And he's not wrong. I've been holding to this 2012 rMBP because I can't stomach paying $1600+ for a downgrade. I would just be getting more RAM, better CPU and GPU (but who cares if you don't game), but the same screen, worse connectivity, worse keyboard, no F-keys, no Esc key, no Magsafe.
When this 2012 breaks I hope Apple has either come up with a pro laptop worth upgrading to, or I'll jump ship to an ugly, heavy, unsightly PC laptop; but at least I trust will be functional.
I had a 2013 MBP and just upgraded to 2017 when I took a contract that required a more powerful dev env. I don’t miss function or escape keys, and Touch ID to unlock/auth 1Password is fantastic. I really don’t understand the dislike of the new models, but YMMV and you’re certainly entitled to your opinion.
When this 2012 breaks I hope Apple has either come up with a pro laptop worth upgrading to, or I'll jump ship to an ugly, heavy, unsightly PC laptop; but at least I trust will be functional.