note: Laptop evaluation planned for later today

Need to assign roles: Trinity Core, daily driver, Meg's machine, spare.

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 **Recommendation:** Context brief for simple stuff, hub for architectural decisions.
 
 **Status:** Parked for future Gemini consultation.
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+## 🖥️ TODO: Laptop Evaluation
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+**When:** Later today (April 10, 2026)
+
+**Task:** Evaluate Michael's laptops and assign roles:
+- HP 15-gw0 (AMD, driver issues on Linux)
+- Dell (in a better place now — needs evaluation)
+- Acer Nitro 5 (i5-10300H, GTX 1650, 8GB — thrift haul)
+- Purple HP (light-up numpad, needs 4.0mm charger — probably Meg's)
+- Dell 3100 Chromebook (lightweight mobile option)
+
+**Roles to assign:**
+- Trinity Core (MCP gateway + status display)
+- Michael's daily driver
+- Meg's machine
+- Spare/backup
+
+**Status:** Parked for later today.