2008-10-20

The ThinLinX $100 Thin Client Computer

Using “cloud computing” technology, and processing and data storage handled by remote servers in a separate location two Australians have developed computers, which cost $US100 and are tiny, even compared to laptops.
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Fairfax Digital
Aussie couple take on computing giants
The $US100 Hot-E PC and, inset, John and Jeanne Nicholls at a  trade fair in Sydney.
New York Times

Time to Ditch Your PC for a Hot-E?

Two Australians are taking on the computer giants by developing a range of PCs that fit into a user’s palm.
John Nicholls and his wife Jeanne from the Sunshine Coast have developed “Hot-E” computers, which cost $US100 and are tiny, even compared to laptops.
Using “cloud computing” technology, the PCs use processing and data storage handled by remote servers in a separate location. The couple’s company, ThinLinX, has spent five years developing the device.
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Hot-e by ThinLinX
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Thin Clients

What is Thin client Computing?

Thin Clients are devices that receive software and data from network servers. The central storage and automated distribution of data and applications dramatically reduces costs and eases manageability. It also allows users to access the same set of data and applications from anywhere through multiple devices.
Thin Client Example Network Layout
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New York Times

Hewlett-Packard’s version of a so-called thin client and monitor, top, and the Hot-E device from ThinLinX, above.
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