There is a reason the hinges on all their laptops have the perfect tension and weight. they put the work in. My laptop quality test is to hold it shut flat in the palm of one hand, and try to open the screen with out having to hold down the bottom half. All Apple laptops have passed this test. Not many other brands come close. my e590 thinkpad feels like you're prying it open.
A lot of people in the "just use an iPad" camp seem to not understand that this has enough speaker to actually fill a room with other noises going on. I'm not trying to listen to music blasted from an iPad while I'm cooking.
I'm honestly tempted to replace the HomePod Mini that lives in my kitchen with one of these. I wouldn't have to stick my phone to the magnetic knife holder to watch videos while I cook.
Can any of these work if the USB C port is damaged? What if you just relay on Qi charging and wifi for data sync. Sounds like a not ideal, but simple solution.
the difference is they don't also have you who knows the password in their custody if they intercept the phone from the mail. At boarder check you're stuck and you have to do what they say.