Lug Laptop or Not? From a first time cruiser

[Joebucks]

I always get a chuckle at the use of "lug" and "schlep" on this forum when people refer to bringing things that they may or may not need. Equating it to climbing a mountain with a full-grown person on their back. As with anything people may pack, bring it if you need, leave it if you don't. I usually had my work laptop with me. Not using it more than the night before or first day of the cruise to wrap up some last minute things. 

[Charles4515]

2 hours ago, Joebucks said:

I always get a chuckle at the use of "lug" and "schlep" on this forum when people refer to bringing things that they may or may not need. Equating it to climbing a mountain with a full-grown person on their back. As with anything people may pack, bring it if you need, leave it if you don't. I usually had my work laptop with me. Not using it more than the night before or first day of the cruise to wrap up some last minute things. 

Another reason other than work is investing. I have a friend who is buying and selling stocks and bonds every day, He likes to trade. Even on a cruise. Sort of like a gambling addiction. He needed to bring a laptop. 

[TheOldBear]

I bring a laptop - use it to organize / edit photos [and may even try a 'live blog' update if Cunard's wifi cooperates].

Mrs Bear uses it for email and faceplant updates.