5. Operating Systems/Platforms
Windows CE
Windows XPe
Linux
ThinOS
Virtualisation allows Running of
virtually any operating system
remotely on a server.
6. Sun Ray 2
Ultra/True Thin Client
4Watts
Costs around £190
Virtual Windows Desktop
7. SafeDesk MiniPC
Managed PC / Lean Client
~20Watts
Costs around £140
Modified Ubuntu Desktop
8. Dell Optiplex
Desktop PC (low range)
~80Watts (processor alone uses 65W)
Costs around £250
Windows XP Desktop
9. Overview of Tech Specs
Thin Client Managed Pc (Lean) Desktop Pc (Compact)
Hardware Specifications
Supplier Sun Microsystems SafeDesk Dell
Model Sunray 2 SafeDesk MiniPC Optiplex 755
Cost £192.39 £140 ~£250
CPU Frequency 500 MHz 1.6 GHz (HT) 2 x 1.8GHz
CPU Power 500mW 4W 65 W
Memory 0 MB 1024 MB 1024 MB
Unit Dimensions 28mm x 122mm x 205mm 65mm x 205mm x 210mm 90mm x 250 mm x 250mm
10. Performance In the Office
Thin Client Managed Pc (Lean) Desktop Pc (Compact)
Office Work Performance
Boot up time ~0.5 sec ~ 6-7 min ~ 35 sec
Login time ~ 4 sec ~ 45 sec ~ 5 sec
Load word processor ~ 2 sec ~ 5 sec ~ 1 sec
Load spread sheet ~ 2 sec ~ 3 sec ~ 3 sec
Typing lag None None None
Cell dragging lag Jittery Slow None
11. File Handling
Thin Client Managed Pc (Lean) Desktop Pc (Compact)
File Handling
Small file (44KB) ~ 0.5 sec ~ 6 sec ~ 0.5 sec
Large file (152MB) ~ 2.5 sec ~ 37 min ~ 5 sec
Several files (50 x 44KB) ~0.5 sec ~2mins ~ 0.5 sec
Many files (1000 x 44KB) ~4.5 sec ~35 min ~ 7.5 sec
12. Video Performance
Thin Client Managed Pc (Lean) Desktop Pc (Compact)
Streaming Video Performance
Loading YouTube video ~ 3 sec ~ 6 sec ~4 sec
HD playback stutters Unbearable A few None
Full screen iPlayer Unbearable Poor Good
Sports Play Back Mediocre Good Good
Comments Video loads quickly and Low resolution video play All video playback is excellent
plays at the correct back is fine with very and smooth. Stutters are
rate, but refreshes in few stutters. very rare.
dirty rectangles and is Struggles on higher
not at all watch able. resolution video,
stutters a lot.
13. Casual Gaming
Thin Client Managed Pc (Lean) Desktop Pc (Compact)
Casual Gaming Performance
Flash
Yeti Sports Flamingo 8/10 5/10 10/10
Yeti Sports Pingu Throw 8/10 7/10 10/10
Super Flash Sonic 3/10 4/10 10/10
Car Crushin’ 9/10 10/10 10/10
Magic Pen 2 8/10 10/10 10/10
Java
RuneScape 0/10 6/10 10/10
Scared 3d 1/10 9/10 10/10
Futuristic arenas 0/10 8/10 10/10
15. Conclusion
PCs are still best for home users
SafeDesk could become viable for
inexperienced users
Sun Ray 2 is acceptable for business
use
Safedesk or Sun Ray 2 could
potentially be used in schools