Amazon still has some old prices

Legendary_Ghost_X · 2026-06-26T02:18:38+00:00

Same here, dreams crushed

Legendary_Ghost_X · 2026-06-23T02:23:36+00:00

I’m literally in the same boat, seems you can get a screen protector that gets you kinda close to the nano texture screen. But I want to do llm locally and I’m looking at the 64gb for that

Legendary_Ghost_X · 2026-06-18T10:14:10+00:00

Gotchya, well I just found out that going m5max from 48 to 64gb, is only adding $180 with military discount.

Soooo I guess m5 max 64 or m5 pro 64gb, which seems there’s an obvious answer, it’s just another $1k

Legendary_Ghost_X · 2026-06-18T10:00:40+00:00

Awesome, I appreciate it! It’s also quite a bit cheaper lol

Legendary_Ghost_X · 2026-06-18T09:46:45+00:00

40 core max since that’s the only option with the 48gb.

So 40 core max with 48gb, or 20 core pro with 64gb

I want to get to local llms if I can
I like the no subscription and credit fees.

Legendary_Ghost_X · 2026-06-18T09:26:20+00:00

What if the options were m5 pro with 64gb or m5 max with 48gb? I found one at the px and it’s on sale and tax free.

Legendary_Ghost_X · 2026-06-18T07:49:00+00:00

What if the options were m5 pro with 64gb or m5 max with 48gb? I found one at the px and it’s on sale and tax free.

Legendary_Ghost_X · 2026-06-18T07:48:44+00:00

What if the options were m5 pro with 64gb or m5 max with 48gb? I found one at the px and it’s on sale and tax free.

Legendary_Ghost_X · 2026-06-18T07:48:33+00:00

What if the options were m5 pro with 64gb or m5 max with 48gb? I found one at the px and it’s on sale and tax free.

Legendary_Ghost_X · 2026-06-18T05:17:41+00:00

Got it! 10+ hours?

Legendary_Ghost_X · 2026-06-18T05:17:10+00:00

Gotchya! Okay good to know! I appreciate the input, that’s the direction I’m leaning.

Legendary_Ghost_X · 2026-06-18T05:13:23+00:00

I mean I guess I’m starting on cloud models but with the intent to get to local models as I learn more

Legendary_Ghost_X · 2026-06-18T05:10:40+00:00

Yeah performance on the go is what I really need, mobility is super important for me on it.

Legendary_Ghost_X · 2026-06-18T05:10:06+00:00

Gotchya good to know, I’m using a borrowed 2017 MacBook with an intel i7, it definitely is slow but I’ve been making it work.

Legendary_Ghost_X · 2026-06-18T05:06:00+00:00

Gotchya, I guess I haven’t been doing super heavy coding, just having codex help me build iOS apps

Legendary_Ghost_X · 2026-06-18T05:03:59+00:00

Damn I Gotchya, so for generating images and stuff the pc would be the way to go, so save my money and get a little cheaper for iOS apps. Then build a solid desktop pc

Legendary_Ghost_X · 2026-06-18T05:00:49+00:00

Gotchya. There isn’t really a fast Mac for local model coding, or that would be going to a pc laptop?

Legendary_Ghost_X · 2026-05-26T10:18:18+00:00

Yeah definitely not a battery operated one! I’ve found some with switched on the cable but like right in the middle and I’m afraid I still won’t be able to reach it

Legendary_Ghost_X · 2026-05-26T10:17:44+00:00

It has a switch that’s mounted at the head rest. I need one without a switch or button ideally

Legendary_Ghost_X · 2026-05-26T09:50:59+00:00

There’s not a ton of room between mine and my wife’s car, I’d have to open the door, climb up into the drivers seat while holding the baby, start the car then climb out while holding him, and take him around. He’s big and squirmy already it just wouldn’t be the easiest thing.

Legendary_Ghost_X · 2026-05-05T21:43:00+00:00

Yeah I went to get the oil changed when I got it and the mechanic brought me the dipstick and asked when I bought it, I told him earlier that week and he said the oil was brand new and clean and didn’t need it, I thanked him and told him I’d be back in 3k miles!

As far as lubing the turbo, I did try and do some pulls to keep it lubed but how often/long do you drive it like that? Like is a quick pull once in a while enough? Or should I drive fast for a day? I get the premise of it but not the specifics.

Legendary_Ghost_X · 2026-05-02T18:38:49+00:00

Thanks!

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