> I don't want their platform forced down my throat.

> I would have a chance to upgrade RAM and SSD without paying twice on the damn device.

>> what made you decide to buy a Mac

> Battery life.

When you made the choice to buy your MacBook because of the better battery life were you at any point lied to about the disadvantages?

Additionally, if you're not aware the RAM on SOC is a fundamental tradeoff because of physics. Hardwiring it into the SOC is a BIG part of the battery life improvements that you have stated you prefer.