Computer Lab International Introduces New Flexible, High-Performance Linux Thin Clients – ET4000t and ET5000t

PLACENTIA, CA – September 2004 -- Computer Lab International ™, Inc. (CLI), a leading provider of hardware, software and services for the thin client computing market, introduced the newest members of their thin client device family, the ET4000t and ET5000t.  Targeted at businesses that want the “latest and greatest” features, plus the flexibility of Linux, the ET4000t and ET5000t are available immediately through CLI resellers worldwide.

Key features of both of these versatile and flexible thin clients include:

• Powerful, cost-effective, Mandrake Linux local operating system
• X Window System to access graphical UNIX applications
• 5250, 3270 and other terminal emulations to access midrange, mainframe, UNIX and legacy applications
• Netscape Navigator and Java Virtual Machine (JVM) for rich web browsing
• RDP and ICA 8 protocols to access Windows applications
• Multiple device driver support
• High performance CPU
• Serial, parallel and PS/2 ports for full legacy connectivity
• Internal power supply to reduce clutter and ease installation and use
• Metal case for superior strength and increased reliability

ET5000t also adds a PCMCIA slot for expansion capability.

Standard configurations of both products come complete with keyboard, mouse, an industry-leading three-year next-day advanced-replacement warranty, and CLI’s SNMP Administrator enterprise management software.

“The ET4000t and ET5000t are truly fully-functional thin clients,” stated Thomas Fei, president of CLI.   “Driven by Mandrake Linux, an easy-to-use and highly reliable, stable and secure operating system, these products can deliver the flexibility and intelligence that customers have been asking for.”

“While ET4000t and ET5000t will be very attractive to new thin client customers, we expect that IBM customers, the core of CLI’s base, will have particular interest in these products,” he added.  “IBM customers using technologies including WebFacing, WebSphere Host Access Transformation Server (HATS), iSeries Access for Web 5250, and Domino, and those legacy customers generally looking to transition to newer applications and environments, will be especially pleased with these products.”

About Computer Lab International, Inc. (CLI)
Since 1984, Computer Lab International, Inc. (CLI) has specialized in application modernization through the use of CLI thin client devices, IBM-compatible midrange Ethernet terminals, and host-access terminal emulation software.  CLI products are innovative, easy-to-use, and cost-effective, and give appliance-like access to the Internet, Windows and Linux applications, as well as "legacy" applications running on mainframes, midrange and Unix systems.  CLI is based in Placentia, California, has sales and support offices throughout the world, and an extensive VAR partner network.

For more information, visit the Computer Lab International web site at www.computerlab.com, or send email to info@computerlab.com, or call 1.800.727.5250 in the US, 1.714.572.8000 elsewhere.

Computer Lab International™ is a trademark of CLI, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.