What are your thoughts on the new MacBooks and MacBook pros with Thunderbolt Intel technology?

What are your thoughts on the new MacBooks and MacBook pros with Thunderbolt Intel technology?
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It’s pretty lame that their screens didn’t update to what the Airs have.
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