Igel Technology has released a new thin client device that can simultaneously drive four independent digital or analog display screens. The fanless PanaVeo thin client is based on an Intel Celeron M processor, and is available with Linux, according to the company.

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The fanless PanaVeo uses Matrox EpicA graphics cards to drive either two or four simultaneous displays in standard or widescreen (16:9) formats. Two models are currently offered — the 7602 supports two displays, while the 7604 supports four. The 7602 boasts a maximum analog display resolution of 2048 x 1536.

Igel lists the following key features and specifications for the PanaVeo series:

• Processor — Celeron M, clocked at 800 MHz
• Memory — 256 MB RAM standard, 1 GB max; 1 GB flash
• Display resolution:
  • 7602:
    • 2x 1920 x 1200 digital
    • 2x 1920 x 1440 analog
    • 1x 2048 x 1536 analog
  • 7604 — up to 4x 1600 x 1200
• Video memory:
  • 7602 — 64 MB
  • 7604 — 128 MB
• I/O ports:
  • 10/100 Ethernet
  • 4 USBG 2.0 — two on front panel, two on rear
  • 2 RS232 serial
  • AC97 audio
  • parallel port
  • PS/2 keyboard and mouse
• Expansion — none specified
• Dimensions — 9.4 x 8.7 x 2.8 inches (240 x 220 x 72 mm)
• Communication protocols and support includes:
  • ICA for Citrix Presentation Server
  • Citrix Program Neighborhood functionality
  • RDP Client for Microsoft Windows Server
  • PowerTerm Emulation Suite
• Additional software includes:

  • Java-enabled web browser
  • SAP GUI for Java
  • mplayer for multimedia playback
  • Igel Remote Management Suite

Availability

Evaluation units of the PanaVeo are currently available, Igel says. In addition to Linux, the devices are also available with Windows XP Embedded.

 
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