I can't really answer at the macro level, but I really don't think this is just a knee jerk reaction to 'change'. Just personally :
* I don't miss the CD rom at all - even at the time. I think that was a totally valid design change
* I love QC35's and BT headphones in general, the convenience is undeniable
* I even like a bunch of soundcloud mumble rap, that's supposed to be anathema to my generation
* All that said, I can't stand the new Apple keyboard, it completely ruins typing, which is sort of a fundamental part of using a computer
I guess I'm saying it's possible to appreciate some change, while not appreciating other would-be innovations. I really have a hard time seeing how this keyboard is in any way a positive change - there isn't really much benefit to having a bad keyboard. It's all negatives, unless saving a literal couple of millimeters in machine thickness is somehow super desirable.
* I don't miss the CD rom at all - even at the time. I think that was a totally valid design change
* I love QC35's and BT headphones in general, the convenience is undeniable
* I even like a bunch of soundcloud mumble rap, that's supposed to be anathema to my generation
* All that said, I can't stand the new Apple keyboard, it completely ruins typing, which is sort of a fundamental part of using a computer
I guess I'm saying it's possible to appreciate some change, while not appreciating other would-be innovations. I really have a hard time seeing how this keyboard is in any way a positive change - there isn't really much benefit to having a bad keyboard. It's all negatives, unless saving a literal couple of millimeters in machine thickness is somehow super desirable.