The bottom line is that Apple will do anything in its power to avoid expenses that might impact their bottom line. This policy seems in accordance with others like having the humidity sensors and other "abuse" detectors incorporated into their products.
It's interesting to see this trend in Apple's policies, but I doubt they will have an overall effect in consumer spending. Most people will only find out about these holes in coverage until after they've purchased the machine and I don't think this will impact future purchases (e.g., "Go back to Windows? Never!").
Yet it's hardly what I would call a premium experience and much better coverage can be had elsewhere if you look for it.
It's interesting to see this trend in Apple's policies, but I doubt they will have an overall effect in consumer spending. Most people will only find out about these holes in coverage until after they've purchased the machine and I don't think this will impact future purchases (e.g., "Go back to Windows? Never!").
Yet it's hardly what I would call a premium experience and much better coverage can be had elsewhere if you look for it.