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Re:DeepSeek-R1 with Dynamic 1.58-bit Quantization by afavour on Tuesday January 28, 2025 @07:58AM (#42851776)
Pickpocketing is a very different proposition. They relying on a lack of awareness, taking your wallet and being long gone before you’ve even noticed. If someone steals your laptop from in front of you without you even noticing I’d suggest that one is on you.

FWIW I’ve used my laptop on the train plenty, I’ve never had anything stolen nor felt in any danger of it.

Re:DeepSeek-R1 with Dynamic 1.58-bit Quantization by TeMPOraL on Tuesday January 28, 2025 @08:17AM (#42851954)
But would you consider leaving it unattended on your seat and going for lunch to the restaurant car, or for an extended toilet break?
Re:DeepSeek-R1 with Dynamic 1.58-bit Quantization by afavour on Tuesday January 28, 2025 @11:07AM (#42853918)
...why would I ever do that? You leave something worth several thousand dollars anywhere in public you're risking losing it. What are we even debating here?
Re:DeepSeek-R1 with Dynamic 1.58-bit Quantization by giantrobot on Tuesday January 28, 2025 @10:40AM (#42853559)
You might have seen some laptops have screens that fold down, I know MacBooks do. This "clam shell" effect protects the keyboard, trackpad, and even the screen from bumps and jostles. Many laptops when so closed can even fit in a backpack.

So a little trick I figured out is to close my laptop lid and then slide it into a pocket of my backpack. I can then carry it with me when I get up and move around.

So then I can take it with me to eat lunch or an extended toilet break. Maybe some day all laptops will have that feature.