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October 05, 2004
New Thin Client Terminal
Maxspeed Corp. has released a new "Value Line" series of thin client terminals
Maxspeed Corp. has released a new "Value Line" series of thin client terminals that are claimed to offer more than twice the processing power of other products in their class. The MaxTerm 501 features a 667 MHz processor running Windows CE, and provide enhanced user management tools, flexibility, and security, Maxspeed says.
The device includes IE 6.0 for Web browsing, multi-media functionality that includes Windows Media Player, support for multiple external peripherals, and a terminal emulation suite, according to Maxspeed.
Additionally, the 501 is said to give administrators complete control of desktop security, including password protection and multiple-level user settings. As a result, end users are prevented from installing unwanted applications or downloading unknown files locally to the device, Maxspeed says.
Key features and specifications of the MaxTerm 501 include:
* Processor -- 667 MHz (vendor and type not specified)
* Memory -- 128MB RAM, 64MB Flash
* Graphics -- 64-bit 2D/3D graphic engine; up to 1280x1024 pixels in 16-bit color
* Connectivity:
o PPP dial-up via external modem
o Built-in 10/100 Ethernet port with wake-on-LAN feature
o PXE Boot
o Optional USB wireless
* Other I/O ports:
o ECP/EPP parallel printer port
o 16C550 compatible serial port
o Video monitor port
o PS/2 ports for keyboard and mouse
o 2 USB ports with support for USB floppy, CD-ROM, DVD-ROM
o Audio
+ 16-bit stereo
+ 3D PC98-compliant sound
+ Audio in/out jacks
* Software:
o Windows CE .NET 4.1 embedded OS
o VPN-PPTP
o Password Protected Screen Saver
o Elo Touch and Micro Touch device drivers
o PNA Agent
* Communications protocols/terminal emulation support:
o RDP & ICA protocols for Microsoft and Citrix terminal servers
o Ericom Powerterm Terminal Emulation Suite, including IBM 3270, 5250, DEC VT 52, VT 100, VT 220, VT 320, VT 420, VT 525, DG, SCO-ANSI, BBS-ANSI, AT386, AIXTERM, WYSE 50, WYSE 60, TVI 925, 950, Siemens, Tandem 6530, HP 700/96
* Dimensions -- 10.13 x 3.5 x 9.63 inches (includes base)
* Weight -- 3 lbs.
Other members in Maxspeed's new "Value Line" family include the 101 and 301, which run embedded Linux. Additionally, Maxspeed offers Maxspeed Management System, which it describes as a "robust enterprise-class" management system capable of supporting tens of thousands of devices across a distributed corporate network.
Posted by editor at October 5, 2004 03:25 PM