

The 7020-P45 is better equipped for high-end graphics use, such as three-dimensional modeling and geophysical simulation. The 5020-P25 supports dual high-definition (HD) displays, whereas the 7020-P45 supports four HD displays simultaneously.

The units both include Teradici PCoIP processors and client-side caching for high performance over available network bandwidth, along with four external USB 2.0 ports and 10/100/ 1000 Base-T Ethernet or SFP fiber ports. The Dell Wyse 5020-P-P45 are both designed for VMware Horizon View environments. Let's look at four well-known zero client products on the market today. Most zero clients cost anywhere from $300 to $870 per device based on feature sets, but virtual client licensing can increase per-seat costs by $100 or more. When evaluating zero clients for eventual purchase, be sure to consider the cost of virtual client licensing along with the costs of zero-client devices. Plus, because data is saved to a server rather than locally, zero clients minimize the risks of data loss and are considered more secure than endpoints that have storage. Essentially, a zero client gives you enterprise computing at a lower cost - including the cost of the unit and its power consumption - with less administrative effort than traditional desktop computers or even thin clients.
