> Also, by whose standard isn't a ~1-2 year old laptop new? If someone is delivering >$10mm of value (conservative estimate) in a position where tool quality a

> Also, by whose standard isn't a ~1-2 year old laptop new? If someone is delivering >$10mm of value (conservative estimate) in a position where tool quality affects productivity, I'd probably get the newest/best laptop for her. It's entirely possible this position doesn't deliver that much value, but it should. I've never really been a fan of re-using >1y old laptops as primary machines for new employees; it is a great way to make them feel unwanted from the start, for a $300-500 savings.