the new thinkpads are great. those people are just thinkpad hipsters.

they are thinner, lighter and more powerful than ever. and the new keyboard is great. on top of that you don't have to get a ulv processor. buy a t4x0p and it'll come with a quad core processor and even dedicated graphics if you want it. if you want an even more powerful machine the w/p series will fit your usecase. i for one love the new keyboard. i also don't need a latch. all of these changes were for the sake of being more efficient in the use of space. i will happily take chicklet keys and soldered ram for the thin sleek beast that the x1 carbon is, and if you want to be able to service your device just buy the thicker and heavier t4x0p or p series. those will allow you to work on them with all of the opportunity cost that involves. i am glad the old style thinkpads are gone, and i think that the classic thinkpad is going to flop horribly.