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The Nirvana Smartphone as a PC , Thin Client , Desktop Appliance ...
As Smartphones become more capable, and fast networks pervasive, plus now with Virtual Desktops going mainstream ( like Citrix XenDesktop ) , the practicality of using a Smartphone as a laptop/desktop alternative is closer than ever. The use case's for this model are many fold. It's is not intended to replace a PC or laptop ( at least initially ), rather the early adopters of this "Nirvana" Smartphone would likely already have a laptop for work and a PC at home. The general use case's revolve around enhanced mobility with broader access to applications and desktops. So even though most users already have access to apps and desktops from PC's and laptops, most of us would prefer to travel locally ( including the inside the office ) or on selective trips without a laptop if it was practical.
So what is missing from today's Smartphone's in a single device ?
Video-out - A few Smartphones have video-out like the Nokia N95 but the resolution is limited and it has no pointing device support. Some PDA's ( HP and Dell Axim ) have better screens and resolution with Video-out but they are not phones and are still too big. The upcoming i-Mates promise this functionality... we'll see. The iPhone also has some video out capability but it's still too limited. The resolution needs to be capable of 1024 x 768 to satisfy most users.
Keyboard & Mouse - The Smartphone user input options continue to improve, however to do "real" work a full keyboard and mouse will continue to the requirement when stationary. Many Smartphone's today do have bluetooth which can work fine for this scenario. Some new portable keyboards are making this more realistic as well.
Docking Station - This scenario works best if there is also a Nirvana docking station that recharges the phone at the same time as providing the VGA video interface and USB hub. The " Nirvana " Smartphone ideally would provide USB host functionally vs. USB slave that many have today. Additional / alternative functionality for the docking station include VGA/USB passthrough - so the docking station can plug into a home PC and use the same monitor and peripherals, as well as audio in/out for headsets. This docking station would also need to come in a portable dongle version as well as stationary.
Industry trends that are also working in favor of this scenario
Free seating / Office hoteling is a growing trend for mobile workers that occasionally work in the office. Today many cubicles already have a monitor for a laptop hook up, they would just need the docking station and keyboard to provide a full desktop experience. Similarly "real" hotels have office facilities with printers and monitors, they just need a "Nirvana" docking station to complete the solution.
LCD TV's are now pervasive and many have VGA and multiple Video inputs. This opens up hotel rooms, kitchens, family rooms, etc.
LCD's in general are getting cheaper and pervasive. They are showing up everywhere; cars, picture frames, book readers.
Digital Projectors - most conference rooms are already equipped and portable projectors are getting smaller and cheaper.
Virtual Desktops - Like XenDesktop ... hosted centrally but available everywhere.
Remote Desktops - Like GoToMyPC ... remote desktop connections to home or office PC's.
Application Virtualization - like Presentation Server .. apps hosted centrally available from any device.
Web based; apps / storage / photos / social networks - more and more of digital life ( work and play ) is available from any device on the web.
Consumer driven use cases
Most device companies we speak to about this concept are interested in the idea, however many are clearly driven by the consumer use cases vs business ones due to the huge volume that the cell phone market drives today. The assumption is that Smartphone's will continue to improve and excel in handling voice, video, music and cameras, but here are some additional consumer use cases that could exploit the unique features of the Nirvana Smartphone;
Web enable all the TV's in your house - most new LCD TV's are VGA capable but normally are only connected to a cable box and DVD player. Simply adding the Nirvana docking station would provide web connectivity without all the other complexity required in today's configurations.
Video conference from your TV - add a camera to the front of the Smartphone and use the TV to view and communicate with others doing the same.
Photo / Video Playback - many cameras already offer viewing from a TV, the Nirvana Smartphone will carry your photos and videos that could be viewed full size from the Smartphone Video-out to any LCD monitor or TV through the Nirvana docking station.
So how long is this going to take ? Why has this failed so far.
It's easy to project everything is going to be possible in the far future; wireless video, virtual keyboards, rollup video screens, etc. However, I am more interested in the next 12-18 months, the technologies to build this Nirvana Smartphone and use it as a Desktop Appliance are all available now, it just needs a leading device vendor to put together all the parts ( and embed some Citrix SW..
