Apple have lost their marbles dropping one of their best design features - the magnetic power lead. I don't intend dropping another laptop in a power cord trip. So no magnetic link means no MacBook.
But it's not just a power cord, it's the whole input system on the new Macbook, so (accidentally) flipping it out during use could have dire consequences to the work you're doing at the time?.
I see what you're saying, though. I always liked the Magsafe feature, but it was never a major influencing factor in buying Apple, or not - just a bonus.
You or someone tripped over the lead and it is Apple's fault? If my car has a bump in a car park, do I blame Ford?
Why in a car park?
Nah, I'm just kidding, I see your point. But, let us not forget that it was Apple who introduced us to the fact that an accidental trip over a power cord needn't mean the trashing of a £1000 machine.
Other (non Apple) uses of this type of connection have been used on equipment such as deep-fat-fryers, to avoid drastic consequences of accidental snagging of the cord. Genius!
But, yes, I will miss the Magsafe. Even my Apple-hating friends had to admit that it was a great idea.
Regards, CB