I’m a software engineer and for those familiar with the software, I use MATLAB / Simulink which is basically a lot of numerical / mathematical simulations and software development.

I primarily do the bulk of my work on my desktop, but occasionally I like to switch it up or work remotely if I’m stopping by my parents / coffeeshop or whatever… I’d also like to do a bit of video editing on the go, but nothing major…

All said, I’ve heard really good things about both the Macbook Pro and Macbook Air. I’m kind of leaning towards the Macbook Air because I don’t need ultra heavy lifting as my desktop can do that.

Can anyone share their experience hopefully with someone who also uses Matlab / Simulink?

  • akaifox@alien.topBEnglish
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    1 year ago

    Not a Matlab users, but a software engineer

    16GB M1 Air has been all I’ve needed since release. I have an M1 MBP from work, but rarely use it. The MBP is a brick in comparison and really only brings GPU grunt I don’t care for

    So a 16/24GB Air is my recommendation, especially if you’re coffeeshop hopping. Pick the size depending on your preferences