So I decided to return my 2016 15" 2.6/512, which I had for 1 week, I figured there wasn't any reason for me to keep it another week for testing.
Pros
I really liked the smaller form factor and the SG color.
I really liked the screen, probably the best laptop screen I've ever seen, the screen was almost the reason why I was going to keep it.
I loved the larger trackpad, worked great and never had any palm rejections.
It charged faster than I had imagined.
Battery was great for me, I easily got 9-10 hrs and more once I tweaked everything.
I liked the backlit keys having there own light and no outside bleed like 2015 model.
Cons
The big one-I could not get use to the keyboard having different sounds across the keys, the middle keys were noticeably louder than the outer ones and got worse the longer I used it. I never had any high pitched ones just the middle ones didn't sound like the others and that bothered me.
The TB I never used and kept it on always expanded so I could have all the dedicated keys, in that case I couldn't see me using it like it should be used.
I bought an Aukey USB-C to USB adapter that worked great for my Logitech mouse, once I downloaded the Logitech software from their website I could use all the button, back and forward buttons on mouse worked perfectly in Safari. However I didn't like how it stuck out on the side and once I almost hit it because it stuck out. Although it worked, I just didn't like always having to be so careful not to hit it.
I feel like I won't be using the dedicated graphics card and feel like I'm wasting my money. I feel I'm a better candidate for the 2015 model with just the Intel Pro Graphics which is really all I need. The only time the 2016 model used the dGPU was when I opened Pixelmator to adjust some photos I took yet. I don't see me using the dGPU much.
So before I got this I had a 2015 MB Pro 2.2 15" with Intel Pro only that I returned because I wanted to see if the 2016 would work for me and if the cost was worth the increase. I've decided to just stick with the 2015 15" model so I went up one on the processor and ordered a 2.5ghz Intel Pro Graphics only and as long as it works just as good as the other one, it will be the one I'll be keeping.
As I remember I was pretty pleased with the 2015 retina display and brightness seemed enough for me. I was coming from a 2009 Dell so when I got the 2015 I was in awe of the display. The 2016 is a bit better though in contrast and colors. But the 2015 will fit my needs.
I feel it's important to find what works best for you and if the price works for you as well. I don't need someone else to tell me what works for me. However I am grateful to be apart of this forum that has helped me more times than one. I'll also be saving a few hundred dollars which I'll put toward the Apple Care.
