Here is a confirmation of long lasting pc laptops..

I purchased my CTX laptop running windows 98, in 1998.. Still runs as new (removable hard drive.. No USB but has pcmcia slot.

I purchased my Compaq pentium4 laptop in 2003, running windows98, Still runs.

I purchased my Toshiba core2 laptop in 2008 running Vista, runs as new ( my favorite).

I purchased my HP laptop running windows10 in 2017 (touch screen). Still runs great.

I am keeping each for the different OS.

Just can't complain about long lasting.

So, Steve, what you are saying in a very unbiased way, is, like All products, Apple and Android (Windows) all have their pros and cons ...

I just see more on Mac users than anything else regarding music on stage or in studio..
Everywhere I Go there must be a reason for that.
I think I made the right choice for my needs with the iPad.

Donny, I think eventually we ALL make the right choices for our OWN needs ... because if the current choice isn't right, we change it, no?

Sorry if i offended you somewhere, noharm meant, being non natively in English sometimes makes me being misunderstood for my intentions..

In general i buy 1 app a month, they cost about €20 on average..
Its like having a new instrument every month.. sattisfying my GAS for the much more expensive hardware..

Tony I am always open minded to new things...
I look, I buy, I try, I learn, I keep or I dump simple as that.
I'm not a fan of Close mindedness.....works for me.

Not making a lot of changes doesn't necessarily make one close-minded ... Some people just find something they like and stay with it ... Perhaps they don't feel a need for constant change ... On the other hand, it is the 'searchers' who help lead us to different places ... Neither is wrong or right, they just 'are' ...

Donny, here's my analysis of you.....that no one asked for . You are VERY 'close minded', it's just that what you're close-minded about can change in a hot minute . That's why no one gets upset (only amused) about your latest 'THIS IS THE GREATEST AND I'LL LOVE IT TILL I DIE' gadget (arranger, mixer, speaker, laptop/tablet, Mic, Mic anchor , etc., etc. But don't worry, credibility isn't everything .

Your BFF ,

chas

Chas couldn't care less of what people think.. Or silly analysis, etc,
I know what I know and it works for me...
Have a great day..... It's dinner time.....
Lobster tonight at my favorite place yummy...
Have a great weekend.