The best system for heterogeneous environments, the Neoware
(formerly HDS) @work Supra-66 runs ICA-compliant server and
client software, includes a Java-enabled browser and Java
interpreter, and supports both legacy and X Window System
protocols. Additionally, it bested all the other NCs in our
graphics tests.
Product
Price
Technology
Price
Performance
Features
Overall
Rating
Neoware @work Supra-66
$1344
****
****
*****
****
*****
Boundless Technologies Viewpoint
$799
****
*****
****
***
****
NCD Explora 700
$1695
****
***
****
***
****
Wyse Technology Winterm 2310SE
$899
****
****
****
****
****
Tektronix NC217
$1895
****
***
***
***
***
Weightings:
Performance 60%, Features 30%, Price 10%.
Key:
***** Outstanding, **** Very Good, *** Good, ** Poor, * Fair
With its outstanding graphics support, the superior-performing
HP NetVectra bested all other NetPCs in our tests. But speed
and performance are not all that set it apart from the rest.
It comes with a lockable chassis and a variety of preloaded
management tools, and it has an optional smartcard-ready
keyboard and security software.
Product
Price
Technology
Price
Performance
Features
Overall Rating
Hewlett-Packard HP Net Vectra
$1500
****
***
*****
*****
*****
Compaq Deskpro 4000N
$1249
****
****
****
*****
****
NEC PowerMate
$1649
****
**
***
*****
****
AST Computer Bravo NP 5166
$1199
****
****
***
***
***
Weightings:
Performance 60%, Features 30%, Price 10%.
Key:
***** Outstanding, **** Very Good, *** Good, ** Poor, * Fair
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