone else in the thread, learn that capitalism is how you have everything nice in your life. Sure, let's just all tax the rich, and f the corporations, because that will solve ALL our problems.
How the hell is that
my fault? the computer NEVER failed before it completely bricked, and apple refused to do anything about it unless it presented the problem. I had AppleCare from the moment I purchased it, and six months after it expired, when the graphics card failed, they told me the extended repair program was over.
Now, about your second comment:
I'm all for entrepreneurship and private enterprise.... But capitalism in its current form is an aberration: the way it's morphed into an instrument of corruption by the rich and corporate criminals - bribing doctors to prescribe unwarranted drugs to patients, hijacking the political and legislative processes, wrecking the global economy for short term profits for a few; breaking the laws with impunity, reneging responsibility to the environment, consumers and society, without paying their fair share.
If you think this form of capitalism is sustainable for you, your children and grandchildren, you are sadly mistaken. Making Apple follow the rules of where they sell their products is an example of the
basic balance that must be met for keeping capitalism in check and us to survive: the rule of law in benefit of society - and not only a bunch of companies, millionaires and hedge fund managers. Think about what longer warranties mean for YOU - not only avoiding the cost of repair, but the incentive for companies to design, develop and produce longer lasting products that protect your economy, your environment and your interests.
Understand that today's global capitalism is not representing entrepreneurs and working people, but a few privileged people, usually through bankers and financial institutions, that have more in common with the mafia and casinos than anything else. Some would argue that, if you comprare the definition of capitalism with what we have today, we ought to call this something else. IMO it's just a matter of time until economists, sociologists and historians come up with a name for it, as it becomes even more obvious globally.
There's a saying in today's big business: if you do not know who the sucker is, chances are you're it. So, if you think today's unfettered capitalism is protecting you and your family in some way, think again. Unless you're on the top 1% (which I doubt), sooner or later you'll get screwed along with everyone else.
It's really hard to understand how can people vote and cheer against their best interest. Usually it's because of simple blatant ignorance, or simple greed.
Of course, one can ignore all the data supporting this and just keep a black-and-white tea-party-fox-news-joe-the-plumber world view, and wait for things to get gradually worse, until the circumstances adjust one's viewpoint.
Cheers!
