The wedge shape would seemingly involve a lot of compromises to get that form factor, which isn't necessarily what MBP buyers are looking for. Personally, since

The wedge shape would seemingly involve a lot of compromises to get that form factor, which isn't necessarily what MBP buyers are looking for. Personally, since it's my primary machine, I'm looking for the most powerful/connectable machine they can fit in 15 inches, shape/weight be damned. The changes you mention wouldn't be bad, it's more the other Air-like attributes that I wouldn't want.