Can ARM Windows handle Cursor, Codex, Docker, and WSL2?
The main question is whether a laptop is practical for solo software development. The expected workflow uses WSL2, , Git, and cloud-based tools. Local work may also include a Kubernetes cluster and a database running inside a container.
In daily use, several containers could be running at the same time. The key concerns are performance, , stability, emulation problems, and any limits that would slow down normal work. Cursor and Codex are especially important here, with interest in the full desktop apps on ARM Windows, not only the CLI versions.
The target budget is about 1,500 to 1,800 euros, with a request for hardware recommendations in that range.
Key points
- A laptop is being considered for software development.
- The workflow depends on WSL2, , Git, and cloud tools.
- Several containers, a local Kubernetes cluster, and a database container may run at once.
- Cursor and support on ARM Windows is a central concern.
- The hardware budget is around 1,500 to 1,800 euros.