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So far there have been a few attempts to build full PC functionality into a Smartphone/PDA however they all come up short ( too big, too slow, too expensive ) because they try to replicate a full PC in a small device. Instead, if device makers can assume that a remote virtual desktop is accessible with all the apps you need and full size keyboard+mouse+monitors are readily available and connectible, then the Nirvana device could be built at a reasonable price, fit in your pocket, and provide the freedom to leave your PC or laptop at home.
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Related links
Update : What is a Nirvana Phone video post
Adam Marano's search for the Nirvana Device posts from CTIA 2008
The Viewsonic ViewDock with an iPod looks like a perfect combination, unfortunately it still needs a PC to run and view.
John Dvorak's PC week article from 2003..
Nokia N95 TV-out feature review.
i-Mate 8150 with VGA out on youtube.
The RedFly Mobile companion announced at CES.
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Comments (37)
Jan 16, 2008
J. Brian Morris says:
I paid $1200 for a Newton 2100 and that's the closest thing to a PC alterna...I paid $1200 for a Newton 2100 and that's the closest thing to a PC alternative I've used. $800 bucks seems like a deal!
Jan 16, 2008
Ruiguo Yang says:
Chris, It's a very cool idea! In terms of mobile phones, U.S. is not the m...Chris,
It's a very cool idea!
In terms of mobile phones, U.S. is not the most advanced market as far as I know. I wonder how users from other markets such as China, Japan would appreciate such a concept.
It looks like the picture here has a Dell AXIM connected to your monitor. I understand it is not a phone. But what is your experience with the rest of the functionalities? How easy is it to setup? Does VOIP work in this setup?
BTW, I like the voting feature.
Ray
Jan 16, 2008
Chris Fleck says:
Yes, that is an Axim PDA. The size is not bad, slightly bigger than an iPhone,,,...Yes, that is an Axim PDA. The size is not bad, slightly bigger than an iPhone,,, but its not a Phone
The set up in the pic is connected to a XenDesktop running at 800x600, it can go to 1024x768. Setting up the video and then bluetooth keyboard and mouse is a bit painful but once your in the XenDesktop the apps run very well. Not sure about VoIP.
Jan 16, 2008
Vishal Ganeriwala says:
I waiting for a time where all cell phones will be WiMax enabled. oqo just demon...I waiting for a time where all cell phones will be WiMax enabled. oqo just demonstrated WiMax in their device (http://www.oqo.com/news/press_releases/2008-01-07_sprint_wimax.html)
Having real high speed cell phone device will change the game for video and audio. I see sites a step ahead of youtube where people will be able to stream live video from cell phones to the websites. Imagine thousands of people streaming live video of Sports, events in their city like hurricanes videos etc. You will have thousands of personal tv channels.
Another interesting technology to watch for would be VOIP. It will be becoming more pervasive with WiMax. You will be able to make international VoIP calls and Carriers may have to rethink how they charge for data and voice.
I see high speed cell phones becoming brokers for your home pc or office pc. These device (assuming low CPU and low battery) can be docked any place and with help of just keyboard and mouse act like thin client devices just as Chris is envisioning.
till then waiting for my Nirvana device
Jan 16, 2008
Anonymous says:
Sign me up. I'd gladly trade my iPhone for a laptop replacement that fits ...Sign me up. I'd gladly trade my iPhone for a laptop replacement that fits in my pocket!
Jan 16, 2008
Kenneth Bell says:
I'm waiting to see the completely wireless mobile phone desktop appliance. ...I'm waiting to see the completely wireless mobile phone desktop appliance. Docking stations, and wires are a real pain - you never seem to have the right one. I think we're close. We now have (or will soon have) wireless power, bluetooth for mice & keyboards, wireless USB for other peripherals and wireless monitors.
If your phone becomes your authentication device, then I can image the day you drop your phone into a saucer in front of your monitor. Use near-field comms to securely connect the keyboard, mouse, monitor and other peripherals instantly to your phone with no fiddling, no passcodes, no cables, etc. Your monitor springs into life and your desktop appears. All whilst your phone is being charged.
Jan 17, 2008
Anonymous says:
Not having to carry a laptop all the time is definitely the goal. With smart ph...Not having to carry a laptop all the time is definitely the goal. With smart phones having storage and connectivity that rival small laptops, the only barriers left are input and output - keyboard and monitor. I have used Bluetooth keyboards with a smart phone with some success, however the lack of a large-format monitor makes it impossible to use most websites and enterprise applications.
