Except for the current one being fine? It's not a handbag, it's supposed to be a professional computer, not a fashion accessory. If they switch up to a couple of TB3 ports I'm happy.
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I bet that most people here don't really need a new computer, otherwise they would see it the same way. Once I really needed a Mac laptop for paid work and I needed it right now. So I went to the store and got what they happened to have available, without bitching about specs or updates, and you know what, it got the work done! I'm as eager as the next guy here for an update, but this sentiment shouldn't get out of hand.
Don't disagree with you in principle, but it is a classic rabbit hole argument. Take it to its conclusion and you have to concede that you don't really need a Mac at all, you don't really need a smartphone at all. If Apple disappeared tomorrow, the world would not end. If Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Snapchat, and all the rest were gone after lunch today, what would the last 2 generations of 1st world humans do with themselves???
In theory, if we stick with Apple laptops, one could get by with any model of Intel Mac out there for the vast majority of even professional uses, using software designed for that generation of machine. Heck, I know a couple of people that still use PB G5's which they maintain are serviceable for their needs even though I consider them museum pieces almost at this point. Got one friend that still uses a 3GS and iPad1 and doesn't even own anything else. He doesn't feel crippled in any way. He's actually just now looking to upgrade because the batteries in those two are starting to be a problem. The iPad only manages 3 hours, and the phone about half a day on its second battery now.
Point is, the very fact that we are on this forum talking about this is because we WANT something and are fortunate enough to have the resources to get it for ourselves. If we start talking about basic needs, then a laptop is probably somewhere longer down the list than most of us, including myself, would be happy or comfortable with.
So let's not go there with want vs need. I think we are all aware of the difference.
What is relevant is that the MBP line is well overdue for a proper, complete redesign. It has essentially been 8 years on the same basic design, with the Retina Display thrown in halfway through. The new leaked chassis for the 13" model is really exciting for me, personally. If it is like that, it will probably be thinner and lighter than the current MBA's and more powerful than the current MBP's. If even only two of those USB-C port are fully functional TB3 ports as well (I think that is how it will pan out as well, I think only two will be full TB3, at least on the 13") then it will be the most versatile machine Apple has ever released.
I'll be in the market for another machine the Fall as I am hiring, and need another computer for the new employee. If the MBP turns out to be everything it appears it is going to be, I will probably get that for myself and give the rMB to the new person, even though the rMB has been fantastic for me and more than capable in every respect...because I will be illogically drawn to that new piece of awesome hardware.
