The "PC Parafield" has been developed as a replacement for existing thin-client systems and combines both high data security with the ability to be used anywhere, says Hitoshi Onodera, a spokesman for the Tokyo company.
Conventional laptop computers can work anywhere but represent a potential security threat should they be lost or stolen. Thin-client systems get around this by working off a corporate server. However they require a network connection to work properly, and such a connection is not always available, says Onodera.
The NEC laptop aims to combine the strengths of both systems while avoiding the weaknesses, he says.
Specs
The machine uses an Intel Pentium M processor running at 1.73 GHz and runs on the Windows XP Professional operating system. It has 3GB of ROM space for the operating system and other software and 512MB of main memory. The 12.1-inch TFT (thin film transistor) LCD has a resolution of 1024 by 768 pixels. The system also features a PC Card slot, an ethernet socket, and a USB 2.0 port.
The laptop measures approximately 10.8 by 9 by 1 inches and weighs 2.8 pounds. It's available immediately in Japan for $3742. NEC says this works out to be cheaper on a per-user basis than a thin-client system because the PC Parafield doesn't require a company to deploy a comprehensive network access system or central server.
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