Great post.
 
The problem with haters and fanboys (both Apple and Microsoft)  is that they treat their favorite technology companies like they would their favorite football team.   It doesn't matter what side your on, whether you're an Apple or Microsoft supporter, the other team will always be considered the "has-been" or the "evil-corporation" depending on the success they've reached (or haven't reached).
 
The exact same thing could be said about Microsoft right now (regardless of what you thought of the product). Microsoft, arguably the underdog these days, has made tons of mistakes in the past and are trying their hardest claw back up to the top. They're actually putting out decent products these days. But the thing is most Apple fans probably aren't rooting for Windows 8 or new products to reach succes because of their sports-team-mentality.
 
 It comes w/ the territory. Fanboys and haters are part of the industry. It's just the way it is.