I have several reasons for not bringing my personal hardware to a corporate interview, and a couple about the specific situation as described:
* I wouldn't travel with my laptop to an on-site that was described as a meet-and-greet.
* The recruiter promised suitable hardware would be available at the surprise technical on-site interview: "Despite my lack of a laptop, they assured me one would be provided."
* For many companies processing corporate data on personal, not-managed-by-the-business hardware is a firing offense.
* Grabassery happens, but if it's clear that my potential employer is an established company that is unable to plan ahead far enough to ensure that the interview has the hardware and personnel required for the interview, that's a _huge_ red flag for me... and one that's good to get out of the way early.
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