I was looking for just such a "freedom device" when I bought the AT&T Tilt (HTC TyTn II). It has many of the features you describe as necessary, but alas it's way too tough to read content formatted for a real PC.
What you describe for connectivity would be nirvana. I'm concerned that an initiative like this would be tied up trying to design the perfect docking station, when an HDMI port on the device would solve the problem for somebody like me today.
Jan 17, 2008
Anonymous says:
I want it !! All those UMPC's are still too big and expensive. I dont wa...I want it !! All those UMPC's are still too big and expensive. I dont want to carry multiple devices like i did with the original blackberry plus cell phone. Or cell plus iPod.
Jan 17, 2008
Kurt Roemer says:
One more thing, Chris (beyond my Anonymous post): Let me know how this initiati...One more thing, Chris (beyond my Anonymous post):
Let me know how this initiative is going and how I can personally help. As a roadwarrior, the issue of seamless mobility is near and dear to me.
I've tried many solutions attempting to realize the "freedom device" in the past and would gladly dump my current smart phone (and pay $$$) to get something that allows me to leave the laptop in the office most of the time.
A solution like you described would allow for much more spontaneous communication and would significantly increase the penetration of smart phone devices. Of course, we need to have appropriate security solutions to go with this newfound freedom!
Jan 17, 2008
Adam Marano says:
A couple of other points on what we've been looking at there. As mentioned abo...A couple of other points on what we've been looking at there.
Jan 17, 2008
Simon Frost says:
I'm looking forward to wireless bluetooth (UWB) being capable of working as Ken ...I'm looking forward to wireless bluetooth (UWB) being capable of working as Ken outlines 'standalone' on the desk. Suitable connectivity will then be available for software display onto a bigger screen will then be an oportunity but also a challenge: how to get a relatively dumb screen to display the graphics? Obviously if it's attached to a PC or similar then you've got an ICA like solution but it would be nice to avoid that. There already exist bluetooth scart adaptors which support MMS & JPEG input for showing pics from your phone on a TV. We need a similar, pocketable, little box that supports a display protocol over bluetooth and outputs to SCART or DVI!
Eliminating the keyboard is possible if the user adopts one of the mobile input techniques (hw recognition, hexwords, dasher etc). Eliminating the mouse is probably harder if the user has to tap on the smaller mobile screen and address the much larger screen.
I'm a bit out of touch with the state of the art on scroll-out screens - aren't they meant to solve the 'working in a cab' problem?
Feb 01, 2008
Adam Marano says:
Some of the HMD vendors are also looking into the UWB type of wireless scenario ...Some of the HMD vendors are also looking into the UWB type of wireless scenario to get rid of cables.
When at a desk, I prefer using BT mouse w/BT keyboard.
In general, the roll-out screens can solve a number of issues. You can basically take your 2.7" screen, roll it out and make it a 7"/bigger screen. WHile some POC demos are out from what I've seen, the technology seems still very early. Mostly monochrome now, but last time I looked, color and touch screens may be demoed later this year. Still, I'd guess that rolling out of this technology to make it mainstream is even further off that what's indicated above.
Jan 17, 2008
Adam Marano says:
Related to the topic of making CPS apps run better on existing mobile devices, I...Related to the topic of making CPS apps run better on existing mobile devices, I've posted some changes to Web Interface on the support forum the make a big difference when runing full Win32 Apps via CPS on small mobile devices.
http://support.citrix.com/forums/thread.jspa?forumID=136&threadID=91629&tstart=0
This code basically will detect the type and size of device being used to access the CPS App via ICA, and change the session resolution to something more suitable to that device. Also configurable on a per app/per device basis by the admin, so certain apps can run at different resolutions on different devices. Currently supports WinMobile and Nokia Series 60 devices. Support for the Rove ICA client is not added yet, but I'd expect them to potentially come up with their own type of solution.
Jan 19, 2008
Anonymous says:
i want this NOW !!i want this NOW !!
Jan 19, 2008
Jeff Fisher says:
Desktone shares your vision on this excellent concept: http://www.desktopsasase...Desktone shares your vision on this excellent concept:
http://www.desktopsasaservice.com/blog/2007/12/18/the-smartphone-as-a-thin-client.html
Jan 20, 2008
Anonymous says:
This would be nirvana, but as mentioned in an earlier comment having different d...This would be nirvana, but as mentioned in an earlier comment having different device makers fit a universal docking station will be difficult. If Apple does it they could make it happen with a common iPhone connector, but i think they charge license fees to others who build ipod peripherals. So if its not apple, who ever builds the first nirvana smartphone should provide an open spec that others can follow to create an ecosystem of docking station providers. Short of this, just VGA-out would be a big step.
