The IGEL OS Converter is software that turns compatible x86-64 thin clients, PCs and laptops into managed IGEL OS endpoints. The facts we could confirm list a 64-bit dual-core CPU of at least 1.5 GHz, at least 4 GB of storage for the full feature set, and a minimum of 8 GB of mass storage. We could not confirm the converter's specifications for RAM, supported processors or the full device list. Thinvent does not sell an OS converter. Thinvent sells hardware that can run IGEL OS, and we list the Thinvent products below that meet these requirements.
IGEL OS Converter vs Thinvent Thin Clients and Mini PCs
| IGEL OS (Converter requirements) | Thinvent Neo S Thin Client | Thinvent Treo Mini PC (Intel Core Ultra 5 125U) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | 64-bit x86-64, dual core or more, 1.5 GHz minimum | Intel Celeron J1900 | Intel Core Ultra 5 125U |
| Cores/Threads | Dual core minimum | 4 cores | 12 cores |
| RAM | Not confirmed | 4 GB | Up to 32 GB |
| Storage | Minimum 8 GB mass storage | 128 GB SSD | 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Installed on existing device | Thin Client | Mini PC |
| Operating System | IGEL OS | Windows 11 Pro (also Windows 11 IoT, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, DOS, without OS) | Windows 11 Pro (also Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, DOS, without OS) |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core Ultra 5 125U has 12 cores and up to 32 GB of DDR5 RAM, and it is available with dual-band Wi-Fi 5.
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The Thinvent Neo S Thin Client has a fanless passive cooling design, a 128 GB SSD and a Celeron J1900 processor that meets the 64-bit dual-core requirement.
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Both Thinvent products let the buyer choose Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux or Windows 11 Pro, so the buyer is not limited to one operating system.
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The Thinvent Treo Mini PC has a 2 TB SSD, which is larger than the 8 GB minimum listed for IGEL OS storage.
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The Thinvent Neo S includes a parallel port and two RS232 serial ports, which suit legacy peripheral connections.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the IGEL OS Converter if you already own compatible x86-64 hardware and want to manage it with IGEL OS. Choose a Thinvent product if you need new hardware: the Neo S suits low-power thin client deployments, and the Treo Mini PC suits users who need more processing power and storage.
