I got this below email from my manager. So won't I get laptop ? Hi xxx— Microsoft standard is a desktop workstation, so unfortunately you will not be receiving a laptop. After your start date, we will start the process of getting you a SAW device with the guidance of your manager. Thank you! #azure
The SAW device is a laptop that's locked down. You can use it as a thin client to remote into your desktop though.
Is this how all Microsoft people remotely? Don't they provide laptop ?
1. No 2. They do.
Location?
Redmond
What? It's 2020 and people work on desktops?
In identity there’s no laptop. Only saws
But Can I do regular dev work on SAW?
Yes, even can do work locally on Saw VM, but since saw is slow, it’s painful.
I got a surface laptop. Joining Monday
Yeah .. SAW is this bulky Lenovo laptop . You can try asking for a Surface in addition to a SAW
So can I use SAW for regular work? and how likely Microsoft would provide surface laptop in addition to desktop?