The NCD ThinStar 400 is a fairly typical Windows CE thin client backed by exemplary management software. A range of models are available, making it easy to standardize on one vendor across an enterprise. The ThinStar 400 we tested is at the high end of the price scale. Terminal emulators are optional, but the basic configuration delivers ICA and RDP software and a simple configuration utility.
Clients can also update their firmware at boot time automatically.
Another tool, ThinPath Desktop Mirror, lets you remotely view and control a client's desktop. You can also manage NCD units from any SNMP tool, or you can monitor and update one client at a time using any Web browser on your network. Tools for load balancing and enhanced audio for RDP clients are also available. The ThinStar 400 uses a mainstream desktop processor and scored well on both ICA and RDP benchmark tests. If you need devices that run no more than ICA and RDP sessions, yet you want room for expansion, the ThinStar 400 is a fine option.