I'm upset about these revelations, and I'm not sure my next laptop would be a ThinkPad.
However, I'm still happy with ThinkPad hardware and I'll still consider them when I need a new laptop. They're the only vendor including a three-button trackpoint, which I enjoy using over a touchpad. They have a nice no-nonsense aesthetic. While the build quality has suffered over the years, they're still sturdy and reliable, more so than most competitors.
I'm also pretty sure they're not the only ones doing this kind of bullshit. They're just doing a poor enough job to get caught in the act.
However, I'm still happy with ThinkPad hardware and I'll still consider them when I need a new laptop. They're the only vendor including a three-button trackpoint, which I enjoy using over a touchpad. They have a nice no-nonsense aesthetic. While the build quality has suffered over the years, they're still sturdy and reliable, more so than most competitors.
I'm also pretty sure they're not the only ones doing this kind of bullshit. They're just doing a poor enough job to get caught in the act.