It's always nice to come across people in bioinformatics who know their stuff in the cs levels below. I'm looking for a cheaper laptop too and was just going crazy with everything. As soon as I think I found something suitable, I find it has issues. From overheating to bad screens to driver issues in linux. Driving me nuts and taking loads of time. Moving on, I'd like to go for one of your choices, I'm assuming you were going to install linux? Did you experience any issues?
I end up with a Dell G15 base model and upgraded to 16gb of RAM (will upgrade to 32 to 64 later depends on the pricing of DDR5), and run most of the linux program in WSL. I also had an external SSD to boot Ubuntu so as to avoid touching the partitioning on the windows. The newest models remove the option to add a second SSD , but with how fast external nvme ssd has become, I don't think its necessary anymore to have both OS on the same drive. The only problem I think its the weight and battery life of this laptop? but its kind of expected for all gaming laptops.
A Year Later... Are you still using the MSI, assuming all went well with your intended purchase? How is the MSI standing up? Can you recommend anything more based on your experience over the last year? Many thanks
Hlw, can I use a good Chromebook for bioinformatics, bcz we can turn on linux and as per my knowledge most of bioinformatics software are available on linux. Can you help me out plz!
Depends, most of the work I do required quite a lot of RAM and processing power. The processor should be fine since you just need to wait a whole longer, the ram is usually quite small on Chromebooks and that would be my main concern on getting one for bioinformatics purpose
I don't really like Macbooks since I cant upgrade or repair it if anything goes wrong, but if you don't see yourself manipulating big data object or use lots of onboard storage, Macbook air is a decent choice for most things.
It's always nice to come across people in bioinformatics who know their stuff in the cs levels below.
I'm looking for a cheaper laptop too and was just going crazy with everything. As soon as I think I found something suitable, I find it has issues. From overheating to bad screens to driver issues in linux. Driving me nuts and taking loads of time.
Moving on, I'd like to go for one of your choices, I'm assuming you were going to install linux? Did you experience any issues?
I end up with a Dell G15 base model and upgraded to 16gb of RAM (will upgrade to 32 to 64 later depends on the pricing of DDR5), and run most of the linux program in WSL.
I also had an external SSD to boot Ubuntu so as to avoid touching the partitioning on the windows. The newest models remove the option to add a second SSD , but with how fast external nvme ssd has become, I don't think its necessary anymore to have both OS on the same drive.
The only problem I think its the weight and battery life of this laptop? but its kind of expected for all gaming laptops.
@@LiquidBrain thanks mate
Honestly dude, thanks for your videos. . . . You saved me with your WGCNA posting. God bless you
A Year Later... Are you still using the MSI, assuming all went well with your intended purchase?
How is the MSI standing up?
Can you recommend anything more based on your experience over the last year?
Many thanks
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
Nice information! I converted my old windows laptop to Linux and used it to test my script. When it works, I submit my job to hpc
How about lenovo loq intel i5 12450hx with 12gb ram and upgradable upto 32 gb. The only issue is its battery backup is around 3 to 3.5 hours.
Hlw, can I use a good Chromebook for bioinformatics, bcz we can turn on linux and as per my knowledge most of bioinformatics software are available on linux. Can you help me out plz!
Depends, most of the work I do required quite a lot of RAM and processing power. The processor should be fine since you just need to wait a whole longer, the ram is usually quite small on Chromebooks and that would be my main concern on getting one for bioinformatics purpose
How's Macbook M1 air?!
Not enough ram for the things I do
@@LiquidBrain is ram essentials for beginners in bioinformatics (Rstudio) ... I'm a undergrad student
@@LiquidBrain ???!!
I don't really like Macbooks since I cant upgrade or repair it if anything goes wrong, but if you don't see yourself manipulating big data object or use lots of onboard storage, Macbook air is a decent choice for most things.
@@funk4mation pretty much, but in your undergrad perhaps if you ha e 8gb you should be be able to run most of the analysis you need to :)
just get an old thinkpad like a t90 or smth
In Malaysia those refurbished thinkpads are more expensive than the two laptops with I included 😥😥
amOgs
Hmmmm
Respect for you! Thank for that video))