[gerdesj]

I suggest that you get a backend box to run LLMs etc and get a laptop that suits you. Fiddle up a VPN to connect them.

Your backend box can be as ugly as you like whilst your front end laptop is good enough for normal usage.

[beala]

I've been using my MacBook mostly as a thin client. I use VSCode's ssh feature to remote in to a much beefier Linux machine. First, VSCode's ssh feature is well designed, and it's pretty seamless. Second, it lets me optimize my laptop for portability and backend box for performance. Finally, I prefer coding in a Linux environment because it better matches production. If you want a portable gaming rig, this ain't it, but it's great setup for coding.