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The device supports either a classic 122-key keyboard or a PC-style 105-key keyboard. CompuMaster says its native emulator supports connection to IBM AS/400 systems emulating all common IBM terminal types -- 5251, 5291, 3196, 3180-2, 3477-FG, and 3477-FC. Additionally, the emulator supports split screen, hot spot, and macro functionality.

The TwinTerm is offered in two models, with the TT7050 being the base configuration. The TT7150 adds features such as a local printer port, native ICA and RDP clients for access to Microsoft Terminal Servers and Citrix applications, and an IE 6.0 web browser.

CompuMaster lists the following key features and specifications for the TwinTerm:

• Processor -- Via Eden
  • TT7050 -- 533 MHz
    
  • TT7150 -- 1 GHz
• Memory -- both models have 64 MB of flash
  • TT7050 -- 128 MB RAM
    
  • TT7150 -- 256 MB RAM
• Display:
  • Max. resolution -- 1600 x 1200, 24-bit color
    
  • ports -- VGA/SVGA, TT7150 supports DVI
• I/O ports:
  • 10/100 BaseT Ethernet
    
  • USB 2.0
    • TT7050 -- 3
      
    • TT7150 -- 4
  • 2 RS232 serial
    
  • PS/2 keyboard and mouse
    
  • audio -- mic in, headphone out
• Power Supply -- 100/240VAC 50/60Hz
  • TT7050 -- integrated
    
  • TT7150 -- external
  Dimensions:
  • TT7050 -- 9.45 x 1.57 x 8.66 inches (240 x 40 x 220 mm)
    
  • TT7150 -- 11.5 x 2.09 x 9.22 inches (292 x 53 x 237 mm)

The TwinTerm series devices appear to be immediately available. Pricing was not disclosed.

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