I would suggest waiting due to probable refresh timing, though I don’t think 16/17 are bad machines by any stretch (just a bit over-priced for what Apple delive

I would suggest waiting due to probable refresh timing, though I don’t think 16/17 are bad machines by any stretch (just a bit over-priced for what Apple delivered). My biggest complaint is the inability to upgrade storage. 18 months in, I’m facing the need to upgrade due to an uptick in container and VM based projects that necessitate a large chunk of scratch space. I recently taught a 300-level networks class and had a couple students who had also underestimated their storage needs. I don’t love the keyboard, but my accuracy is improved on it. I also haven’t encountered any colleagues, students, or friends who have encountered any key issues. The trackpad is large, but it works like a dream most of the time. I only experience an occasional wrist detection fail, and this usually occurs when I’m working in bed with awkward hand positioning. I haven’t seen any issues with 16GB, even when running numerous containers and virtual machines. I’d love the option for more/upgradeable RAM, but I’m satisfied with this config for now. Battery life is decent in practice. It’s not all day, but it’ll get me through a flight without any trouble so far. The flexibility of USB-C PD is awesome. I carry a tiny 60W Dart-C adapter when I’m on the go and I’ve even used a 30W adapter in a pinch. Either one will keep my 15in 2016 MBP running all day.