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A random data point; https://twitter.com/martin_cohen/status/724925754530738177

Personally: Currently I don't own a laptop, I have a desktop instead, since I wanted to play games and, very sincerely, I don't work that well outside my controlled environment. I'd just use the laptop to surf and that I can do on a cellphone.

I'm also very fond of external monitor, mouse and keyboard. The most interesting laptop for me would be one that plugged easy in and out of a dock.

That said, 95%+ of the folks here will recommend a modern Apple notebook, due to its excellent battery life, build quality, operating system and good resale value.