I am slowly replacing my laptop with AWS Workspace, and you should too

splishsplash · 2020-08-29T16:27:56+0100

javabro said:
This is for only serial Internet Marketers who don't mind spending a few bucks a month for a more secure, convenient desktop solution.

For those who don't know, AWS Workspace is AWS's "Desktop as a service" solution.
You can have Windows or Linux desktops at any configuration, login virtually from any platform.

My laptop is powerful enough, but I rely on it quite a bit. If I mess up my laptop for any number of reasons - I am screwed. It kinda happened once (spilled hot coffee on my keyboard) and I learned my lesson.

I was looking for a reliable "Cloud Desktop" solution. Who is more reliable when it comes to the cloud than AWS?

I am slowly moving everything to my "Cloud Desktop", Intenet is blazing fast. My development works have been very productive.

Thinking of purchasing a more "lightweight" travel-ready laptop, which will only serve to access my cloud desktop.

I'd rather have my 64GB 12 core 4GHz with 3500MB/sec PCIe Gen3 x4 M.2 SSD drive with 6 monitors and 2 nvidia quadro graphics cards driving them all up to 4k.

Zero lag. Everything instant. Chrome starts in < 1s and a 1 million row csv file extracted in 2 seconds(200MB) and opened in < 10s.

And everything stored in one drive, including my docs/downloads. Zero reliance on local files other than applications.

yherrliche · 2020-08-29T16:28:34+0100

So replace your laptop with a server, and to access that server you need a laptop.

YujinTan · 2020-08-29T16:29:18+0100

skule said:
Nowadays laptops are small and powerful so u can carry a good one with u without being an inconvenience I would take aws workspace as my backup plan because lets suppose that u just went to a client meeting u are going to show something really cool about the project but the signal is too bad in the conference room that u can??t even connect to the workspace

isn't kinda like VPN, log in anywhere to access usually is window base. how much you pay per month than.

Nonilol · 2020-08-29T16:30:59+0100

I honestly don't see the advantage of this. Your main concern is losing access to your data as it seems, but what stops you from doing proper backups and using cloud services to keep your devices in sync?

I purchased 4 laptops in my life, 3 of them are working just fine. As a Microsoft fanboy, they all got Office + OneDrive installed so I can access all relevant files from any of them. Should I spill coffee on my first one, I'd just boot up the second device.

Yes, Remote desktop has become better and better over the years, but it's still not the same experience as working locally.

YujinTan · 2020-08-29T16:37:59+0100

Nonilol said:
I honestly don't see the advantage of this. Your main concern is losing access to your data as it seems, but what stops you from doing proper backups and using cloud services to keep your devices in sync?

I purchased 4 laptops in my life, 3 of them are working just fine. As a Microsoft fanboy, they all got Office + OneDrive installed so I can access all relevant files from any of them. Should I spill coffee on my first one, I'd just boot up the second device.

Yes, Remote desktop has become better and better over the years, but it's still not the same experience as working locally.

Now i only left one and only computer , used to have two , one break down
now i squeeze everything on just one computer also running bot, so far seem can cope finger cross hope can last me for years

End of the day is Money , if got money , just straight buy a new one online from authorise site , within few days come should be within the week.

theRevolt · 2020-08-29T16:55:32+0100

So I save all important stuff off to gdrive business or personal anyway so what is better here?

If your laptop died how will you connect ? On tiny phone or tablet screen?

Now you need 2 licenses for some softwares and as others have said what about lag? I don't see the benefit here , you should have cloud backup or direct sync to it anyway so you don't lose any important data

Meddie · 2020-08-29T17:06:24+0100

I prefer cloud only for some important files while I am using a strong bulky laptop with a big monitor as daily work + a travel one when necessary, happy till now. It's quite impossible to work at the same speed from my POV, maybe just saving the work, but I already do that now as my entire library is less than 400mb. But it suits you, that's pretty nice! Good luck!

harold bump · 2020-08-29T17:08:15+0100

Interesting idea. I found 4vcpu aws instances are a bit input-laggy. Did you find any lightweight laptops?

idoseo · 2020-08-29T17:18:26+0100

Buying a cheap buy sexy chromebook and using Amazon workspace is not a bad idea if you have at least decent internet on your PC, you will also have a static IP i believe which i also a positive.

m1k3r · 2020-08-29T17:53:32+0100

Jrim_Software said:
This is my primary concern as well. Any amount of latency over RDP is incredibly frustrating, especially for development.

I use NoMachine for remote desktop. It's so quick I've used it to play games over LAN from another computer, it's like being sat in front of the physical machine.

NoMachine - Free Remote Desktop For Everybody

Get to your desktop at the speed of light. NoMachine is the fastest remote desktop you have ever tried. Control any computer in the world and start working on it as if it was right in front of you. Free for individual use.

www.nomachine.com

Sweetrevenge · 2020-08-29T17:58:47+0100

Nope just nope
What about my privacy ???
At least, with my pc, I have full control over what I store there

YujinTan · 2020-08-29T18:01:46+0100

m1k3r said:
I use NoMachine for remote desktop. It's so quick I've used it to play games over LAN from another computer, it's like being sat in front of the physical machine.

