I just got a Microsoft Surface 3, 13.5". I hook it up to a 32" monitor, when at the desk. I prefer the 13.5" size over the 15" size for portability. Very happy with it; no problems. (I've heard that some people, including my boss, have some issues with the 15".)
That being said, I've also had my eye on the Dell XPS 13 Developer Edition 2020 (4K).
Full disclosure: my primary portable development machine is a MacBook Pro. I'm a Mac fanboy. (Mainly because I'm a Unix fanboy.) But you weren't asking about Mac, and I see in the comments that you've considered them for your situation.
I already have a desktop "home". The reason I want to buy a laptop is for when I'm not at home. Like working for 3 weeks from a friend's place or from another country.
I don't intend to hook it up on any monitor or so. Thus, working for 8-9 hours on a 13" feels overwhelming and tough.
For further actions, you may consider blocking this person and/or reporting abuse
We're a place where coders share, stay up-to-date and grow their careers.
I just got a Microsoft Surface 3, 13.5". I hook it up to a 32" monitor, when at the desk. I prefer the 13.5" size over the 15" size for portability. Very happy with it; no problems. (I've heard that some people, including my boss, have some issues with the 15".)
That being said, I've also had my eye on the Dell XPS 13 Developer Edition 2020 (4K).
Full disclosure: my primary portable development machine is a MacBook Pro. I'm a Mac fanboy. (Mainly because I'm a Unix fanboy.) But you weren't asking about Mac, and I see in the comments that you've considered them for your situation.
I already have a desktop "home". The reason I want to buy a laptop is for when I'm not at home. Like working for 3 weeks from a friend's place or from another country.
I don't intend to hook it up on any monitor or so. Thus, working for 8-9 hours on a 13" feels overwhelming and tough.