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Wyse Debuts Sleek, Compact Next Generation Thin-Client Designs and Devices
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Worldwide Leader in Server-Centric Computing Launches Most Advanced,
High-Performance Thin Clients in the Industry

CITRIX IFORUM, ORLANDO, Fla., Oct. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- Wyse Technology, the
domain experts in server-centric computing (SCC), announced today a new
generation of advanced thin clients that are redefining the industry with
sleek, compact, high-performance thin-client devices. Wyse will unveil at the
Citrix iForum conference in Orlando its next generation of product designs,
the S and V classes of Winterm thin clients. The new families of products
incorporate a streamlined and versatile set of features with fresh styling and
space-saving form factors.
Based on highly efficient processors designed for embedded products and
the latest in embedded operating systems and software, the new S class and V
class of Winterm terminals are secure, managed, affordable, and reliable
-- and offer a design that is functional and attractive.
"The new generation of Wyse devices are designed to perform, with the
classic thin client deployment in mind," said Mike DeNeffe, senior director of
the Winterm business line. "These new families of thin client products have
significant features and functionality, along with a whole new contemporary,
stylish look that will redefine the thin client industry as we know it."
The Wyse Winterm S class thin clients are streamlined, optimized devices
about the size of a video tape cassette, employing an innovative, patented,
monorail mounting system that is ideal for attaching the unit to a wall, desk
or LCD monitor. Featuring AMD Geode GX processors, the Winterm S class
delivers excellent processing performance with lower power usage and cooler
operation within a diminutive, fan-less form factor. A fast, integrated video
chipset translates into excellent video performance that reduces eyestrain and
meets stringent government and European resolution and clinical healthcare
requirements. The first S class thin client will be available in November.
The Wyse Winterm V class of thin clients deliver an efficient combination
of high performance, low power, and integration and feature Transmeta's Crusoe
processor. The V class of Wyse Winterm products incorporate Crusoe benefits
such as low power, high performance, fan-less design and LongRun technology to
optimize speed. This new family of thin clients will be the platform for
demanding enterprise deployments in the mid- and upper-range. Capable of CPUs
from 800 Mhz to 1.1 Ghz, the V class features excellent video performance, a
myriad of I/O connection options, and run on a number of operating systems.
The first V class thin client will be shipping before the end of the year.
"The new S and V classes of products are addressing the needs of customers
for thin clients that need small or zero footprint, yet feature optimized
processing capabilities and functionality," added DeNeffe.
In addition to its next generation thin clients, Wyse is releasing two new
classic versions of thin client devices running on the Microsoft Windows CE
and Windows XP Embedded operating systems. These new units offer improved
performance and additional features compared to existing Wyse products.
The new thin clients from Wyse will also feature support for the latest
version of Citrix's ICA protocol (v 8). "Wyse is consistently offering thin
client innovation built upon ICA," said David Jones, senior vice president of
corporate development at Citrix. "With a long history of success on the
Citrix platform, Wyse continues to deliver the latest ICA technology with this
new generation of thin clients in order to offer its potential customers the
best of both worlds."
The Wyse Winterm 3150SE is the first thin client device running on the
Windows CE 5.0 platform, with exceptional speed and price/performance
improvements. This new product from Wyse features enhanced video performance
in a tight, classic form factor with legacy I/O and high-speed I/O ports. It
comes standard with 32MB Flash and 128Mb RAM. The Winterm 3150SE is available
immediately with an estimated customer price of $399.
"Wyse's decision to incorporate the new features from Windows CE 5.0 into
their line of thin clients is due to the fast time-to-market and lower cost of
development enabled by the Windows CE platform," said Jane Gilson, group
product manager of the Mobile & Embedded Devices Division at Microsoft Corp.
"The Wyse Winterm 3150SE provides customers with faster performance and
improved functionality to better meet their specialized business needs."
The Wyse Winterm 9150SE is a high performance, yet affordable, small form
factor Windows XP Embedded thin client. Positioned as an entry-level
alternative for the Windows XPe thin client market, the Wyse Winterm 9150SE
provides the performance and functionality needed in robust XPe thin client
implementations. Powered by Microsoft Windows XP Embedded, the Winterm 9150SE
supports a full local browser with multimedia and can run 32-bit, 16-bit and
Java local applications. It comes standard with 256 MB Flash and 256MB RAM.
The Winterm 9150SE is available immediately with an estimated customer price
of $499.
Technical specification for both the Winterm 3150SE and 9150SE can be
found at http://www.wyse.com/products/winterm.
With all new products, Wyse is offering a 3-year warranty.

About Wyse Technology
Wyse Technology is the leader in server-centric solutions that make users
more productive and reduce IT cost and complexity. As the world's leading
provider of thin-client solutions, Wyse provides end-user systems that can be
centrally managed and controlled to conserve resources and increase
performance. Wyse provides services, software and hardware that liberate IT
departments from unnecessary support and maintenance functions, empower users
to be more productive in their jobs, and protect and improve access to
critical information and business applications. Its industry-leading software
solutions improve the ROI of existing servers and PCs and enhance management
of a broad spectrum of information access devices and improve the performance
of servers and networks. Wyse thin client systems have been proven to be nine
times more reliable than PCs and require replacement far less often.
Headquartered in San Jose, California with offices worldwide, Wyse has been
#1 in thin-client market share for the last seven years, and has been named
Microsoft "Embedded Partner of the Year" for three years.
For more information, visit the Wyse Website at http://www.wyse.com or call
800-GET-WYSE

NOTE: Wyse is a registered trademarks, and the Wyse logo, Winterm logo,
Wyse and Winterm are trademarks of Wyse Technology Inc. Rapport is a
registered trademark of Rapport Technologies Inc., a division of Wyse
Technology. Other product names mentioned herein are for identification
purposes only and may be trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their
respective companies.

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Wyse Debuts Sleek, Compact Next Generation Thin-Client Designs and Devices