I just bought a new MacBook Pro. I like it. I was stunned at how bright the LED screen is. Then I realized it was only at half brightness. I don't mind the lack of a button under the trackpad. I pretend there's still a button under the trackpad. I rest my thumb where the button used to be. I'm OK with that, and it works for me.

I'm impressed with the precision of the casing. I picture dudes in white lab coats with metal instruments in their hands when I look at the tiny micro speaker holes. I don't remember picturing dudes in white lab coats before (OK maybe with the 1st gen iPhone). I'm surprised that it's not all that much thinner or lighter than the previous model though.

I like that, when lifting up the lid, the entire machine doesn't lift off the desk or try and skate away. I like that there's no latch, but miss an audible click that confirms it's fully closed. I like that all the inputs are on one side now. I don't like that it's the opposite side that I've configured my desk for.

I love the glass screen. I'll still need to plug into a non-glossy screen for any real color work. I've been OK with that. I think the speakers are louder than the previous model. I doubt my hearing has improved over the last few days, but if it has, then the speaker volume remains the same as the previous model. I'd be OK with that.

I was shocked how small the box it comes in is. I'm happy that Apple is considering packaging waste now. This reduced packaging lowers the "unboxing excitement" by approximately 4%. I'm OK with that.

I like this new MacBook Pro.