I don't agree. Of course a car mechanic can do his work with just the most basic set of tools, but will he be as productive as someone using the newest stuff th

I don't agree. Of course a car mechanic can do his work with just the most basic set of tools, but will he be as productive as someone using the newest stuff that enables him to work faster ? Probably not. There is actually value in having a faster computer, bigger screens and even better chair as a programmer.