Thin client runs Windows XP Embedded, hosts local apps

Doug | Date: Aug 10, 2004 | Comments: 1

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[Updated Aug. 27, 2004] BOScom has introduced a new member of its "Bosanova" thin client family. The XTC 1000 runs Windows XP Embedded and is said to provide exceptional performance for applications running locally.

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The XTC 1000 boasts a 1GHz processor, AGP 84X 2D/3D graphic acceleration, 10/100 Ethernet networking, audio, an internal PCI expansion slot, and a PCMCIA card slot, along with various PC-style I/O ports (detailed below). Video outputs are provided for both DVI-interfaced LCD panels and standard SVGA monitors.


XTC 1000 rear panel

Features and specifications of the XTC 1000 include:

• Processor -- Via Eden, 1 GHz
  
• Memory -- One DDR 128 MB, one DiskOnModule 64 MB
  
• Display -- Up to 1600 x 1200, 32-bit true color, AGP 84X 2D/3D Graphic Accelerator, DVI connector
  
• Network -- RJ45, 10/100 Base T
  
• Wireless -- Cisco Aeronet 352, Belkin F506020 802.11b PCMCIA
  
• Audio -- Full 16bit stereo, 44KHz sample rate, 1/8 inch mini phono jacks
  
• I/O Ports:
  • Keyboard and mouse, PS2
    
  • 4 USB
    
  • 2 RS-232 9-pin Dsub, COM1 and COM2
    
  • Parallel 25-pin Dsub
    
  • Smart card reader optional
• Expansion -- One PCI and one PCMCIA
  
• Operating System -- Windows XP Embedded
  
• Terminal emulation -- Bosanova TCP/IP TN5250e Display, Printer and SQL file transfer
  
• Embedded applicatons -- Internet Explorer 6, Microsoft Java, Sun Java, Macromedia Flash, Office Viewers, Outlook Express, Adobe Acrobat 6, VNC

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