Wireless; video, power and usb, really would be ideal, but thats going to take even more time.
Jan 21, 2008
Anonymous says:
I love the concept, but note that you also have a couple of trust issues to solv...I love the concept, but note that you also have a couple of trust issues to solve if you're going to work with any apps or data that should remain relatively confidential.
If you turn up at a hotel or airport lounge (or even on a suitably equipped airplane) and use their keyboard and display with your portable device, how do you know there are no keyloggers or display loggers embedded in the devices (or snooping on the wireless communications between devices)? A couple of wireless Microsoft keyboards were recently shown to have easily crackable security allowing remote monitoring of the keystroke stream - and hardware keyloggers can be installed inside the shell of a keyboard. A display logger isn't much more difficult.
These concerns are much less of an issue if you trust the I/O devices you're going to use - or bring your own (e.g. head mounted display, finger tracking virtual keyboard or the like) and their communications are sufficiently secure. Theoretically you trust your employer's hardware in a hoteling situation, but even then who's to say no-one has tampered with it while no-one was looking? It seems like small lightweight secure personal (and hence trusted) I/O devices are necessary to really enable this scenario on the road.
Jan 22, 2008
Anthony Davis says:
This is a great idea. A device like this has the potential to replace the tradit...This is a great idea. A device like this has the potential to replace the traditional laptop, pda and phone as a way to deliver remote access, flexibility and power for roaming users. Maybe you approach Skype to develop a device that combines VOIP, Application access and the human interface requirements. Google might be willing to incorpote these capabilities into their G-Phone project. Try and attach to one of these next generation phone initiatives by working with some of the non-traditional players, like Skype and Google.
Keep up the great work,
Anthony Davis
Feb 04, 2008
Anonymous says:
I think that Motorola is going to do this!I think that Motorola is going to do this!
Feb 07, 2008
Anonymous says:
It was only a few months ago whilst sitting in a VMware training session that a ...It was only a few months ago whilst sitting in a VMware training session that a colleague and myself invented this very device, we wished anyway... I agree that this whole technology revolves around the docking station, it's an open market and anybody could get in their, hopefully inovation will drive several options to start with but ultimately a universal Docking station would need to be devised to enable all smartphones... There are still some issues with loss of service access to remote services and the effect this has on productivity, but each step is a little closer...
Smartphones bring together the full potential of Virtualisation and Unified Communications, what a great time to be in IT...
Feb 10, 2008
Adam Marano says:
You seen the posts on Modu? Best to do a Google search on Modu, being their sit...You seen the posts on Modu?
Best to do a Google search on Modu, being their site (www.mobumobile.com) is still in stealth mode.
Seems like these guys are conceptually in the same space in term of building Nirvana devices. From what I can tell, they are basically building a generic mobile module that you can then plug into whatever type of form factor you want, they call it a "jacket".
Imagine carrying a small module that has all of the core components of a Nirvana device you need/want
An then you buy the "jackets" you need for your purposes. The jackets you buy, depend on the Nirvana device environment that meets your requirements, just plug the Modu into the jacket that fits your current need. So what jackets do I want for my Nirvana device environment?
Cell Phone Jacket -
Desktop Jacket - plug the module into a small docking station that sits on my home or office desktop. Small enough to carry with me on trips to I can use the VGA monitor in the hotel room
PS: Build me one of these jackets for my car as well. Just plug my Modu into my car, and I don't need to pay for a dedicated WWAN connection for my car PC/Nav unit.
Laptop Jacket - a laptop form factor dock that I can use when I'm away from my desktop and need a bigger screen than on my 4" cell phone jacket.
Seems like there could be an interesting market place around building jackets for this type of design to meet all of the different preferences of end users.
An interesting approach to me that could lead to a Nirvana device type of solution. A step below having a universal docking interface for any device. But in general, I like the concept. Will be intersting if other manufactures pick up on this concept, and if Modu can actually gain momentum with existing device manufactures.
