CES 2009
CES: Samsung monitor doubles as remote console
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09 Jan 2009, Daniel Robinson , V3
Among a host of other announcements at CES, Samsung has unveiled a monitor with a unique feature: the ability to remotely display the screen from a blade PC over an IP network connection.
The Samsung 930ND is a 19in LCD capable of resolutions up to 1280x1024, with a 1000:1 display contrast ratio. It also integrates silicon from Teradici that enables it to serve as a remote console for a blade PC or server, with the addition of a keyboard and mouse.
Teradici's PC-over-IP technology delivers a user's desktop over an IP network connection, and has already been used in some blade systems from IBM and ClearCube Technology. It can be likened to a thin client on a chip.
"By teaming up with Teradici's technology, the display delivers remote desktop use with high-quality graphics and USB connectivity," said Ami Randhawa, commercial manager for Samsung UK's display division.
"This is all part of Samsung's commitment to create solutions that are both inventive and consistent with our family of quality display products."
However, the 930ND is not a direct replacement for a standard thin client terminal, as Teradici's technology requires a chip in both the host system and console.
Samsung expects the 930ND to be available from March, but said that pricing has not yet been fixed. However, several online vendors already list the display on their sites for about $455 (£297).
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Dell, RDP and Software PCoIP in Server
Hi Daniel, Thanks for the write-up. Here are a few additional notes:
* The SyncMaster 930ND also supports RDP today to connect back to Terminal Services. For an uncompromised user experience, the PCoIP mode can be used connecting to a rack or blade PC. More info here http://www.teradici.com/wheretobuy/930ND.html
* PCoIP enables True Zero Clients - ie fully stateless but can support any user type from task workers to power users running Full frame rate 3D Graphics and HD video.
* Dell has PCoIP-based products on the market today (http://www.dell.com/downloads/global/products/precn/en/workstation_precision_r5400_specsheet.pdf).
* Software PCoIP Host - going forward there will be an option for a software PCoIP in the host server. This was part of the agreement Teradici announced with VMware in September08. Stay tuned.
Cheers,
Stuart Robinson
Director of Business Development, Teradici
srobinson@teradici.com
Posted by Stuart Robinson, 09 Jan 2009
Video demo of Samsung 930ND 3D performance
See a demo of the 3D graphics and HD video performance of the Samsung 930ND - all delivered over a standard IP network http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HzGmwNIpFG4
And flash video overview from Samsung http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fl5MolZgp4Y
Posted by Stuart Robinson, 21 Jan 2009