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Pano Zero Client, the PC that's about nothing
If you like the idea of cloud computing, you'll love this Pano Zero Client. It's minimalist, to say the least. It has no CPU, no memory, no local software, no nothing. Well, there's a network connection, and the idea is to stream everything from the cloud, using its Console Direct Technology.
Does it run those Internet-based "cloud apps" we like so much? Not exactly. Aimed at big (and cash-strapped) corporations, it's designed to run everything from a company server over a fast network connection.
Look around back, and you'll see a VGA port for a monitor, a USB port for a mouse, couple of audio in/out jacks, and of course, that essential network port. And nothing else. One advantage: no viruses or malware, because there's no software. Another: it sips just 3% of the power of a conventional PC, consuming a puny 5 watts. Minimalist, indeed.
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By theappleguy at 12:25 AM ON 12/06/08
Wow, a terminal! Amazing! I've been using one of these since...like the 90s. Is there anything actually special about this thing? I mean, these have been around for a while, haven't they?
By tebriel at 1:09 AM ON 12/06/08
So, only a mouse eh? No keyboard, wow, the future must really be here.
By Haekon at 6:25 AM ON 12/06/08
I would imagine you'd plug a USB hub into the back and then plug into that a USB mouse/keyboard.
By Bio at 12:34 AM ON 12/07/08
"Wow, a terminal! Amazing! I've been using one of these since...like the 90s. Is there anything actually special about this thing? I mean, these have been around for a while, haven't they?"
It's quite obvious that the hook is the savings in resources.
By Xiek at 5:11 PM ON 12/07/08
Oooooo... A thin client. WOW
By Xion at 10:03 PM ON 05/16/09
Actually the technology used for these is quite new. The Pano systems utilize a very low power technology, and connect to a VMware Server. The units require no fans, and have no moving parts in them. Some are configured for wi-fi. There are both Windows and Linux builds for these. Only one company in the US currently owns the Linux OS build on these. ProSync Technology Group. It was built in-house. Before commenting on something, read up on it. Here's a link to more on these systems: http://www.prosync.com/pano/tutorial/tutoriala.html
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