For me, I would much rather carry a 13” laptop, which is not only light but also opens up my bag options to small backpacks, slings, etc. and then pack nice per

For me, I would much rather carry a 13” laptop, which is not only light but also opens up my bag options to small backpacks, slings, etc. and then pack nice peripherals like a keyboard and mouse. The size and weight requirements for a 17” laptop just do not work for me. When traveling and trying to not check a bag, that space is a premium and the flexibility of being able to store the peripherals separate, rather than the whole inflexible lunch tray really helps. Around town I don’t want to be lugging around that much weight since I like my spine and don’t need anymore back problems.