One thing I have never understood is why people say all the 'i' series are a waste of money and as you said, 'uninspiring'. I say this because if they were such a waste of money and so uninspiring, how come so many people have/want them? How come the iphone is regarded as one of the greatest technological inventions ever? How come in the music industry, Apple computers are a MUST? Apple's software is second to none.
Don't get me wrong, I prefer Android phones, but they do vaguely copy the iphone.
I don't want to get into an apple vs PC fight or arguement as it's futile, but I do wonder why you've said Apple computers are a must for the music industry, I've worked with a recording studio before and they had PC's. In the same building was a graphics house and guess what they didn't care if they had Mac's or PC's cos you can get the software for both
What specific software do apple produce that the music industry MUST have?
Back on topic!
RIP Mr Jobs