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Ask HN: Best laptop for backpacking + programming
I'm planning on traveling extensively for a year but would like to continue freelancing and programming my own projects.
I currently have the option to buy my work computer (15" Retina macbook pro)... but I am curious as to others experiences traveling with a laptop?
- iancarroll 13y agoMBA all the way. The new model shouldn't need much explaining. Considering my 7 hour battery lasts 5 now, your 9 should expect ~8 for the first year.
- benologist 13y agoI've travelled extensively with a variety of laptops, I would suggest getting an ultrabook or an Air, I've been using Airs for a few years now. The most important things to me are: 1) Small so it fits in a discrete looking backpack, this is important because anything that looks like it was made to carry a laptop is an invitation to be robbed in many places. 2) Light because you're going to walk miles with it
- emixam 13y agoCheckout the Asus Zenbook Prime (UX31A). I've been backpacking + programming for the last 8 month with it and it's absolutely perfect. Best laptop I ever owned. I run Ubuntu on it without any problems.
- OafTobark 13y agoThe new Macbook Air. The battery life is amazing for on the go needs. If you are traveling and are away from a plug often, this is critical. It is powerful enough for pretty much anything you would need and light weight and compact enough.