Feb 13, 2008
Adam Marano says:
The modumobile.com site is not up, and has some early but interesting content. ...The modumobile.com site is not up, and has some early but interesting content.
IS THIS THE NIRVANA SMARTPHONE????
Seems like it has a shot, at least in concept. Still trying to see what OS it runs, and guess how it would run with ICA.
Feb 20, 2008
Jeffrey D Muir says:
Hi Chris, Thanks for the excellent post. It has certainly generated a lot ...Hi Chris,
Thanks for the excellent post. It has certainly generated a lot of interest in the topic based on the comments and the visit counter. The Nirvana Smartphone does not seem that far away now. I would guess around two to three years. Perhaps the biggest challenge is to convince the hardware platform vendors that demand exists for such a device.
I've written about your post at http://citrixblogger.org/. The actual post is called Visions of Nirvana - Less Is More.
You must be on to something good to generate this much appeal.
Mar 02, 2008
Anonymous says:
I think that a true nirvana phone would have to target different markets. So I t...I think that a true nirvana phone would have to target different markets. So I think there wil probably have to be 3 nirvana phones or at least 2. The top tier phone would have to really run windows. I personally use macs for everything but business professionals need there office suite. So list would go like this
4 inch screen(4.5 would be perfect) You need a bigger screen if you are going to be replacing your computer with it.
No buttons on the front like a iphone but slide out like a ppc-6800
VGA out and video out. This is a need to be able to hook it up to other monitors when your away from home.
mini usb powered. These adapters are everywhere.
20gb hardrive. You need to be able to store your info like it is a computer.
best wifi available
gps
check something like this Maxian e900 . If we had that screen on a phone it would be amazing. These PMP Players cost about $400 on average for about $800 we should be able to get a windows license and some serious phone features.
SUPER IDEA #1 how about a laptop shell dock. Basically a laptop that is just a keyboard and a screen? This should be cheap and you can sit your Nirvana phone inside it and use it as a laptop? Man I am good
SUPER IDEA #2 how about external processors? You have your dock at home that has processors in it that makes your nirvana phone go faster when your at home. Now you can use it for video editing when your at home. Even have the dock plug up to an external hard drive.
Well thats all I got right now. Peace
Nik Manning - The Hype Engine
Mar 09, 2008
Anonymous says:
Chris, Nice article and I think you are on the money with the "Nirvana" phone i...Chris,
Nice article and I think you are on the money with the "Nirvana" phone idea. I wanted to also add that a phone with this type of functionality could potentially come from the open source community.
http://wiki.hbmobile.org/index.php?title=Software_Projects
Amos
Mar 09, 2008
Anonymous says:
I want the Nirvana Gadget !! all of the above plus ; all my Music and v...I want the Nirvana Gadget !! all of the above plus ;
all my Music and videos
GPS - so i can get google maps with traffic in my car
Voice Recognition and text to voice so I can do email or SMS while driving
Automatic sync with the cloud in case it ever breaks or i lose it
wireless and USB charging so it allways has juice
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Mar 16, 2008
Anonymous says:
This is the best smartphone concept i have seen, awesome ! ( i like most of ...This is the best smartphone concept i have seen, awesome ! ( i like most of the ideas in the comments also )
whats taking the device guys so long to do this ?
Mar 26, 2008
Anonymous says:
Mmm, my nokia N800 is damn close to nirvana. All it needs is the video out, and ...Mmm, my nokia N800 is damn close to nirvana. All it needs is the video out, and someone from citrix to write an ICA client. Right now I'm using it with that same keyboard and a mogo BT mouse, using both rdp and vnc to admin all my servers, paired to my V6 maxx for hsdpa. The screen is great at 800x480, only a few issues with some apps that have to be jerked around.
May 07, 2008
Anonymous says:
Hi, please take a look on this noBounds solution: noBounds! - blast Smart...Hi,
please take a look on this noBounds solution:
noBounds! - blast Smartphones display bounds! by Bernd Steinke
http://www.vimeo.com/784138
Available mobile devices are now empowered to utilize huge external displays with native high definition efficiently and seamlessly via USB or WLAN.
