Which laptop model you use for coding?

Question

I currently have an asus TUF but honestly I dont like it, its heavy, poor battery life and always have problems with wifi connection. After talk with some more senior friends in terms of coding, realize most use macbook, so now thinking if I should get a mac but feel that are very expensive

AI4Ric · Accepted Answer

Thank you all for the valuable feedback.
After analysing a lot and reading different opinions from various forums where I posted this question, I believe that the best option is indeed to try a MacBook Pro.
Now that I live abroad, I have a need for really good battery performance in a laptop because I'm constantly moving and working while traveling. It seems that in terms of battery life/performance, nothing can match the efficiency of Macs.
However, I will probably wait until they launch the M4 chip in Macs, which I hope happens this year.
Again, thank you all for such valuable comments.

matrix87 · Answer

Can't do much better than a MBP imoFeels bad to not use Linux but the trackpad, gestures, and overall UX on mb are hard to beatOne downside is virtualization support seems to be better on x86 but that's a rather niche use case

marssaxman · Answer

Currently, a Thinkpad T14. Before that, a Thinkpad T480. Before that, a T460. Before that... etc. Solid hardware that runs Linux well - that's what I want.I would like to try a Framework laptop, but given the long wait and high price, my next machine will likely end up being another Thinkpad.

meristohm · Answer

The Dell Outlet was where I bought my refurbished laptop. I'm not weighing in about relative merits of specific models, just that refurbished is a good way to go because it's cheaper and reduces demand for rip-the-stickers-off-myself new models.

axiologist · Answer

You can't go wrong with a wisely chosen Thinkpad. Especially if the preferred work environment is Linux.

Which laptop model you use for coding?

I currently have an asus TUF but honestly I dont like it, its heavy, poor battery life and always have problems with wifi connection. After talk with some more senior friends in terms of coding, realize most use macbook, so now thinking if I should get a mac but feel that are very expensive

Can't do much better than a MBP imo
Feels bad to not use Linux but the trackpad, gestures, and overall UX on mb are hard to beat
One downside is virtualization support seems to be better on x86 but that's a rather niche use case

Currently, a Thinkpad T14. Before that, a Thinkpad T480. Before that, a T460. Before that... etc. Solid hardware that runs Linux well - that's what I want.
I would like to try a Framework laptop, but given the long wait and high price, my next machine will likely end up being another Thinkpad.

The Dell Outlet was where I bought my refurbished laptop. I'm not weighing in about relative merits of specific models, just that refurbished is a good way to go because it's cheaper and reduces demand for rip-the-stickers-off-myself new models.

You can't go wrong with a wisely chosen Thinkpad. Especially if the preferred work environment is Linux.