(Click here for larger image of Igel's "Smart" thin client)

The Compact thin client series moves up to a 533 MHz Via Eden processor. The Windows CE version comes with 128 MB of RAM; the Windows XP Embedded version has 256 MB, expandable to 1 GB. The Compact series includes an integrated Smartcard reader for convenient secure authentication.

The Smart, positioned as Igel's entry-level thin client series, now runs a 400 MHz Via Eden CPU with 128 MB of RAM standard, expandable to 1 GB. The unit features a maximum power dissipation of 20 watts. The model 1100 terminal emulator represents an inexpensive alternative to ASCII terminals in legacy environments, Igel says.

Igel lists the following key features and specifications for the Smart and Compact thin client lines:

• Processor -- Via Eden:
  • Smart -- 400 MHz
    
  • Compact -- 533 MHz
• Memory:
  • RAM -- 128 MB standard (256 MB for Compact with XPe), expandable to 1 GB
    
  • CompactFlash -- 128 MB standard (256 MB for Compact with XPe), expandable to 1 GB
• Graphics:
  • resolution -- 24 bit up to 1280 x 1024
    
  • video memory -- 8 MB UMA RAM
• Audio:
  • AC97 audio chipset
    
  • 16-bit stereo FM synthesizer
    
  • built-in loudspeaker
    
  • 3.5 mm stereo output jack
    
  • 10/100 Ethernet
• Other I/O ports:
  • USB 2.0:
    • Smart -- 2
      
    • Compact -- 3: 2 in front, 1 on rear
  • DB9 RS232 serial to 115 kbaud
    
  • PS/2 keyboard and mouse, parallel port
• Dimensions:
  • Smart -- 8.46 x 1.38 x 8.46 inches (215 x 35 x 215 mm)
    
  • Size -- 9.45 x 1.69 x 8.86 inches (240 x 43 x 225 mm)
• Operating system:
  • Windows CE 5.0 available on both
    
  • Windows XP Embedded available on Compact
• Management software:
  • complete control via the Igel Remote Management Suite
    
  • local set-up configuration
    
  • ThinPrint client
    
  • fail-safe FTP firmware update, HTTP update under Windows XPe
• Network protocols:
  • TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, PXE
    
  • Wake-on-LAN
    
  • PPPoE (DSL via onboard-LAN)
    
  • PPTP + L2TP (VPN)
• Communication Protocols
  • ICA for Citrix Presentation Server
    
  • Citrix Program Neighborhood Lite functionality
    
  • Microsoft RDP Client for Windows Server
    
  • PowerTerm Emulation Suite

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