@therobpoz is probably right, I don't think Apple would have gone back and given him the laptop. Of course Apple doesn't need to give away their products in the first place...
Why do you think almost every movie and show made over the last few years features a laptop with a glowing Apple on the back whenever a shot calls for someone to be using a computer?
If you see the credits roll at the end of the show or movie, there is invariably a line that says "Promotional consideration: Apple" [and others].
While I use an Android 2 phone, I must admit an Apple iPhone would be a better choice if all I wanted was a smartphone. What took me to the Android one was the things I couldn't do with the Apple product.