Amazon Spices Up Enterprise Tech: A Fire TV Cube That Doubles as a Thin Client!

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So, Amazon’s rolled out a spanking new device — a feather-light client that shares an eerie resemblance to the Fire TV Cube. But before you prick your ears up for a sequel to the cube saga, get this: It was a move as calculated as the chess game you gave up when you realized you’re no Beth Harmon.

A Hefty Price for a Tiny Machine

Now, if you’re expecting a Fire TV cube-esque price tag, you’re in for a bit of a shock. The new whiz-bang gadget rings in at a cool $195. Makes me wonder how many cups of office coffee I’ll have to sacrifice to get my hands on one of these.

Virtual Workspaces: Now More Accessible Than That Distant Office Snack Bar

The feature that really steals the thunder? The ability for enterprise users to access virtual desktop spaces, like Amazon WorkSpaces, over the good ol’ internet. I hear the cries of joy from software engineers working from their bat caves — no need for flapping about with unwieldy office-based systems anymore!

The Logic Behind the Design

The devices are neatly nestled inside a Fire TV Cube. What, didn’t see that coming? Amazon waved its design wand and voilà, they repurposed existing hardware. The true embodiment of ‘reduce, reuse, and… repurpose?’

Hot Take:

Amazon’s (literally) thought ‘inside the box’ for once. The new gadget is straight-up genius, combining all the appeal of a Fire TV Cube with business-friendly tech upgrades. And while the price tag might make your wallet feel lighter, remember it’s the weight of your laptop you’re truly shrugging off. Plus, we all know Amazon’s got a track record of turning strange ventures into gold – or did we forget about the online bookstore that’s now half the world’s living room?

Original article: https://techcrunch.com/2023/11/27/amazons-new-195-thin-client-looks-just-like-a-fire-tv-cube/