No matter what you think of Microsoft, Windows, and PCs, it drove a lot of cost out of the equation so almost anyone can afford one. Otherwise, we all would still be using expensive Macs.
Yeah we could afford one and then spend the rest of our money on upgrading and service. Also it is hard for many people to understand that we are not equal in this world. Real pc's in the old times where only affordable for rich people... and nowadays Apple is constructing products for the elite. If Apples marketing is strong and persuaded lot of people
A common phrase from pc service store employes is -> Thank god Microsoft for keeping our job running and Apple for using its pcs to do our job.
ps - sorry for my bad english grammar structure etc... i know it sucks.