I finally ditched my fancy laptop for a cheap Chromebook while traveling

I spent 6 months in Lisbon with my $2,000 MacBook Pro, constantly stressed about theft and damage. Last month in Bangkok, I switched to a $300 Chromebook that does 90% of my web dev work. The battery lasts all day, and I can work from a beach bar without a care. Has anyone else found that less gear actually means more freedom on the road?

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grace9263d ago

My $400 Acer Chromebook got me through a year in Mexico City. That feeling of not worrying about it is the real luxury.

amy_reed792d ago

My buddy left his cheap laptop at a cafe in Lisbon and didn't even realize for two hours. He just walked back, it was still there, and he just wiped the crumbs off. That total lack of stress is the vibe @grace926 is talking about. He wasn't scared of a repair bill or theft. It just did its job without being a source of worry.