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I'm not against spending money on essential tools of the trade that you keep for years but carrying around a super expensive laptop makes me feel really nervous
by seanwilson 7y ago
I'm not against spending money on essential tools of the trade that you keep for years but carrying around a super expensive laptop makes me feel really nervous e.g. it could get stolen, dropped, get wet in the rain, drinks spilt on it.
When I don't need the extra power, I think I'd rather travel with an easy to replace $900 laptop than a $3,000 one for ease of mind.
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- systemtest 7y agoIt's the opposite for me. I would use the €4000 HP ZBook from work on the subway or on the street. But I wouldn't use my €1000 mid-2015 MacBook Pro because I know I wouldn't be able to buy a new one if it got stolen or would break.
- andbberger 7y agoThat makes no sense.
- bhelkey 7y agoI believe the point is who pays if it breaks.
- yedpodtrzitko 7y agoMoney can't buy everything - if they don't make the 2015 chassis anymore (ie. no Touchbar, which some people still very much prefer), then you cant really get a replacement for it, no matter the price.
- andbberger 7y agoDon't they still sell refurbs? I bought a refurbed 2015 model like last year
- lgats 7y agoadding theft / damage coverage for a $3k laptop is doable with most home/renters insurance.
- seanwilson 7y agoI've made a claim on a laptop before and it took a couple of weeks to get a replacement, plus claims make your premiums go up. I'm not saying it's not workable, but I feel more at ease carrying around less expensive equipment that's easier to replace.