It's great you have a solution for yourself - and it's good to share. But please don't intentionally try to destroy someones excitement with something like "No, You don't need it". We don't need more negativity.

I already have a work laptop running Linux, but it doesn't support GPIO or LoRa without additional dongles/accessories. Working on industrial equipment while occasionally in remote locations, makes this device appealing to me specifically.

I'm also fortunate to have my employer willing to foot the bill, especially when they can also see the utility of this device in our line of work.

If you don't work in this specific niche, your mileage will obviously vary.