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It seems like this is a feature designed to shrink the "used" market for Apple products -- and not a user benefiting feature.

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But one of the things about Apple products that makes people okay with the exorbitant pricing is the resale value. I thought Apple themselves realized this?

No, they want both you and the potential pre-owned Mac buyer to buy a new device each.

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