[rewmie]

> I think out of all companies, Apple has generally been the best (though not perfect) at maintaining focus even when a product is "good enough".

I don't quite agree. Switching from USB-C back to magsafe feels like a downgrade, and it makes no sense at all to provide only 2 USB-C ports on the left side when some models not only provided a pair on each side but also they could all be used to charge the laptop.

Insisting on 8GB of RAM is also completely unjustified, specially as some miniPCs that ship with more RAM are sold for less than the cost of upgrading RAM on any laptop from the MacBook line.

[bradknowles]

You can still use those USB-C ports to charge the laptop if you want. The MagSafe port is just there in case you want to charge it very quickly, or use their custom cable that will help reduce the probability of the device accidentally being ripped off the table and dashed on the floor, if you should happen to trip over the cable.

I welcome the new MagSafe cable. IMO, they should never have gotten rid of it in the first place.