Laptop for Deep Learning (phd).

Hello, im starting a phd in deep learning next year and am looking for a laptop for:

* ml
* programming (python/cpp)
* Deep learning (Generative modeling) prototyping

I am still wandering if i shoul go for:

1. a linux-supported laptop (xps, thinkpad, lenovo)
2. just any windows with or without nvidia
3. mac

for 1 2,3 i have a question regarding the need for nvidia just for protyping and 1 epoch training. Do i really need it? are there …

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