What is a thin client, and what does it cost?
A thin client is a small computer that runs its applications from a server or the cloud. It stores little data locally, which makes it simple to deploy and manage. Prices depend on the processor, memory, storage and operating system. The Thinvent range has two processor families: ARM Cortex A53 and Intel Celeron J1900. The exact price of each model is listed on its product page, and prices change with configuration.
Key specifications
The Thinvent® Micro 5R uses an ARM Cortex A53 processor with 4 cores running up to 2.0 GHz. It has 2 GB of onboard RAM, 16 GB of eMMC storage, WiFi 6, Bluetooth and HDMI 2.0. It runs Thinux™ Embedded Linux.
The Thinvent® Neo S models use an Intel Celeron J1900 processor with 4 cores running up to 2.4 GHz and 2 MB of cache. Memory options are 4 GB or 8 GB of DDR3 RAM. Storage options are 32 GB MLC SSD, 128 GB SSD, 256 GB SSD, or dual 32 GB MLC SSDs. These models have no WiFi. Operating system options are Windows 11 Pro, Ubuntu Linux, DOS, Thinux™ Embedded Linux, or no operating system.
Comparison of the Thinvent thin client range
| Model | Processor | Cores | Max Frequency | RAM | Storage | Operating System |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thinvent® Micro 5R | ARM Cortex A53 | 4 | 2.0 GHz | 2 GB | 16 GB eMMC | Thinux™ Embedded Linux |
| Thinvent® Neo S | Intel Celeron J1900 | 4 | 2.4 GHz | 4 GB or 8 GB DDR3 | 32 GB to 256 GB SSD | Windows 11 Pro, Ubuntu, DOS, Thinux™, or none |
Use cases
Thin clients suit kiosks, digital signage, point-of-sale terminals, call centres and office desks. The Micro 5R fits low-power, compact deployments. The Neo S fits general office work and Windows-based applications, and it supports a choice of operating systems.
Thinvent thin clients
Thinvent has thin clients with ARM and Intel processors, several memory and storage options, and a choice of operating systems. Browse the Thinvent® Micro 5R and Thinvent® Neo S models on this page to compare configurations.
