On the PC side, Asus and IBM / Lenovo ( Thinkpad ), Microsoft Surface are the best there is AFAIK. I haven't touched Framework yet but given how many developers uses it I think most problem will get ironed out eventually.
I ended up switching to a MacBook, actually. After everything I went through with the ASUS, I just wanted something stable and reliable. I know Apple isn't perfect and it's definitely on the pricier side, but honestly? It's been a night-and-day difference. It just works
I've owned a lot of computers (my first in 1978). For the past 8 years I have purchased ~10 used optiplex machines in various form factors and when my Lenovo laptap died at 18 months old last Nov, I decided to replace it with a used optiplex micro form factor.
I bought I 28" monitor and numphy keyboard and haven't looked back. I plan to buy smart-glasses which will allow me to take the tiny micro and numphy on the road. The primary factor for me was the flexibility a 'desktop' provides.
I have plenty of Asus and IBM/Lenovo laptops since 2005, 20 years with no problems.
On the other several of my colleagues have had plenty with Dells, even the highly praised XPS.
It is mostly a matter of luck.
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On the PC side, Asus and IBM / Lenovo ( Thinkpad ), Microsoft Surface are the best there is AFAIK. I haven't touched Framework yet but given how many developers uses it I think most problem will get ironed out eventually.
I ended up switching brands. What brand did you buy?
I ended up switching to a MacBook, actually. After everything I went through with the ASUS, I just wanted something stable and reliable. I know Apple isn't perfect and it's definitely on the pricier side, but honestly? It's been a night-and-day difference. It just works
Good to know.
I ended up buying an Acer because I had an Acer tablet that stopped working after the warranty expired and they fixed it free of charge.
I've owned a lot of computers (my first in 1978). For the past 8 years I have purchased ~10 used optiplex machines in various form factors and when my Lenovo laptap died at 18 months old last Nov, I decided to replace it with a used optiplex micro form factor.
I bought I 28" monitor and numphy keyboard and haven't looked back. I plan to buy smart-glasses which will allow me to take the tiny micro and numphy on the road. The primary factor for me was the flexibility a 'desktop' provides.