I bought a (second) laptop for my trip.

I decided that I'd buy another laptop for the trip. Now I already have a MacBook Pro so I spent some time deciding whether it would be worth the additional outlay however my thinking goes like this:

- The MacBook costs a lot less than the MacBook Pro so I'm reducing my risk
- The MacBook doesn't scream "steal me" as loudly as the aluminium MacBook Pro
- The polycarbonate shell is less likely to suffer from dents than the Pro.

The weight is marginally lower for the MacBook (2.36 kg vs. 2.54 kg) but this is not significant. I increase my own weight by more than that when I drink a glass of water.

Probably the biggest reason for getting the MacBook is that I'm not so attached to it.
I won't cry if it gets stolen and whatever happens I know I have my MacBook Pro waiting for me at home.

I bought one second hand and am in the process of doing a clean install of OSX.