Here is the context:
1) new job. agency I work for embeds me onsite with client.
2) they issue me a 2018 Dell laptop latitude which looks like it is from 1990. It is thick but has PCI NVEme, USB-C. It is an 8th generation Core I5, 4 cores, 8GB, 256GB SSD. I like the USB-C as I dont have to carry the big Dell proprietary charger.
I’ve been using the USB-C as I have USB-C everything. I also carry my MacBook 2016 15” Pro Touchbar.
So combine, the two, along with my iPad Pro weighs in at 11 lbs.
The second computer is for other work on-the-side off-hours and off scheduled work time. Can’t mix the two.
3) Client onsite wants me to use a Mac. So they requested my company issue a mac. I was hoping for the 12” as I have USB-C everything including two 26800 power banks and 3 Thunderbolt 3 docking stations and two USB-C docks everywhere. So the idea of USB-C and TB3 doesn’t bother me.I was gonna use a Pluggable 60 watt USB dock which has 4K support and charges the previous Dell and my MacBook 15. If I get a Pro, I have an extra Belkin TB3 dock.
4) I need a second computer besides my work issue one. Hence the reason I carried the 15” along w/ Dell. I also have Dell Latittude 7275. Think Surface Pro 12” but it has two Thunderbolt 3 ports only. It works with my MacBook Caldigit Docking stations. Battery life sucks though. 3 hours but since I have portable USB-C battery packs, it doesn’t matter. So I will probably carrry that. MacBook Air (13” for work) weighs 2.96, their Dell 7275 weighs 4 lbs (with keyboard 1.5” without). So the idea is to have a PC and a Mac. But instead of my 15”, I use the Dell 7275 with 13” Air combo. Makes no sense to carry two macintoshes. I would have preferred the 12” as I wouldn’t have to carry any extra chargers, USB-A cables and display port dongles/Thunderbolt 2 gigabit adapters. With USB-C, I have several docks/hubs/power.
Both Dells haVE 1080P displays. I also carry along four or five Samsung T5s, Sandisk Ultras that all have USB-C. So with the new company’s issued Air, I’ll need reverse USB-c dongles. I will also need to carry the mag-safe battery adapter versus using existing USB-C 60 watt power that is available now.
But it is what it is, they wont get me the 13” Pro or a 12” And I wont use my personal 15” for work.
I am just wondering how much pain I will have to deal with knowing the new Sept announcement is around the corner but this is work issued.
1) new job. agency I work for embeds me onsite with client.
2) they issue me a 2018 Dell laptop latitude which looks like it is from 1990. It is thick but has PCI NVEme, USB-C. It is an 8th generation Core I5, 4 cores, 8GB, 256GB SSD. I like the USB-C as I dont have to carry the big Dell proprietary charger.
I’ve been using the USB-C as I have USB-C everything. I also carry my MacBook 2016 15” Pro Touchbar.
So combine, the two, along with my iPad Pro weighs in at 11 lbs.
The second computer is for other work on-the-side off-hours and off scheduled work time. Can’t mix the two.
3) Client onsite wants me to use a Mac. So they requested my company issue a mac. I was hoping for the 12” as I have USB-C everything including two 26800 power banks and 3 Thunderbolt 3 docking stations and two USB-C docks everywhere. So the idea of USB-C and TB3 doesn’t bother me.I was gonna use a Pluggable 60 watt USB dock which has 4K support and charges the previous Dell and my MacBook 15. If I get a Pro, I have an extra Belkin TB3 dock.
4) I need a second computer besides my work issue one. Hence the reason I carried the 15” along w/ Dell. I also have Dell Latittude 7275. Think Surface Pro 12” but it has two Thunderbolt 3 ports only. It works with my MacBook Caldigit Docking stations. Battery life sucks though. 3 hours but since I have portable USB-C battery packs, it doesn’t matter. So I will probably carrry that. MacBook Air (13” for work) weighs 2.96, their Dell 7275 weighs 4 lbs (with keyboard 1.5” without). So the idea is to have a PC and a Mac. But instead of my 15”, I use the Dell 7275 with 13” Air combo. Makes no sense to carry two macintoshes. I would have preferred the 12” as I wouldn’t have to carry any extra chargers, USB-A cables and display port dongles/Thunderbolt 2 gigabit adapters. With USB-C, I have several docks/hubs/power.
Both Dells haVE 1080P displays. I also carry along four or five Samsung T5s, Sandisk Ultras that all have USB-C. So with the new company’s issued Air, I’ll need reverse USB-c dongles. I will also need to carry the mag-safe battery adapter versus using existing USB-C 60 watt power that is available now.
But it is what it is, they wont get me the 13” Pro or a 12” And I wont use my personal 15” for work.
I am just wondering how much pain I will have to deal with knowing the new Sept announcement is around the corner but this is work issued.
