The new C30LE and C90LE continue Wyse's long-running relationship with Via by employing a 1GHz C7 CPU. Also featuring Via's recent VX855, which the chipmaker says uses just 2.3 Watts, the devices are said to be capable of playing back 1080p HD video.

The C30LE and C90LE each feature DVI-I ports and are supplied with DVI-to-VGA adapters, according to Wyse. Meantime, with an optional Y-adapter that splits the DVI-I signal into DVI-D and VGA, the little thin clients can support dual monitors, each with resolutions up to 1920 x 1200 pixels, the company says.

Measuring just 6.94 x 4.75 x 1.38 inches, the C-series thin clients have feet to help with desktop mounting, but are also designed to be mounted on walls or the back of VESA-complaint monitors, according to Wyse. When connected to one monitor, a PS/2-compatible mouse, and a keyboard, the devices use under seven Watts, the company adds.

Wyse's C30LE

According to Wyse, the C30LE comes with Windows CE and 128MB of RAM and 512MB of flash storage, making it an economical choice that supports Citrix ICA (independent computing architecture), Microsoft RDP (remote desktop protocol), and VMWare, while also offering a local web browser and terminal emulation. The C90LE, meanwhile, comes with Windows XP Embedded plus 1GB of RAM and 1GB of flash storage, allowing the device to run a wide variety of third-party Windows applications.

Both the C30LE and C90LE are said to be compatible with Wyse's TCX software, designed to provide local decoding of MPEG, MP3, Windows Media, and Flash files.

In addition to the DVI-I video output already mentioned, the C30LE and C90LE include two USB 2.0 ports, microphone inputs, and headphone jacks on their front panels. The rear panels, meanwhile, include two PS/2 ports, two additional USB 2.0 ports, and a gigabit Ethernet port. An internal, Cisco CCX-certified wireless LAN module is optional, Wyse adds.

Features and specifications listed by Wyse for the C30LE and C90LE include the following:

• Processor -- Via C7 clocked at 1GHz
• Memory:
  • C30LE -- 128MB of DDR2 memory and 512MB of flash storage
  • C90LE -- 1GB of DDR2 memory and 1GB of flash storage
• Display -- Supports single or dual displays, with resolutions up to 1920 x 1200 pixels and accelerated 1080p HD video
• Networking -- Gigabit Ethernet port and optional 802.11b/g wireless LAN module
• Other I/O:
  • 1 x DVI-I
  • 4 x USB 2.0 ports (two front panel, two rear)
  • Mic in
  • Headphone out
  • 2 x PS/2 for keyboard and mouse
• Operating range:
  • Horizontal -- 50 to 95 deg. F (10 to 35 deg. C)
  • Vertical -- 50 to 104 deg. F (10 to 40 deg. C)
• Power consumption -- Under 7 Watts
• Dimensions -- 6.94 x 4.75 x 1.38 inches (177 x 121 x 34mm)

Wyse did not release pricing or availability information for the C30LE and C90LE, but the devices appear to be available now. More information may be found on the company's website, here.

A recent article about Wyse's upgrades to its TCX software can be found on our sister site eWEEK.com, here.

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