I recently switched from a 2014 edition MBP to a 2017, and the experience has been terrible. I had to make the switch b/c the battery on the 2014 machine was starting to die and my work had an extra 2017 model.

- popping sounds coming from the chassis that drive me crazy

- bunched up arrow keys that are occasionally unresponsive at least in X11 emacs

- it seems like the touchbar has potential but is difficult to customize

- I find it lame you need an adapter for USB or HDMI.

I agree, go back to the 2014 style.