A thin client is a compact computer that runs applications and desktops from a central server or cloud service. Most of the processing happens on the server, so the thin client needs only a small processor, modest memory and simple storage. Thinvent thin clients are sold online and are available with an ARM or an Intel processor, with several operating system options.
Key Specifications
The Thinvent range includes two processor families:
-
Thinvent Micro 5R Thin Client: ARM Cortex A53 processor with 4 cores, up to 2.0 GHz, 2 GB onboard RAM, 16 GB eMMC storage, WiFi 6 and Bluetooth. It runs Thinux embedded Linux and has one HDMI 2.0 output and one speaker output.
-
Thinvent Neo S Thin Client: Intel Celeron J1900 processor (7th generation) with 4 cores, up to 2.4 GHz and 2 MB cache. It has 4 GB or 8 GB DDR3 RAM and 32 GB, 128 GB or 256 GB SSD storage, depending on the configuration. It has no WiFi.
Operating System Options
Neo S models are available with Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 Professional, Ubuntu Linux, DOS, or without an operating system. The Micro 5R ships with Thinux embedded Linux.
Comparison
| Feature | Micro 5R | Neo S |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ARM Cortex A53, 4 cores, up to 2.0 GHz | Intel Celeron J1900, 4 cores, up to 2.4 GHz |
| Memory | 2 GB | 4 GB or 8 GB DDR3 |
| Storage | 16 GB eMMC | 32 GB to 256 GB SSD |
| WiFi | WiFi 6 | None |
| Operating system | Thinux embedded Linux | Windows 11 Pro, Ubuntu Linux, DOS, or none |
Use Cases
Thin clients suit kiosks, point-of-sale terminals, digital signage, call centers, classrooms and offices that run hosted desktops or remote applications. The Micro 5R suits low-power, single-task deployments. The Neo S suits environments that need Windows or Linux desktops with more memory and storage.
Thinvent Thin Clients
The Thinvent thin client range covers ARM-based and Intel-based models for hosted desktop, kiosk and office use. Each model is listed with its processor, memory, storage and operating system, so buyers can match a configuration to the workload.
