Watch this BEFORE buying a LAPTOP for Machine Learning and AI 🦾

Published 2021-06-29
Machine learning on a laptop, is that even possible? How about Macbooks?
What hardware do I need? What should I spend? What do I need to focus on?

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This video discusses the original M1. However, the same logic applies to the Apple M2 Pro and M2 Max, they're just ✨even better✨.

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- blog.tensorflow.org/2020/11/accelerating-tensorflo…
- scikit-learn.org/stable/modules/computing.html
- github.com/apple/tensorflow_macos
- www.tomshardware.com/features/amd-vs-intel-cpus

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⏱️ Timestamps
00:00 Intro
00:29 Training with a Laptop
00:37 Difference Desktop and Laptop
01:23 The Apple Ecosystem
03:33 Do you even GPU, bro?
04:30 Everything you need to understand about computer hardware
08:49 What type of GPU you need
09:27 Should you even do Deep Learning on a Laptop
11:15 What to prioritize in your Laptop Hardware
12:25 Making it work with a small-ish Laptop
13:02 With a GPU you can try Nvidia RAPIDS cuML
13:47 What else is there to consider?
16:00 So can you train machine learning on your laptop?
17:01 My Recommendation
18:00 Byeeee

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All Comments (21)
  • @TheChanjoo
    Man, this is so so helpful :) Many thanks for patiently covering all the key concepts !
  • This channel needs way more subs! The content is high quality / well explained. :)
  • @kingfukj
    Great advice. Because I've been looking for a second machine for my deep learning research. Now, I will switch my strategy from a local machine to the cloud. Thanks.
  • @amdenis
    You are so very correct. Especially for newer AI developers, long training times are not the norm. We use RTX through H100’s for most of our AI developmentβ€” at least on the training side. However for coding, data sci work, inference and UI/UX we all use our favorite OS, whichever that is. One thing to keep in mind for pro level large parameter/data set AI dev, you will often be using a dedicated server running in the kilowatts with AI grade TPU/GPU’s (e.g. V100’S, H100’s, etc). Whether owned, hosted or otherwise, few jobs will be run locally.
  • @rebecasarai87
    Loved this video, Jesper. Thank you!!! I’m happy I came across your channels
  • @galactus3136
    Thanks a lot for making such a helpful video man.
  • @waynelau3256
    I got myself an m1 air a couple of months ago. One thing I dislike is that tensorflow has multiple issues with Mac. It's better to learn about scaling and deploying first, because clouds are always available, rather than throwing a large amount. As for whether it's worth it when you're very advanced in the field, I'll update when I get there πŸ˜‚ Side note I have a 3070 but I realised model design, preprocessing plays more of a part in ML.
  • Just discovered your channel and I'm already a fan of you. I have recently started learning data Science, currently learning python and statistics. Looking forward to your guidance through this channel.
  • Thank you You just saved me from getting broke πŸ˜… I was thinking of getting a pc but confused on what graphics card to get
  • @animegod567
    Thank you for this. I'm interested in ML for advancement in my career and your explanation is helpful.
  • So, what is your suggestion for a person who is planing to get a laptop for ML/DL workloads?
  • @JetJV
    Should I consider buying a normal Laptop with Intel Iris Xe if i work in AI , ML, DL or some gaming laptops Nvdia RTX , GTX gpus ? Btw I am a non gamer
  • @vifareld
    That was really helpful. Many thanks
  • hello, I really loved your video, I have a question, I am a computer sciences master degree student and I am taking courses like machine learning, deep learning and artificial intelligent, do you recommend the macbook air M1 or should I go for a pro or promax? I need it for my studies. thank you very much for your help.
  • @joserubio3036
    So for a windows user the lenovo ideapad 5 would be a perfect option you think?