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Lenovo to Sell Blade Desktops

Posted by timothy on from the the-thin-client-is-back-again-and-again dept.

Some guy writes "Having acquired IBM's PC division, Lenovo will become the first major reseller of blade desktops. Blade desktops feature only input devices and a 'networking unit,' connecting to a blade server for computational power. Such thin client designs reduce support needs and cluttered desk space, but require complex deployments to work well."

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  1. You mean they're selling thin clients? by Noose+For+A+Neck · · Score: 0, Troll

    *YAWN*

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  2. Re:Thin Client Redux by Planesdragon · · Score: 0, Troll

    . No CPU or RAM to speak of.

    Yes, Georgia, every word in a sentence IS important.

    An ARM processor with 16MB of ram -- slower and less memory than my Palm! -- is "none to speak of."

    Sheesh.

  3. Re:Reasons why phbs will love this ... by RichardX · · Score: 0, Troll

    But the positives are:

    - Quiet.
    - Low energy
    - Low heat
    - Small physical foot print
    - Cheaper than a full system
    - Not much good to anyone if they steal it

    Rather interestingly these positive points are also shared by the common or garden brick. Make of that what you will.

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