| XPe-based thin client offers customized OS builds |
Mar. 13, 2008
 Computer Lab International (CLI) has announced a new thin client that runs Windows XP Embedded (XPe) on a 1GHz Via C7 Eden processor. The ST6500x features dual-monitor support, gigabit Ethernet, optional 802.11b/g wireless, up to 2GB of flash storage, and several downloadable firmware options.
(Click here for a larger view of the ST6500x)
CLI offers several pre-built firmware images for the ST6500x. One image targets kiosk operation. Others add local applications that include the IE7 browser, Firefox, Sun's Java JVM/JRE, and Microsoft Office viewers. The images can be installed via FTP, HTTP, a USB stick, or an included, network-based SNMPAdm utility, CLI said.
Supported server OSes reportedly include Windows Server 2008, Server 2003, Windows 2000 Server, and Windows NT 4.0, Terminal Server Edition. Supported network computing protocols include Microsoft's RDP (remote desktop protocol) 5.5 and 6.5, and Citrix's ICA (independent computing architecture) 10. Additionally, the thin client is compatible with VMWare VDI (virtual desktop infrastructure) connection brokers, the vendor said.
   
Various views of ST6500x
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As for hardware, the ST6500x employs a 1GHz Via C7 Eden processor, with 512MB of RAM and 512MB of flash, expandable to 1GB and 2GB respectively. I/O includes 10/100/1000 Ethernet and optional 802.11b/g wireless networking.
The fanless device measures 8 x 5.6 x 1.4 inches and weighs just 1.9 pounds. Featuring VESA-compliant mounting holes, the ST6500x can be piggybacked in-between a monitor and any standard wall mount or swing armm, as shown above.
The thin client has both a DVI and a VGA port, which can be configured to drive dual synchronized or independent displays. Resolutions up to 1920 x 1200 are supported, thanks to shared video memory adjustable from 32MB up to 128MB.
Features and specifications listed by CLI for the ST6500x include:- Processor -- 1GHz Via C7 Eden
- Memory -- 512MB of RAM (expandable to 1GB), 512MB of flash (expandable to 2GB)
- Display -- supports dual displays, with resolution up to 1920 x 1200 pixels
- Networking -- 10/100/1000 Ethernet, with optional 802.11b/g wireless
- Other I/O:
- 4 x USB 2.0
- 2 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse
- 1 x RS232
- 1 x parallel
- DVI
- VGA
- audio line out, mic in
- Dimensions -- 8 x 5.6 x 1.4
- Weight -- 1.9 pounds
- Operating temperature -- 5 to 35 deg. C
- Power requirements -- 100-240VAC, via external power supply
CLI did not release pricing or availability information, but the ST6500x appears to be available now. The configuration with integrated 802.11b/g functionality is known as the ST6560x, though all other details are identical.
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