A new product-Net Computer (thin client product), one kind of network terminal machine without CPU, Hard Disk, and Memory is your wise choice. Net computer is the new-generated single-computer with multi-user product, which can reduce the enterprise computer equipment total investment cost by enjoying the software, hardware and all external equipment sources with host computer through internet connection. Each station can realize such internet application as surfing on the internet, playing network games, ASP, Instant Messenger, Private E-mail and so on by adding one monitor, one terminal machine, one keyboard and one mouse. Also windows application software like office series software, half-multi-media software can be used. So without using complex and expensive standard computer, you can save a lot. It can be widely used in enterprise office work, Real Estate Agents, call centres, training & teaching, demo center, hotel, ERP management, electronic reading rooms, coffee shops, Households Internet, industrial controls, and so on.
Lower IT administration costs. Net Computers are managed almost entirely at the server. The hardware has fewer points of failure and the client is simpler (and often lacks permanent storage), providing protection from malware.
Easier to secure. Net Computer can be designed so that no application data ever resides on the client (just whatever is displayed), centralizing malware protection and reducing the risks of physical data theft.
Enhanced data security. Should a Net Computer device suffer serious mishap or industrial accident, no data will be lost, as it resides on the terminal server and not the point-of-operation device.
Lower hardware costs. Net Computer hardware is generally cheaper because it does not contain a disk, application memory, or a powerful processor. They also generally have a longer period before requiring an upgrade or becoming obsolete. The total hardware requirements for a thin client system (including both servers and clients) are usually much lower compared to a system with fat clients. One reason for this is that the hardware is better utilized. A CPU in a fast workstation is idle most of the time. With thin clients, memory can be shared. If several users are running the same application, it only needs to be loaded into RAM once with a central server. With fast clients, each workstation must have its own copy of the program in memory.
Less Energy Consumption. Dedicated Net Computer hardware has much lower energy consumption than thick client PCs. This not only reduces energy costs but may mean that in some cases air-conditioning systems are not required or need not be upgraded which can be a significant cost saving and contribute to achieving energy saving targets. However, more powerful servers and communications are required.
Easier hardware failure management. If a Net Computer fails, a replacement can simply be swapped in while the client is repaired; the user is not inconvenienced because their data is not on the client.
Worthless to most thieves. Net Computer hardware, whether dedicated or simply older hardware that has been repurposed via cascading, is useless outside a client-server environment. Burglars interested in computer equipment have a much harder time fencing thin client hardware (and it is less valuable).
Operable in Hostile Environments. Net Computer have no moving parts so can be used in dusty environments without the worry of PC fans clogging up and overheating and burning out the PC.
Less network bandwidth. Since terminal servers typically reside on the same high-speed network backbone as file servers, most network traffic is confined to the server room. In a fat client environment if you open a 10MB document that's 10MB transferred from the file server to your PC. When you save it that's another 10MB from your PC to the server. When you print it the same happens again – another 10MB over the network to your print server and then 10MB onward to the printer. This is highly inefficient. In a Net Computer environment only mouse movements, keystrokes and screen updates are transmitted from/to the end user. Over efficient protocols such as ICA or NX this can consume as little as 5 kbit/s bandwidth.
More efficient use of computing resources. A typical thick-client will be specified to cope with the maximum load the user needs, which can be inefficient at times when it is not used. In contrast, thin clients only use the exact amount of computing resources required by the current task – in a large network, there is a high probability the load from each user will fluctuate in a different cycle to that of another user (i.e. the peaks of one will more than likely correspond, time-wise, to the troughs of another.
Simple hardware upgrade path. If the peak resource usage is above a pre-defined limit, it is a relatively simple process to add another rack to a blade server (be it power, processing, storage), boosting resources to exactly the amount required. The existing units can continue to serve alongside the new, whereas a thick client model requires an entire desktop unit be replaced, resulting in down-time for the user, and the problem of disposing of the old unit.
Lower noise. The aforementioned removal of fans reduces the noise produced by the unit. This can create a more pleasant and productive working environment.
Less Wasted Hardware. Computer hardware is very environmentally damaging. Thin clients can remain in service longer and ultimately produce less surplus computer hardware than an equivalent thick client installation.
The NC200 incorporates the unique User eXtension Protocol (UXP) into a flexible access terminal that connects over Ethernet to the shared host PC. The NC200 features a compact design with VGA, Ethernet, PS/2, audio, USB, touch screen interface and power cable connections in the rear of the unit. The USB port supports standard USB 1.1 and 2.0 flash memory devices, enabling your users to load data directly to the host PC. Administrators can enable or disable the USB data transfer function via an Admin console menu option. A special serial port supports a number of touch screen display systems - making this unit ideal for public access and kiosk systems. If you require units with USB or serial ports, consider the NC200.
The NC200 is a great solution for a variety of applications including public access areas, kiosks, general office, training centers, and manufacturing. Each NC200 terminal comes with a power adapter, a network cable and documentation. A CD with the NC200 terminal services software and the associated license is included. Note that the host PC, user peripherals and networking equipment are not included and must be purchased separately. Up to ten terminals can share a single PC running a desktop operating system and up to 30 terminals can share a single server. Since the connection to the host is over Ethernet, the NC200 can be located any distance away. Nearly all applications on the host system can be shared simultaneously by all of the NC200 users including web browsers, instant messaging programs, e-mail applications, office productivity suites and even basic multi-media applications (this solution is not recommended for high-end 3D gaming or 3D design applications).
