What Is an RDP Thin Client OS?
An RDP thin client OS is the operating system on a thin client that connects to a remote desktop over the Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP). The session runs on a server or virtual machine. The thin client shows the desktop and sends keyboard and mouse input back to the server. Applications and data stay on the server.
Microsoft's Remote Desktop clients connect to PCs that run supported Windows editions. Windows SKUs that are not listed as supported, such as Windows 10 Home, are not compatible with connecting remotely. Remote Desktop Services (RDS) in Windows Server 2016 and later supports single sign-on through the Remote Desktop application and through the Web portal.
Key Specifications
Thinvent has thin clients that run several operating systems for RDP sessions. The Thinvent® Neo S range uses the Intel® Celeron J1900 processor: 4 cores, up to 2.4 GHz, and 2 MB cache. Memory options are 4 GB or 8 GB of DDR3 RAM. Storage options are 32 GB MLC SSD, 128 GB SSD, and 256 GB SSD. The Neo S range is offered with Windows 11 Pro, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux™ Embedded Linux, DOS, or without an operating system.
The Thinvent® Micro 5R uses the ARM® Cortex A53 processor: 4 cores, up to 2.0 GHz. It has 2 GB onboard RAM, 16 GB eMMC storage, WiFi 6, Bluetooth, and Thinux™ Embedded Linux. It has one HDMI 2.0 output and one speaker output.
Comparison of Thinvent Options
| Model | Processor | Memory | Storage | Operating System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neo S (Windows) | Intel Celeron J1900, 4 cores, 2.4 GHz | 4 GB or 8 GB DDR3 | 256 GB SSD | Windows 11 Pro |
| Neo S (Linux) | Intel Celeron J1900, 4 cores, 2.4 GHz | 4 GB DDR3 | 32 GB MLC SSD | Ubuntu Linux or Thinux |
| Neo S (no OS) | Intel Celeron J1900, 4 cores, 2.4 GHz | 4 GB or 8 GB DDR3 | 32 GB or 128 GB or 256 GB | Without OS |
| Micro 5R | ARM Cortex A53, 4 cores, 2.0 GHz | 2 GB | 16 GB eMMC | Thinux Embedded Linux |
Use Cases
Thin clients with an RDP-capable OS suit offices, schools, call centers, and industrial sites. They are used where central management, low power use, and a small footprint matter. The Neo S with Windows 11 Pro suits sites that need Windows applications in an RDP session. The Neo S with Linux or Thinux suits sites that want a lightweight Linux client. The Micro 5R suits compact deployments that need WiFi 6 and HDMI output.
Thinvent Products for RDP Thin Client OS
Thinvent has RDP thin clients in the Neo S and Micro 5R ranges. Choose the Neo S with Windows 11 Pro for a Windows-based RDP client. Choose a Neo S with Ubuntu Linux or Thinux™ Embedded Linux for a Linux-based client. Choose the Micro 5R with Thinux™ Embedded Linux for a compact client with WiFi 6. The Thinvent Neo S models with no WiFi and the Micro 5R with WiFi 6 are the two connectivity options on this page.
