If you want a long-lasting laptop with great build quality, you might want to consider "business grade" laptops.
Example: Lenovo Thinkpad (T16 or X1-Carbon), Dell Latitude, HP Elitebook, Acer TravelMate etc.
Ask HN: Developer laptop that doesn't suck in 2024 and it's not Apple silicone
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Re: Ask HN: Developer laptop that doesn't suck in 2024 and it's not Apple silicone
#32If you already know Macbook M1 and want a competitive laptop in same range and better features in terms of Build Quality, OS integration and Reliability go for the Zephyrus G14 range. They are the best, if you have any questions simply ask on r/G14 sub reddit, there are a lot of users with unparalleled info on computers. I'm personally using one they're also highly upgradable, except for framework which provides more upgrades than anyone right now.
Re: Ask HN: Developer laptop that doesn't suck in 2024 and it's not Apple silicone
#33Can I ask why developers would prefer a laptop over a desktop? I know it's off topic, but I see this question on HN an awful lot and I scratch my head each time. Desktop PCs are: - Cheaper - More repairable and upgradable - More options for hardware - Better thermals - A full monitor(s), keyboard, and mouse, instead of a rinky-dink keyboard and trackpad
I'm a mobile app developer. Mobility is preferrable.
And I don't need the most powerful dev machine.
Re: Ask HN: Developer laptop that doesn't suck in 2024 and it's not Apple silicone
#34I’ve had great luck with the Thinkpad P14s range with AMD CPUs. Cost around 30-40% of a MacBook and get me around 6-7 hours as my daily driver
Re: Ask HN: Developer laptop that doesn't suck in 2024 and it's not Apple silicone
#35Can I ask why developers would prefer a laptop over a desktop? I know it's off topic, but I see this question on HN an awful lot and I scratch my head each time. Desktop PCs are: - Cheaper - More repairable and upgradable - More options for hardware - Better thermals - A full monitor(s), keyboard, and mouse, instead of a rinky-dink keyboard and trackpad
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