Browser Thin Client Terminals
Browser thin clients feature all of the capabilities of Basic
thin clients with some additional functionality and power. Based
on Microsoft’s Windows CE embedded operating system (formerly
CE.net), browser terminals are the most popular models in the Thin
Client Central inventory. Windows CE features Internet Explorer
for local Web computing and has enough power built in to run a
local terminal emulation suite, making browser thin clients a popular
choice for green screen (dumb terminal) computer replacement. Plus,
the operating system can be custom-configured using the CE-supported
Windows drivers and peripherals, like wireless computing, USB,
CD-ROM and smart cards. The latest version of Microsoft Windows
CE 5.0 is available with the most recent thin client models, the
S and V series.
Because of their efficiency and performance of a local browser,
these thin clients work well where task-based or transaction-based
workers also need to access the Web or Web-based applications. Call
center, customer service reps and retail users often use the browser
thin clients, so they can access web based information in addition
to data from the central server.
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