I think it has more to do with it being a well designed product. I bought my wife a 11th gen 1 year ago and it has been great with the only bug being the mousepad was a bit "sticky" sometimes. That experience, and the thunderbolt capability encouraged me to just buy the 12th gen for myself for work, which is what I am typing this message on. I have an eGPU and running 2 monitors with the machine closed below my desk. Its an amazing setup. It has so many fan boys because its a good product.