Singapore, Tokyo, Seoul, Hong Kong, US East Coast, US West Coast
Work from Windows or Linux while macOS runs in a data center overseas. Choose a location based on where you use your computer, then consider where your project files and build tasks are. No need to keep a Mac at home just for occasional macOS access.
Mac mini M4, 16GB / 256GB · From $20/day · Dedicated physical machine, not a VM
Halo M4 is available at all six locations. You get an entire dedicated Mac mini and its remote access details, with no shared compute resources. Each location runs around the clock, 365 days a year; shutting down your local computer won’t stop remote tasks.
Serving Southeast Asia. Consider this location if you’re based in the region and use a remote desktop, or if your project work is mainly focused there.
When choosing, consider both your connection to the location and the route your project files take to reach it.
Halo M4In stock
Order at this locationServing East Asia. Consider Tokyo if you regularly use the macOS interface, check build results or collaborate with teammates in Japan.
Geographic distance alone doesn’t tell the whole story. Cross-border routing by your local provider can also affect performance.
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Order at this locationServing Northeast Asia. If you’re in the region and frequently edit, debug or use a remote desktop, check how well your network connects to Seoul.
For CI workloads, consider where your code repository and artifact storage are, as well as your distance from the location.
Halo M4In stock
Order at this locationServing South China and Southeast Asia. If you often click through interfaces, drag windows or check screens in a browser, start by considering the closest region.
Remote display resolution, color depth and the stability of your local network can also affect how responsive everything feels.
Halo M4In stock
Order at this locationServing eastern North America and Western Europe. Consider this location if your teammates or connected services are mainly based in either region, taking collaboration and file-transfer routes into account.
Even if you’re in Asia-Pacific and tasks mostly run unattended, check the routes for your code and output files.
Halo M4In stock
Order at this locationServing the western coast of North America. Consider this location if you or your team mainly use the Mac there, or if build tasks frequently access local services.
For large cross-region transfers, round-trip latency is only part of the picture. Check available bandwidth and connection stability, too.
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Order at this locationSelect a location to configure an order with that location preselected. All six locations are available to order; live availability is confirmed by the console. After provisioning, check the console for your location status and connection details.
The table shows estimated round-trip latency ranges for the coverage areas served by each location. These are not test results from one city in China to every location. Don’t compare a US range directly with an Asia-Pacific range and assume the lowest number means the fastest connection for you.
| Location | Coverage area | Estimated round-trip latency | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Singapore | Southeast Asia | 20–50 ms | Remote desktop use, builds and project file transfers in Southeast Asia |
| Tokyo | East Asia | 30–60 ms | Remote desktop use, builds and project file transfers in East Asia |
| Seoul | Northeast Asia | 30–50 ms | Remote desktop use, builds and project file transfers in Northeast Asia |
| Hong Kong | South China and Southeast Asia | 20–40 ms | Remote desktop use, builds and project file transfers in South China and Southeast Asia |
| US East Coast | Eastern North America and Western Europe | 25–35 ms | Remote desktops, builds and cross-region file collaboration in the coverage area |
| US West Coast | Western North America | 25–35 ms | Remote desktop use, builds and project file transfers on the western coast of North America |
Ranges are estimates; actual performance depends on your network.
Round-trip time has more impact on feedback for clicks, dragging and typing. Large-file transfers also depend on bandwidth, packet loss and the speed of the source. If your work involves uploading assets or downloading build artifacts, consider the entire transfer route.
The same cloud Mac can suit different locations depending on whether you interact with it frequently or leave tasks running unattended. Identify what takes up most of your time before choosing a location, rather than picking a city first and adapting to its network routes.
If you edit projects, check interfaces or drag windows, start with an Asia-Pacific location close to you. Once connected, use the display size you need for everyday work. If things feel sluggish, lower the resolution and color depth gradually so you can tell what made a difference.
Compiles, exports and unattended scripts need little ongoing desktop interaction. Focus on where your code, dependencies, assets and output files come from and go to. Run tasks as separate processes and keep logs. Before disconnecting locally, make sure the remote task has started rather than waiting for input.
First decide who will be the primary user. If both locations need frequent interaction, you can rent a location for each and connect to the one that suits you. Two dedicated physical machines are separate environments: your team must sync projects, tool versions and files; they won’t stay in sync automatically just because they’re under the same account.
Still unsure which location to choose? Email support@vmhalo.comwith your region, how you’ll mainly use the Mac and where your project files are stored. Don’t include connection passwords or keys in your email.
Every location offers Halo M4: Mac mini M4, 16GB / 256GB. The chip, memory and included storage are dedicated to your machine, with full access to the macOS graphical interface and command line. Location doesn’t change the base rental price for any of the four billing periods below.
Mac mini M4, 16GB / 256GB
Trying a macOS workflow? Start with a day rental. Once you know how long your project will run, choose a billing period that fits. These prices cover the base rental of the entire machine, not the number of remote desktop connections.
Need more storage? Add a +1TB SSD or +2TB SSD, or choose Thunderbolt 5 daisy-chaining. Add-ons are billed for the selected rental period. Before checkout, review the base price, add-ons and total in your order—add-ons aren’t included in the base price.
Payments are accepted only in USDT-TRC20 or by Visa / Mastercard / Amex (via Stripe). All charges are in US dollars (USD); available payment gateways are confirmed by the backend. After payment and provisioning, check your order, billing and connection details in the console. For order or location issues, sign in to the console to submit a support ticket with your order and location details.
If all you need is remote macOS, compare renting a whole machine, hosting a Mac you own and renting a shared virtual machine. Each option serves a different need, so don’t compare them by the entry price alone.
| What to consider | Rent from VMHalo overseas | Ship your own Mac overseas for hosting | Shared virtual machine |
|---|---|---|---|
| What’s needed before delivery | Choose a location and rental period, then place and pay for your order. Once provisioned, find connection details in the console. | Buy a Mac, arrange shipping, and confirm receiving, rack installation and network setup with the hosting provider. | Apply for a virtual environment through the provider and check its operating system and resource limits. |
| What’s dedicated to you | The entire Mac mini is assigned to you alone; compute resources aren’t shared with other tenants. | You own the machine; agree on data center access and management permissions with the hosting provider. | Host resources are shared with other users; exclusivity depends on the specific plan. |
| How to connect remotely | Once provisioned, use the connection details to connect through a browser or VNC client. | Configure remote access yourself, or agree with the hosting provider on access and troubleshooting responsibilities. | Use a remote access method supported by the provider, and check that it works with your software. |
| How to manage costs | Pay daily, weekly, monthly or quarterly. Check the base price and add-ons when configuring your order. | Cover the purchase and shipping costs upfront, then check hosting, power, network and handling fees. | Check resource limits, billing periods and fees for additional resources—not just the starting price. |
| Before you’re done | Back up your projects, assets and output files, then manage your rental period and cancellation. | Arrange pickup, shipping or continued storage with the hosting provider, and back up your data. | Export your data and check the retention policy after the environment is released. |
If you already have a suitable Mac and are happy to handle shipping, network setup and hosting coordination, hosting your own device is worth exploring. If you’d rather not buy hardware and just need a dedicated remote macOS environment, start by renting a whole machine.
First choose where you’ll work, then select a rental period. After provisioning, check location status, connection details and billing in the console.