Re: Anyone here use Vic Hi Tech clients?

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From: Atreju (someone_at_who.hates.junkmail)
Date: 08/08/04 

Date: Sun, 08 Aug 2004 05:10:59 GMT

On Wed, 4 Aug 2004 21:13:02 -0700, "Patrick Rouse [MVP]"
<PatrickRouseMVP@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:

>I have 10 of them that were purchased by a consultant before I started my
>current job, and they work fine, however there aren't a lot of places to buy
>them, and I haven't found anyplace that sells them at the list price of $279.
>
>I prefer Wyse 3235LE for basic functionality, and 3125SE if you need legacy
>ports. Chip PC makes some with very nice features, like Smart Card support
>and small footprint.
>
>Recap, Vic HiTech terminals work fine, but I haven't used the remote
>utilities for flashing ROMs. I like their speed to turn off (instant), but
>they lack security features to lock down a terminal, if needed.
>
>If you're paying more than $325 for them I'd buy a Wyse unit, but if you can
>the VHT units cheap they're very reliable. I even had a girl spill a glass
>of water on a unit, which died, but came back to life after I dried it out
>for a few days.
>
>I prefer Wyse because I can always get new ROM updates & add-ons from their
>website.
>
>Let me know who your reseller is if you're getting a good deal.
>
>Alternatives:
>
>http://www.workthin.com/thinclient.htm
>

Thanks for the input.

Well, firstly, I am the reseller. I will be putting in about 20
clients on a site in the near future.

I can buy the Vic most basic unit for under $250 directly from them. A
couple of bucks more for the next model up. I am not sure yet what
features i need, but basically just a dumb client with USB, Audio and
Video. Just the basics. Running some educational software, Word
Processing and web browsing.

Thanks again for the input.

By the way if I'm going in the $300+ range I could just get
HP/Compaqs. I buy from distributors.

>
>"Atreju" wrote:
>
>> I am going to get a demo unit from them to test out for an upcoming
>> project. Will probably be putting in a lab of about 20 Thin Clients.
>> Vic Hi Tech has some really cheap units, and I was wondering if anyone
>> has good/bad/etc. experiences with them.
>>
>> I already have a good review from a colleague but I am looking for
>> more opinions before I commit.
>>
>> TIA
>>
>>
>> ---Atreju---
>>

---Atreju---

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