Before it was announced I was 100% sure going to grab a new MacBook Pro but now I find myself looking at refurbished 2015 models.

Why not the 2016 model without TouchBar?

Also super expensive, I don't think performance is much different so you're really choosing between form factors and price I think.

For me, I frequently use multiple ports and the reduction to 2 USB ports for the non-touch MBP2016 isn't ideal. Also, the non-touch version still comes with all the associated negatives (still 16GB memory limit, everything still soldered in, excessive need for dongles). Plus I really love MagSafe.

Does not come in 15 inch.

Sure it does: http://www.apple.com/shop/buy-mac/macbook-pro?product=MJLQ2L...

If you look at the product code in the link (MJLQ2LL) and check it against the list of MacBook Pro models[0], you'll see that it's a 2015 model. There aren't any 15" 2016 models without a touch bar.

[0]: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201300

I didn't realize that, thanks. Just ruined my Christmas gift to myself.

That is the old model with the mag-safe power adaptor.

That's the 2015 version.

Agreed and just did this!

Feel very comfortable with the decision.

Ultimately the 2016 MBP is a "V1" new product, which I think most of us are trained to allow some maturation before jumping on board.

It should be mature enough in 3-5 years when I'm looking to replace my 2015 MBP!

Agreed.

I currently use a max spec 11" air. I expect it to last 4+ years.

I recently purchased a spare max spec 11" air.

I'm not going to pay attention to any of this noise for 8-10 years.

That and the fact the new MacBook pro doesn't work with the majority of currently released thunderbolt 3 accessories that use that old to chipset.

Agreed completely

I'm about to do this. I was delaying my purchase hoping the 2016 model will be a rational choice, but ...

I've been waiting for discounts on 2015s to get better, but they haven't yet.