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DuhSesame said:
My point stand, if I’d have to choose variety vs. bandwidth, I’d take latter.

But even with a fourth thunderbolt/usb you wouldn't be getting more bandwidth.  So your point is still pointless.

mrochester said:

USBC can do HDMI, HDMI cannot do USBC. 

lol - USB-C can't do HDMI without a dongle. 
And why would I need HDMI to do USB-C? That's ridiculous.

If you need more USB-C ports then just carry a USB-C hub around with you, especially since you think it's not a big deal for everyone else to have to carry adapters around   

mrochester said:

The silly thing with these new laptops is we’ve gone from 4 universal ports that will do anything to 3 universal ports and 2 ports that can only do one thing, so technically a less flexible machine now. 

Also, where’s the outcry about Apple using a proprietary charging port? 

lol - only with this bunch is more flexibility in reality less flexibility.  As for needing four thunderbolt ports - if you really do then just carry a dongle/thunderbolt hub!  I'm sure those unitasker ports could easily be served by dongles, right?  If dongles aren't that big of a deal then just carry your flipping thunderbolt dongle!  

Same thing with charging.  You can still charge with USB-C and utterly ignore that "proprietary" charging cable if it's being proprietary is so offensive to you.

They ADDED choice, yet for many the glass is half full.  Utterly ridiculous.  

saarek said:
At home I can just plug into a dock and off I go, but when visiting offices/other locations dongle town was an absolute pain in the arse!

Yes - while I'm happy for so many forum members that are ensconced in their ideal bubbles of non-interaction with the outside world, for the rest of us dongletown was an utter nightmare and PITA.  

For those who have extra ports they don't need they aren't impacted in the least.
For those of us who have need of a port and don't have it, we are SOL.  Instead of a productive tool I have a useless brick.  Thank god Apple regained some sanity and added these essential ports back.  Respecting your customers needs and not some future utopian vision is indeed delivering excellence.  

shareef777 said:

Most corporate offices would have a slew of dongles in each conference room already. 

Ha!  Dongles are routinely missing or broken.  Dongles suck and suck hard.  Thank god the HDMI port is back!