> unless you want features that would turn it into a ThinkBook-like brick.
Yeah literally all many of us want is a standard keyboard with function keys instead of the touchbar. A couple regular USB ports would be nice as well so we can plug in a mouse and keyboard without needing dongles. Neither of those things would turn their "pro" laptop into a brick.
So in my use case I actually got rid of one dongle at a price lower than a replacement MagSafe 2 adapter. I really liked MagSafe though.
Never used the F-keys really. ESC is not that hard for me to live without but that's all personal. But the difference in performance is quite noticeable.
The Surface line by Microsoft has a very similar magnetic power+docking connector. The only issue I have with it is that the LED doesn't change color when the device is fully charged.
Yeah literally all many of us want is a standard keyboard with function keys instead of the touchbar. A couple regular USB ports would be nice as well so we can plug in a mouse and keyboard without needing dongles. Neither of those things would turn their "pro" laptop into a brick.