[andrei_says_]

For me what matters is that it runs macOS reliably. I’m spoiled by its ergonomics and I run Adobe and other graphics intensive software which doesn’t run on Linux.

My 2015 MacBook pro still runs. I’m not looking forward to giving up the USB ports, the MagSafe, the hdmi and sdcard ports.

That said, I'm excited about the new generation - if I can use one laptop for coding, image processing and video editing, that would be worth my money.

Unfortunately the mass produced engineering disasters that Apple has become synonymous with (the keyboard fiasco, the short display cable, the insane repair prices) have diminished my trust with the company.

Most likely I’ll still give them my money.

[crooked-v]

> I’m not looking forward to giving up the USB ports, the MagSafe, the hdmi and sdcard ports.

Rumors are that the ones being announced on the 18th will bring back most or all of those, along with getting rid of the Touch Bar.

[nottaylorswift]

The keyboard issues are fixed. The 2019 16 inch MBP is the best laptop I ever used and I feel very privileged to have the opportunity.

Apple is expensive there's no getting around that. They have the best product on the market, it can't have been easy to design and manufacture, and they want to paid what it's worth. On the other hand, it is in fact worth every penny. Enjoy your new machine. I recommend the larger display models.