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        Thin client webpad targets business on the move, runs Windows CE

        Doug | Date: Jul 9, 2004 | Comments: 1



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        Optoma recently introduced the Operis-1, a webpad-style wireless thin client running Windows CE .NET 4.2. Its four-in-one memory card slot offers a choice of connectivity options including WLAN and GPRS, for use with the pre-loaded Citrix ICA, RDP Clients, and local browser, Optoma says.




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        Optoma positions the Operis-1 as being "less cumbersome than a laptop and more practical than a PDA."

        The device boasts an 8.4-inch LCD screen with 800x600 resolution. Input is via touchscreen using either an on-screen keyboard or the included handwriting recognition package. Two USB ports allow for connecting other input devices such as keyboards and mice.

        Features and specifications of the Operis-1 include:
        • Processor -- 400MHz Intel XScale PXA255
        • Memory -- 128MB RAM; 32MB Flash
        • Display -- 8.4-inch TFT LCD, 800x600, 64K colors
        • Operating System -- Windows CE .NET 4.2
        • Audio -- Internal microphone and speaker, external jacks for headphones and microphone
        • Expansion slots -- 1 PCMCIA type II; 1 CompactFlash Type II; 1 SD/MMC
        • Input/output pports:
          • 2 USB Host
          • 1 USB Client
          • IrDA
          • RS-232
        • Dimensions -- 8.8 x 6.7 x .85 inches
        • Weight -- 1.8 pounds (approx.)


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