Compared to all the other $2600+ Windows laptops that just use a normal USB-C port, this one gives you the ability to plug in quickly without having to align it perfectly every time. So that's a pretty good benefit i'd say.
I'd still prefer a dedicated shallow port like you said, but this is still pretty cool and it's technically not replacing anything that would've been there otherwise.
There's nothing "plus" about that. The alternative, which it's directly competing with, is the same quick magnetic attachment to charge, except it doesn't eat up one of your USB-C ports. What advantage does it get from being doubled up functionality with one of the USB-C ports?
If anything the MacBook Pro's ports are USB-C "plus" because you can use all of them while charging.
> What advantage does it get from being doubled up functionality with one of the USB-C ports?
OMG dude, you need to stop with this crap. Magsafe is just power, this is full USB-C! Single cable to your monitor/docking station that won't get ripped!
I love Apple products but comments like this is exactly why people pick at Apple fanboys.
Compared to all the other $2600+ Windows laptops that just use a normal USB-C port, this one gives you the ability to plug in quickly without having to align it perfectly every time. So that's a pretty good benefit i'd say.
I'd still prefer a dedicated shallow port like you said, but this is still pretty cool and it's technically not replacing anything that would've been there otherwise.