Comment by vel0city

> Give people the option to choose between 2-3 sanctioned models

It quickly grows past the 2-3 sanctioned models. Everyone wants something not on the list, lots of bickering of "why was that model chosen?", etc. Well that pre-approved model is $150, this is only $175. Bob got that $175 model, this is only $200, it's not that much. Jenny got that $200 model, this is only $250. Jenny's got a $250 keyboard? I gotta upgrade, here's this $300 model... Wait did the company just buy Bill a 55" 4K display? I need that too...

Suddenly your $150/person budget has exploded to replace everyone's equipment for $1,000+ otherwise it's just not fair someone else got more.

Personally I'm fine with me buying and owning my own kb+m. Maybe give a once a year or two office hardware stipend or whatever. Then otherwise make basic stuff available for free. If you're wanting a $200 keyboard you're probably wanting a particular $200 keyboard, and it's probably not one of those 2-3 approved models.