I'm using a new 2017 MBP w/o the touchbar. So far, no issues with the keyboard. But here's another thing to consider: with earlier MBPs and ThinkPads with bette

I'm using a new 2017 MBP w/o the touchbar. So far, no issues with the keyboard. But here's another thing to consider: with earlier MBPs and ThinkPads with better keyboard design, I would occasionally used compressed air to blow out the dust from under the keys. The bad thing about the new design is that I'd hesitate to do this now, because you could actually cause the keys to die by accidentally blowing dust under a key. Apple: you need to go back to the drawing board and redesign the keyboard. Stop chasing thinner/lighter. The keyboard is the primary interface programmers use. It should be sturdy enough, and have enough key travel, to hold up for the life cycle of the laptop.