I just started my PhD in Bioinformatics and Synthetic Biology and have been looking for an appropriate laptop to buy for my project. Thanks a million, this helped a lot and just in the nick of time. My meeting is tomorrow so relieved 😅
As a final year student of bioinformatics, i know how much important a processor for this study. Recently i upgraded to 13inch mac m1. So good. But we need some more video regarding md simulations, xray crystallography etc topics. Hope these contents also coming very soon ..god bless you sir..
Also why even worry with a laptop? You buy a desktop and have expandable screen space by buying more monitors, upgrade processors easily, and expand storage cheaply, since storage is incredibly affordable at the moment (I just purchased a pcie4 M.2 for ~$80
RAM is essential for alignments and assemblies. Getting a large hard drive is important for the stated reasons in the video. Apple is a good direction but you can get something like a Dell XPS with 64GB RAM and 4TB drive for less. If you go that route then you would be installing LINUX (Ubuntu is bioinformatics friendly). I use Apple but am considering the Dell.
Hello. I do bioinformatics work but I use linux in my laptop (dual boot with windows). How come you did not mention RAM? Is this because you're using Mac and MacOS is more efficient in handling RAM or is it because you rely on a server? I would love to hear your thoughts on this.
Sorry, I have a Dell Windows laptop, 16GB RAM and 4-core processor. Is it enough for you? I've noticed the memory is nearly full after running only this main processes: 1. Edge Browser, 2. Windows explorer, 3. Word. Do you have the same problem? The computer fan is quite stressy. :(
I’m just about to start the UK’s only BSc Bioinformatics course! I’m a degree apprentice working in pharma. Want to get a MacBook for the course, but the new generation is supposed to be announced this month, I will use my company issued Windows machine until I can get one of the new ones.
Oh yes, the new M1x/M2 MacBooks should be coming soon, this month maybe so I would wait a few weeks at this point and see what Apple has for us. Good luck on the course!
@@BaseCalling sure sounds like a plan, the new machines sound like powerhouses! And thanks, I’m looking forward to it :) The course is with ARU in Cambridge - it’s a degree apprenticeship, so we work 4 days a week and then leave 1 day for lectures etc… (hence it’s a part-time course). It’s built on top of a data science programme, but has been adapted for a bioinformatics focus. There’s loads of information on their website! (Won’t let me post the link, but should be easy enough to find on the universities website) P.S big fan by the way, been watching your videos for ages! Great insight into what the possible paths are after a bachelors.
Hi, great video very informative! My question was that are we able to perform molecular docking procedures on m1 mac? I have heard that the software for docking are not optimised for m1
yes, I use git-bash. Great product. You can also run terminals in VSCode, which is what I use since Python has become important and/or more efficient for scripting in some cases
Hello I’m newbie here and I want to know if the Ipad M1 could be used for bioinformatics or I should go to the MacBook as secure way. Which one would you choose?🤔
Definitely. At this point, unless you will be skipping meals, I think it is always worth for 16 gb. Literally if you open chrome at this point you need 16
I'm doing an undergraduate project on bioinformatics"comparitive analysis of Mutation in TB causing pathogens against antibiotics" University of Eldoret
I just started my PhD in Bioinformatics and Synthetic Biology and have been looking for an appropriate laptop to buy for my project.
Thanks a million, this helped a lot and just in the nick of time. My meeting is tomorrow so relieved 😅
Omg I was searching RUclips for this just yesterday! Good thing I had you subscribed ;)
As a final year student of bioinformatics, i know how much important a processor for this study. Recently i upgraded to 13inch mac m1. So good. But we need some more video regarding md simulations, xray crystallography etc topics. Hope these contents also coming very soon
..god bless you sir..
I’m interested in crystallography but I don’t know much about it, it’s not in my field sadly!
should you recommend upgrading the ram from 16 to 32?
Also why even worry with a laptop? You buy a desktop and have expandable screen space by buying more monitors, upgrade processors easily, and expand storage cheaply, since storage is incredibly affordable at the moment (I just purchased a pcie4 M.2 for ~$80
This was very helpful! Thank you!
