I got my silver model a few days ago. My first thought continued to repeat in my head, as I used it, held it, and set it up on my desk...
This is a spectacular laptop.
Physically holding it for the first time, I found it to be a perfect balance of light and solid. This is no toy.
I agree with all of OP's points, so I won't bother gushing about it. There's an interesting thing I noticed while considering this new model overall: There are only two things I would change, in order to make it perfect for me.
The screen, and one USB port on the right. That's it. And even those are me just nit-picking for fun, and oddly makes me realise how incredible this laptop is.
The screen is very good as it is. It’s sharp, smooth, and has good contrast. The only reason I mention it is because it’s one of very few areas where I think there’s room for improvement. Truthfully, if I hadn’t had one of the 14” MBPs for two weeks, I doubt I’ve had even mentioned it.
Swap out this screen for a 4k 120hz microLED screen, and this would be beyond a joy to work on. Like I said, it’s already very good — this is merely an exercise in nit-picking fantasy.
The USB-C port on the right is absolutely the least of my wishes. I like things to be neat and tidy, and having a port on the right-hand side would simply allow for more options in how cables and doo-hickeys are arranged. Nothing else to be said, really — it would just be nice.
I am extremely happy with my purchase. I am also an extremely picky person, so to only have two areas I'd change is a testament to how magnificent this device is. Everyone who worked on this should be proud; hardware, silicon, design, and everything else that goes into making something like this masterpiece.
This is a spectacular laptop.