Where Are the Cheap Thin Clients? 349
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kdawson
from the can't-be-too-rich-either dept.
from the can't-be-too-rich-either dept.
Darren Ginter writes "I find many aspects of desktop virtualization compelling, with one exception: the cost of the thin clients, which typically exceeds that of a traditional box. I understand all of the benefits of desktop virtualization (and the downsides, thanks) but I'm very hung up on spending more for less. While there are some sub-$200 products out there, they all seem to cut corners (give me non-vaporware that will drive a 22" LCD at full resolution). I can PXE boot a homebrew Atom-based thin client for $130, but I'd prefer to be able to buy something assembled. Am I missing something here?"
Yes (Score:5, Funny)
Am I missing something here?
A cheap thin client?
*ducks*
Re:It's like bicycles... (Score:5, Funny)
It works exactly the same for bikinis, really.
Re:Yes (Score:5, Funny)
In my experience ALL clients are cheap.
Re:1996 called, (Score:3, Funny)
Re:1996 called, (Score:2, Funny)
Or in other words, the IT becomes "single point of failure." While PC can run without any infrastructure or IT involvement.
Eh?
Without email, files on the network, network printers, whatever corporate apps you have, internet... what good is that PC?
Solitaire.
Re:Yes (Score:4, Funny)
And few consultants are thin.
Re:Yes (Score:3, Funny)
I got color on my 80x24 terminal running at 9600 baud full duplex, bitches. Lynx screams now.
Re:Yes (Score:4, Funny)
Re:The client is not the expensive bit (Score:1, Funny)