I still have my big desktop, but if I was to start again I'd go Windows Laptop+ Mac Mini. Realistically I don't want to spend 2k on a laptop, it can ultimately be stolen , destroyed, might not last too long , etc.
But with a Mac Mini you buy into the Apple ecosystem at a fairly low price.
Aren't most of those things the reason why insurance exists?
Buyer beware.
Most loss via theft is the result of user error. Setting something down or leaving it unattended where its liable to be stolen like in your car. Fun fact did you know that there are scanner apps that will use bluetooth to tell exactly what car has the $2000 laptop in it so they can break the correct window.
This might explain why a friend's car was hit and laptop stolen. Rear window tint was illegaly dark and the bag was out of sight under the passenger seat. Yet, they knew to hit that car out of a parking garage full of cars. And if they are using a bluetooth scanner it makes more sense.