Edit #3 - You don't think the few comments on Hacker News represents some kind of consensus do you? My MBP 2016 is easily the best hardware I've ever used. For

Edit #3 - You don't think the few comments on Hacker News represents some kind of consensus do you? My MBP 2016 is easily the best hardware I've ever used. For all the legacy connectivity I need I had to purchase exactly 1 piece of hardware - a USB C hub for $69. This is portable, has 3 USB A ports, an HDMI video port (which I don't use), GB Ethernet and an SD card reader. I also keep a USB A-USB C adapter in my bag in case of emergencies. Coupled with my LG monitor, I plug in exactly 1 cable to start my day which connects all my ports. Not exactly sure what your issue is or why you'd think someone would have to purchase a lot of cables. My total expenditure to support "legacy" stuff was about $90 - the USB C hub and a new USB C 3.1 drive enclosure to move my old Time Machine hard drive to a high-speed interface.