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Wyse - P20 Zero Client - 128 MB RAM - 0 GB HDD

Ken has been playing with VMWare View and we have been tossing around what kinds of hardware we would want to use if purchasing new vs. using older equipment the Wyse P20 could be a good selection. See details below:

For virtual desktop or blade PC environments, the Wyse P class delivers workstation class performance for advanced applications including CAD, 3D solids modeling, video editing and advanced worker level office productivity. Based on a hardware PCoIP engine, this stateless zero client requires no local operating system. Unlike more flexible software-based implementations, this dedicated hardware PCoIP engine delivers the highest level of display performance available. Whilst it's just the size a notebook, the Wyse P class is a fully functional and compact virtual system that eliminates the need for a desktop, yet gives a feeling of a true PC experience. The Wyse P class includes elements for the high end user such as: multiple display support, multimedia playback, HD audio and four USB peripheral ports. The Wyse P class platform resolves the challenges of provisioning, managing, maintaining and securing enterprise desktops. It is offering a truly uncompromised computing high end user experience with the full benefits of an efficient and secure centralized computing environment.

At a glance:

Rich user experience

Utilizes PCoIP protocol technology enabling the practical consolidation of all IT resources into the data center.
Delivers an uncompromised user experience to each desk, anywhere, without incurring the security risks associated with transmitting data across a network.
Supports high performance dual displays for running high resolution 3D graphics and CAD applications running on the server.

Future proof

Decodes video transmitted over the network from a PCoIP host card or server and is agnostic to video/media format.
Resolves the challenges of provisioning, managing, maintaining and securing enterprise desktops.
No local operating system to maintain.

Connectivity

Four USB peripheral ports.
Two single-link DVI-I connectors for dual display supports up to 1920 x 1200.
Completely driverless and stateless.
HD audio, headphone and microphone.

Download Wyse P20 Datasheet

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