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One major let-down for me in macbook pros is the lack of a nvidia GPU. You can't do serious machine learning on those laptops. I actually had to buy a previous-
by mtw 10y ago
One major let-down for me in macbook pros is the lack of a nvidia GPU. You can't do serious machine learning on those laptops. I actually had to buy a previous-gen macbook pro
I'm not sure what to do if I had to get a new laptop. On one hand, I have a few iOS projects, and on the other hand, it's always nice to run locally and quickly a few deep learning algos.
The limited connections are also a let down
- drvdevd 10y agoInteresting point I had never considered, thanks. Yet another reason why I'll probably be purchasing a PC running Linux as my next laptop.
- terhechte 10y agoThere're some external GPU enclosures with Mac-Compatible Nvidia cards that connect via USB-3. None of that is officially supported, and it is expensive, but based on cursory searches I did, it seems to work for people. It's still expensive and can only be used when you're at a desk, but those are imho fair compromises. Now, I'd love for Apple to release an official external GPU (like Blazer did with the Blazer Stealth) but I highly doubt they'd do it. https://bizon-tech.com/us/bizonbox2s-egpu.html/ https://bizon-tech.com/us/bizonbox2s-egpu.html/
- jsjohnst 10y agoWith Thunderbolt 3 (via the four USB-C ports), you could quite easily run desktop class GPUs in a relatively small enclosure. There's a couple of them previously available on Amazon, but I'm sure the offerings will skyrocket after the first of the year given the new laptop.