So... What's next? A Thinkpad with Linux? I really wish there was more competition. There is simply no other digital ecosystem that works as well as Apple's.

Probably one of those nice Clevo laptops, more bang for my buck with that (https://shkspr.mobi/blog/2020/05/review-clevo-n151cu-lafite-...)

I've weaned myself off big tech services now (except I still use Chrome, but I used that un-synced - could just change to Chromium).

I just want something capable, with a nice keyboard running an OS that doesn't constantly change things underneath me, is stable, and secure.

I agree about the ecosystem working well together, but for me, the ends don't justify the means anymore.