IDG Contributor Network: MacBook Pro: Is the Touch Bar a gimmick?

When Apple released its last round of MacBook Pros, the standout feature was the Touch Bar. Apple removed the function keys and replaced them with its own dynamic controls that change based on the software being used.Unfortunately for Apple, not everybody liked this change. The Touch Bar has gotten its share of…er…passionate commentary by MacBook Pro users. A recent thread on the Apple subreddit stands as a good example of the feelings generated by the Touch Bar.Samtheboo started t