NCD Announces Mobile Thin Client.

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iApplianceWeb
(01/30/02, 11:15:49 AM EDT)

Network Computing Devices, Inc., producer of thin client solutions, today announced NCD's first mobile thin client, the NCD ThinSTAR Voyager. A unique wireless tablet that supports a 12.1 inch diagonal LCD with 1024x768 resolution, the NCD ThinSTAR Voyager lends its flexibility to the server-based computing environment, as it provides easy, mobile access to information on Windows and web servers typically over a wireless network.

The NCD ThinSTAR Voyager provides access to: - Microsoft Windows Terminal Services via a local RDP client - Citrix Metaframe XP server via a local ICA client - Internet via a local Internet Explorer web browser The Voyager may be updated quickly and simply over any TCP/IP network. Its local program image is reloaded as needed with new releases of software.

The Voyager also supports text input with an advanced handwriting recognition system. Users can draw words on the screen in cursive or print. The Voyager instantly converts drawn characters into text and places them at the current text cursor location. As part of the recognition process, the Voyager uses an expandable dictionary to validate words prior to application acceptance. In addition, the Voyager need not be trained on user-specific characteristics, but is immediately usable.

The Voyager features a long battery life, and at only four pounds, including its battery, its ergonomic design is comfortable to use and can be supported with a single hand. A swing-away handle makes it easy and safe to carry between tasks and a retractable stand allows it to sit upright on a desk for convenient access. With a wide range of viewing angles, the Voyager can accommodate a fixed mounting position, while meeting the needs of a wide range of users. Its active matrix color technology allows the device to be used in a wide variety of lighting conditions. The user can also adjust the back light setting to maximize battery life. The onscreen keyboard can be sized and customized so as to avoid covering a specific application's display area. Users can also quickly remove and restore the onscreen keyboard with a single stylus click on the desktop.

The NCD ThinSTAR Voyager is priced at $1,695, including 64MB of RAM and 32MB of ROM. The product is available immediately through NCD Resellers.