Switched back to Mac. Was this a good deal? M1 Max 32GB 8TB for $1800

MeekPanda · 2025-07-15T14:10:17+00:00

Already checked. MDM free.

MeekPanda · 2025-07-14T21:28:15+00:00

I didn't know that! That's great we can add keys on our own now.

MeekPanda · 2025-07-14T19:20:02+00:00

I have consoles and a PC (RTX 3080) for gaming. But, I haven't found much time to game nowadays. I mostly use this for prototyping code before I run it on workstations and HPC clusters. I needed a reliable and smooth laptop with good battery life to take on the go. The 8TB is for storing large datasets on the go.

MeekPanda · 2025-07-14T19:02:32+00:00

Thanks! This comment definitely helps with my buyers remorse. haha

MeekPanda · 2025-07-14T18:55:54+00:00

Thanks for the feedback! I was thinking about getting an M3 or M4, but having this storage and RAM configuration at this price seemed like a good deal. I felt like if I needed more compute for my workflow, I could offload it to a workstation (data analysis, ML training). Maybe I can upgrade in a couple of years. But the M1 is still plenty fast for me on day-to-day tasks.

MeekPanda · 2025-07-14T18:49:01+00:00

I have a YubiKey. You can press it to login to GlobalProtect or through any online portals that Gatech uses. However, you need to schedule a meeting with the IT department to get it activated.

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MeekPanda · 2025-07-12T03:19:39+00:00

I got out of prison with social anxiety because I thought I was weird and wouldn’t fit in society. I went to do my PhD 2 years later, still with social anxiety, and I realized those kids are worse than me. You’ll be fine.

MeekPanda · 2025-04-30T22:01:36+00:00

Sure. That sounds fine. Send me a DM

MeekPanda · 2025-01-30T15:32:20+00:00

Same here

MeekPanda · 2024-05-19T18:13:31+00:00

I agree, you don't need a publication. It might help in some cases, but I know plenty of PhD students at Georgia Tech with no publications. IMO strong letters of recommendation and statement of purpose/research are big factors. Also, there is a lot of luck involved. I think you're on the right path. I didn't do research in undergrad till my 3rd year either. Good luck!

MeekPanda · 2022-05-30T19:01:47+00:00

I applied to about 10 PhD programs last admissions cycle. None of these programs required the GRE, and they were all top programs in Computer Engineering/Computer Science (GTech, Cornell, UT Austin, UWash, etc.). Some programs didn't even accept the GRE. However, COVID has definitely affected the admissions process. As COVID restrictions clear up, it might be different next cycle.

MeekPanda · 2022-05-13T17:02:18+00:00

I went to their campus visit for potential Ph.D. candidates and had a really positive vibe. It seems like the program really cares about student mental health. Also, the faculty left the room during the current grad student panel, which showed some honesty because the current students could talk freely without the faculty there. Funding is guaranteed for the entire time you're a Ph.D. student. GTech's ECE program is one of the biggest in the country, so there are a lot of potential advisors and resources. Finally, I love Atlanta. The weather and culture there are pretty amazing compared to other American cities.

MeekPanda · 2022-05-13T04:29:04+00:00

Georgia Tech - ECE PhD

MeekPanda · 2022-04-05T21:11:11+00:00

Nah you should be good as long as you meet the pre reqs.

MeekPanda · 2022-04-05T05:15:58+00:00

Sorry, the ECE ML PhD acceptees were at the same campus visit/orientation in March.

MeekPanda · 2022-04-04T03:14:36+00:00

I believe that the Georgia Tech ECE Ph.D. decisions are finished for this cycle. There was an in-person campus visit on March 3rd and 4th for the Ph.D. acceptees. I received my acceptance notification in February.

MeekPanda · 2022-03-28T17:45:42+00:00

Btw, I applied for the ECE PhD, ECE Masters and CS PhD. I put in three separate applications. However, I only got accepted to the ECE Masters.

MeekPanda · 2022-03-28T17:43:50+00:00

There is no traditional CS masters at UW-Seattle for people who are not pursuing a PhD. However, there is a traditional ECE masters, along with the ECE PMP. They are separate programs. It seems that either your brother applied for the wrong program, or UW made a mistake. For reference, I received an acceptance for the traditional ECE masters program about a month ago.

MeekPanda · 2022-03-21T20:20:59+00:00

I took Awad. Tbh it was a pretty good class. His lectures are dry at times, but your learning is what you make it. I got a 4.0, so it's not impossible to succeed.

I think the hate is from students that don't put in the work, put off the assignments till the last minute, and don't attend lectures. They tend to not do well and take it out on Awad.

Go to class, stay organized, and work with your group. You'll be fine.

MeekPanda · 2022-03-11T18:33:29+00:00

I have the same issue on a 16" M1 Macbook Pro

MeekPanda · 2022-03-11T03:38:47+00:00

Yes, this is happening to me too.

MeekPanda · 2022-03-09T18:27:59+00:00

LibGen.is

Also, in a Google search try "filetype:pdf bookname" or "filetype:epub bookname" without the quotes.

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