Camera clearer than the oracle of Delphi
What about for the use of chimera and chimera X for protein modeling, molecular docking and molecular dynamics?
RAM is essential for alignments and assemblies. Getting a large hard drive is important for the stated reasons in the video. Apple is a good direction but you can get something like a Dell XPS with 64GB RAM and 4TB drive for less. If you go that route then you would be installing LINUX (Ubuntu is bioinformatics friendly). I use Apple but am considering the Dell.
Hello. I do bioinformatics work but I use linux in my laptop (dual boot with windows). How come you did not mention RAM? Is this because you're using Mac and MacOS is more efficient in handling RAM or is it because you rely on a server? I would love to hear your thoughts on this.
Sorry, I have a Dell Windows laptop, 16GB RAM and 4-core processor. Is it enough for you? I've noticed the memory is nearly full after running only this main processes: 1. Edge Browser, 2. Windows explorer, 3. Word. Do you have the same problem? The computer fan is quite stressy. :(
I’m just about to start the UK’s only BSc Bioinformatics course! I’m a degree apprentice working in pharma. Want to get a MacBook for the course, but the new generation is supposed to be announced this month, I will use my company issued Windows machine until I can get one of the new ones.
Oh yes, the new M1x/M2 MacBooks should be coming soon, this month maybe so I would wait a few weeks at this point and see what Apple has for us. Good luck on the course!
Also, can I ask which institute is this course on, I've never seen a BSc in Bioinformatics anywhere!
@@BaseCalling sure sounds like a plan, the new machines sound like powerhouses! And thanks, I’m looking forward to it :) The course is with ARU in Cambridge - it’s a degree apprenticeship, so we work 4 days a week and then leave 1 day for lectures etc… (hence it’s a part-time course). It’s built on top of a data science programme, but has been adapted for a bioinformatics focus. There’s loads of information on their website! (Won’t let me post the link, but should be easy enough to find on the universities website)
P.S big fan by the way, been watching your videos for ages! Great insight into what the possible paths are after a bachelors.
Thank you for responding to this call i would also wish you advise about best employment careers after Msc bioinformatics
What about macbook air M2 13 inches? Is it enough?
Do u have the answer? I wanted to ask the same
Awesome video
Hi, great video very informative!
My question was that are we able to perform molecular docking procedures on m1 mac?
I have heard that the software for docking are not optimised for m1
What shoulkd be the consideration regarding the RAM?
Can't we just use bash on windows for command line scripting?
yes, I use git-bash. Great product. You can also run terminals in VSCode, which is what I use since Python has become important and/or more efficient for scripting in some cases
Buying SSD with 128gb mac m1 is good idea?
Hello I’m newbie here and I want to know if the Ipad M1 could be used for bioinformatics or I should go to the MacBook as secure way. Which one would you choose?🤔
Hello! I wanna start my career in bioinformatics, but I only have good windows laptop. Is it possible? Or I better go and buy a Mac
Do I have to be a genius to succeed in this field?
Hi, I am a bioinformatics student and am interested in NGS analysis, what would you recommend an 8GB Ram or 16 GB ram
I assume high end processor also applies to AMD
I'm pursuing my bachelor degree in bioinformatics.... Can I do my masters in abroad with scholarship..!!?
From where are you doing Bachelor's and how's the job opportunity in india?
B tech biotechnology how is it
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Is 16gb ram essentials for beginners in bioinformatics (Rstudio) I'm a undergrad student
Definitely. At this point, unless you will be skipping meals, I think it is always worth for 16 gb. Literally if you open chrome at this point you need 16
What are your twitter handles
@r_maruzani is my twitter
I'm doing an undergraduate project on bioinformatics"comparitive analysis of Mutation in TB causing pathogens against antibiotics"
University of Eldoret
What about using a Linux VM on Windows or WSL?
Yes, you can do that too! In my experience, its a bit slow and not a good experience but I was using an old computer at the time!
@@BaseCalling There is also WSL2 now which is even faster.