[ryukafalz]

> I’ve had to repeatedly defend spending, say, and extra $150 on MacBook Pros rather than Airs

Funnily enough I've sometimes had problems with the reverse. I've got a bad back, and lighter laptops are easier for me to deal with than heavier ones especially when I'm on-call. But sometimes the only option available at work has been a 15" MacBook Pro or similarly sized Linux laptop.

I have a strong preference for Linux laptops but I'd really also like it to be small and lightweight!

[paledot]

My wife sustained a minor head injury when the weight of her new work-issued MacBook Pro caused her wheelchair to flip over backwards when she stood up momentarily. (It was hanging from the backrest.) MacBook Air is not an option currently on the menu.