It is trough critics that one grows and improve, without critics and with just praises you will never become what you could really be.
For that reason, I don't trust people praising stuff just because they own them, most of the time they are trying to make themselves feel better, and justify to themselves what they bought!
I prefere critics, wich I don't take as definitive, I go an check myself if those "defects" affect my use scenario, but I am glad someone points them out, I might not have thought about that , and overlooked something that in the long run might be an issue.
People neet to understand the difference between complain and constructive criticism!
What is really unfortunate is that some people really do turn to forums to get consumers responses to things they are interested in buying. For the most part, I am better informed about products after reading several threads. However, this forum is particularly bad at creating "fake news like" posts. Believe it or not, there are other forums where members actually share their experiences with products and discuss there pros and cons without trying to destroy one another.
As for the new MacBook Pro, it is inevitable that people are going to have differing views about a product that forces many people in the same direction. If you use OS X, there are not a lot of hardware options. However, its always been that way. I remember my sister doing her dissertation on a little Macintosh color classic. Apple makes a design choice and throws it out there. The user base either goes with the changes or jumps off of the ship. I used the LC in graduate school and then I jumped ship until they came out with the intel based computers. At that point Windows was unbearable for me and I liked the design and functionality of the OS at that time. I have been with apple since that time, and will continue to stay unless another operating system comes out that I can tolerate better than Windows.
With all of that said, I do own the 15 inch MacBook Pro. I would need much more time before I could give my overall impression of the computer but I would like to share a few of my thoughts here:
1. I don't like the port options, and I don't like dongles, especially when working in tight spaces. I would love to be able to just stick in a USB drive or HDMI cord into my computer. Sometimes I carry my computer around the office or home and have to run back to my bag to get a dongle when needed. That's me, and Im not trying to project my dislike of the port options onto others. This is not the first time Apple has tried to push standards out there - like lightening ports -, but in making all of the ports a new standard that has not been broadly adopted, it might be their boldest attempt at it. I'm not returning the computer for reasons stated below so it is something I will have to live with.
2. I do not need the computing power of the 15 inch MacBook Pro, but my eyes and work flow do, so I needed to buy it. I do wish they would have a 2016 model 15 inch computer closer to the 13 inch specs and cost. It is what it is, so I will live with it. I tried a 13 inch with an external monitor but I use my computer in too many different locations for that to be a functional option.
3. I was surprised how fast I adapted to typing on this keyboard. I started off with a lot of errors but don't have any problems now. The only thing I dislike is that it is loud. I type in meetings and it is really noticeable to me and others. However, I am hoping it will become quieter over time.
4. I really like the screen resolution and color range. How much is still undecided because I have been doing mostly text work thus far. However, I did review some photos and watched a movie and enjoyed the difference.
5. I also love moving back to a 15 inch computer that is light enough to carry around from meeting to meeting or place to place. I moved to a 13inch because of weight and its nice to move back to a 15inch that is only half a pound heavier than the 13 inch I was using. This to me is worth its weight in gold. For those of us lugging our computer place to place, weight does make a big difference.
6. Touch Bar - I need an extensive "how and when to use it tutorial." I don't want to put down something I may not as of yet understand is brilliant. However, I don't like the time wasted looking down at it to figure out what it offers. I really wish the typing recommendations were on the screen where my eyes are located. Then I could use the touch pad to select a correction. I don't have much use for it yet. Hopefully that will change, but I don't miss the physical function keys at all, and much prefer the digital layout of them.
7. Price is a concern but it has always been that way. However, Macs also last a long time and do a good job of working with newer OS's as they come out than has been my experience with windows computers. I started buying the Mac mini's for some of my programs with youth. They are more cost effective and easily put away when not in use. A great Mac options too many people pass up in my opinion.