NoMachine - Free Remote Desktop For Everybody

Get to your desktop at the speed of light. NoMachine is the fastest remote desktop you have ever tried. Control any computer in the world and start working on it as if it was right in front of you. Free for individual use.

www.nomachine.com

I still can't get it, ok let say now currently my computer my work, bot here , so I use the No machine means i also need another computer to access it which is not doubt isn't it?
this no machine is not VPS right

Azaan · 2020-08-29T18:03:44+0100

splishsplash said:
I'd rather have my 64GB 12 core 4GHz with 3500MB/sec PCIe Gen3 x4 M.2 SSD drive with 6 monitors and 2 nvidia quadro graphics cards driving them all up to 4k.

Zero lag. Everything instant. Chrome starts in < 1s and a 1 million row csv file extracted in 2 seconds(200MB) and opened in < 10s.

And everything stored in one drive, including my docs/downloads. Zero reliance on local files other than applications.

subtle flex

Intruder · 2020-08-29T18:10:07+0100

javabro said:
It kinda happened once (spilled hot coffee on my keyboard) and I learned my lesson.

So it didn't turn into code?
JK

How much is it costing you per month?
It seem like a good idea, if more than one people working on same module and need to switch instantly.

RoiBox · 2020-08-29T18:28:46+0100

javabro said:
Thinking of purchasing a more "lightweight" travel-ready laptop, which will only serve to access my cloud desktop.

Buy a fast Chromebook

splishsplash said:
I'd rather have my 64GB 12 core 4GHz with 3500MB/sec PCIe Gen3 x4 M.2 SSD drive with 6 monitors and 2 nvidia quadro graphics cards driving them all up to 4k.

Zero lag. Everything instant. Chrome starts in < 1s and a 1 million row csv file extracted in 2 seconds(200MB) and opened in < 10s.

And everything stored in one drive, including my docs/downloads. Zero reliance on local files other than applications.

That will be mobile, down at the beach when you travel .. =)

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theRevolt · 2020-08-29T18:54:58+0100

RoiBox said:
Buy a fast Chromebook

That will be mobile, down at the beach when you travel .. =)

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Well, just as much as The Chromebook you bought just to access your powerful AWS, from a beach with at best spotty wifi....

In the end, it could make sense for some, but def not under the aspect of not losing data.. you literally can sync to g drive business/private and access it on ANY device as well...

So it all depends what you need but for the pricing, you may just get the same laptop specs or better...and you still need a device to access it anyway so that is where this all stops to make sense.

PS you could try for free until Sep 30 it seems (https://aws.amazon.com/workspaces/pricing/?nc=sn&loc=3)

Now, if you get a win option including their license just getting the same as my old dell XPS 15 with 32 GB of ram ...

I mean for very specific use cases it may make sense for hourly etc. but paying $127 monthly + another laptop to just access it..Especially if your developing it is pure waste of money...

RoiBox · 2020-08-29T19:10:26+0100

theRevolt said:
Well, just as much as The Chromebook you bought just to access your powerful AWS, from a beach with at best spotty wifi....

In the end, it could make sense for some, but def not under the aspect of not losing data.. you literally can sync to g drive business/private and access it on ANY device as well...

So it all depends what you need but for the pricing, you may just get the same laptop specs or better...and you still need a device to access it anyway so that is where this all stops to make sense.

PS you could try for free until Sep 30 it seems (https://aws.amazon.com/workspaces/pricing/?nc=sn&loc=3)
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Now, if you get a win option including their license just getting the same as my old dell XPS 15 with 32 GB of ram ...
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I mean for very specific use cases it may make sense for hourly etc. but paying $127 monthly + another laptop to just access it..Especially if your developing it is pure waste of money...

Woow, ok, easy there, you saw my smiley, right? Or was it to oldschool .. =)

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sabhan · 2020-08-29T19:23:03+0100

Get the pc from iron man movie. Always ready to listen to you and do all processing

I was also a cloud fan boy but the cost doesn't justify it so better to go local and take regular backups. I run websites for the most part so it's the hosting and my WordPress setup that I am more concerned about than my computer.

My computer only has the to do list that gets updated daily with new tasks etc (should move to trello). For rest of the things, there are already websites and tools to do the job. Even photoshop like website is available online (free and ads supported)

Laptops can't handle 100 open tabs in browser and hence the need for a desktop. When travelling or sitting away from desktop, use TeamViewer to access the desktop from laptop anywhere (just the extra electricity cost)

slugshead · 2020-08-29T19:29:36+0100

Doesn't even work out cost effective... e.g. in Work I purchase and install PCs with the following spec.. i5,16GB memory and a 240GB SSD with a 5 year warranty. They don't even cost ??600 this spec and they're warrantied for 5 years with a cost of ownership of ??10 per month. Which is ??45.43 per month cheaper than this.

LJ Junior · 2020-08-29T19:54:01+0100

splishsplash said:
I'd rather have my 64GB 12 core 4GHz with 3500MB/sec PCIe Gen3 x4 M.2 SSD drive with 6 monitors and 2 nvidia quadro graphics cards driving them all up to 4k.

Zero lag. Everything instant. Chrome starts in < 1s and a 1 million row csv file extracted in 2 seconds(200MB) and opened in < 10s.

And everything stored in one drive, including my docs/downloads. Zero reliance on local files other than applications.

Wow! I really liked the csv part. Can I buy it on Amazon or something?

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