The noBounds project of the Nokia Research Center - NRC, Bochum in Germany enables this blast in mobile usability.
http://www.engadget.com/2008/03/14/nokia-nobounds-projects-promises-full-hd-video-over-usb-or-wlan
http://www.internettablettalk.com/2008/03/14/the-nobounds-project/
May 28, 2008
Anonymous says:
LG Scarlet Stick to a blackberry... they never fail anyone &...LG Scarlet
Stick to a blackberry... they never fail anyone
Jun 22, 2008
Anonymous says:
I agree on the N800 above. I have a N800 tied into a USB hub using an 80 gig iPo...I agree on the N800 above. I have a N800 tied into a USB hub using an 80 gig iPod for the hard drive storage, with a bluetooth keyboard. Also have a SuperBattery generator flashlight for external power. Also currently have 6 gigs for memory installed, and 4 gigs on a USB stick. The only thing I need is a VGA USB adapter tied into the system to make it complete. I would be very interested in a USB VGA! bdspvl@gmail.com
Jul 12, 2008
Anonymous says:
I want this for my iPhone 3G !I want this for my iPhone 3G !
Oct 18, 2008
Anonymous says:
The trend is very clear now that our next laptops will be our Smartphone. ...The trend is very clear now that our next laptops will be our Smartphone. And this replacing is coming gradually to us with the technical progresses in low-power consumption CPU, small size but huge capacity storage, cell phone manufacture, cell phone application software, and network infrastructure. However, we need to take notice of two important aspects in such a transforming process. They are:
(1) Smartphone is a computerized device, its attribute of visual capability is more significant than its attribute of audio capability. Thus, a big display screen is very critical for computerized smartphone.
(2) Although smartphone is computerized, its fundamental character --- cell phone, cannot be changed. This implies that the size of smartphone is very critical for its accepting by customers as a cell phone.
Therefore, the big challenge for all of our next laptop makers is that how to make the smallest possible smartphone dimension, but the largest possible display screen at the same time.
Without doubt, iPhone 3G is a great design. But it does not really resolve the display screen size issue. A 3.2 inch display screen is not good enough for a smartphone to support most computerized utilities satisfactorily. Google phone G1 and BlackBerry Storm all suffer the same issue.
Based on existing display screen technologies, I have one pending patent in both China and U.S. to solve this display screen issue. With my patent technology, any existing smartphone can keep almost the same dimension but double its current display screen size. If we take iPhone as an example,
, its display screen can be easily extended to over 4.5 inch. What is a iPhone with 4.5 inch screen? In addition, with my patent technology, the battery life of smartphone can be prolonged 2-3 times of that provided right now.
With a biger and more friendly display screen, and longer battery life, our next laptop can really enter our life soon.
I'm looking for partners and sponsors for the development and implementation right now. If you are interested in that, please contact me for detail. I can be reached at my e-mail: dan_xiao2001@yahoo.com.
Nov 19, 2008
Anonymous says:
Hi Chris, It's a great idea. I was googling for a smartphone video-out adapter ...Hi Chris,
It's a great idea. I was googling for a smartphone video-out adapter and it lead me to here.
I have used my HTC S621 (Excaliber) with iGo Bluetooth keyboard (it looks similar one in your photo.)
I'm doing simple Word job and web surfing using Wifi, but due to the small screen, I wanted to have smartphone video-out adapter
to use big monitor with better resolution.
There are couple of Projector adapter for smartphone such as http://www.spectec.com.tw/sdv.htm
but it's expensive and not for general smartphones. (I need mini-usb to video-out adapter.)
I'd like to see inexpensive solution for video-out for smartphone soon. It's "Nirvana" .
Jun 08
Anonymous says:
some of this does exist now. check out http://www.licentia-ip.com/?page_id=50.some of this does exist now.
check out http://www.licentia-ip.com/?page_id=50.
Aug 06
Anonymous says:
Chris, The market is getting closer and the components are getting more afforda...Chris,
The market is getting closer and the components are getting more affordable.
I think an iPhone 3G with an ICA client APP, BT keyboard and High Def Visor-style video is one possible way to make Nirvana. The only piece not currently available is the ICA client.
I based the above around the iPhone because of the availability of HiRes visors for the iPod/iPhone platform. The true road warriors I know want to carry as little as possible and want it to be very light.
Mike_NJ
Aug 06
Chris Fleck says:
Hi Mike, The ICA client for the iPhone is now available. Check out http://commu...Hi Mike, The ICA client for the iPhone is now available. Check out
http://community.citrix.com/x/DAHgAw
Currently, however the Video-out on the iPhone is limited to Videos and photo viewing.
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