Wyse ships thin clients with embedded Wi-Fi

Today, we see yet another example of how thin clients and wireless are match made in heaven.

Wyse Technology is selling a line of thin-client computers with built-in Wi-Fi capabilities, making them easier to deploy in public places like airports and hotel lobbies.

The V-Class systems announced Wednesday include embedded hardware and software for connecting to 802.11b and 802.11g wireless networks. Previously, adding wireless capabilities to the clients meant plugging in a Wi-Fi PC Card or USB (Universal Serial Bus) adapter.
Thin clients are networked computers that typically have no hard drive and rely on a central server for their applications and storage. They’ve gained traction with some businesses because they’re considered easier to manage than full-fledged PCs, and they consume less power, although they are also less flexible…. Source: InfoWorld