This is a pretty common rant on HN and other tech enthusiast sites.

My main qualm is your note that tech bloggers love the thinness and that people will buy it based on their recommendation.

A) do most people really read tech blogs to figure out what computer to buy? Or do most people ask the best buy guy or their friend? (I would guess the latter, but I am not super sure so I'm gonna leave it as a question...)

B) many tech bloggers to express their disappointment in manufacturer's obsession with thinness. (Examples: MKBHD, Android Police, maybe even Anandtech)

(On a separate note, I have read way too many tech blogs...)