LG N1941W Network Monitor

I must point out, that with a single Network Monitor hooked up I was able to watch YouTube clips at 720p just fine. This is the first thin client I’ve had such an experience with, and it really is quite impressive. I can actually see the Network Monitor in a classroom, which previously I thought to be a bit beyond the NComputing technology.
The monitor runs at a relatively low 1,366 x 768 pixels (WXGA), in 16-bit colour.

As it doesn’t fall below the 768-pixel “minimum height” that most apps will still work with, the low resolution doesn’t
pose too much of a problem. The 16-bit colour (as opposed to 24-bit RGB) makes full-colour images look a little rough, but saves on bandwidth and helps keep full-motion video and applications moving along slowly.
You probably wouldn’t want to use the monitor for image editing, but I did get The GIMP loading and editing large images at a perfectly reasonable speed.

The largest downside I found was the lack of USB support – like NComputing’s L230 network model, you’ll need a
PS/2 mouse and keyboard. After having to review the Network Monitor with the oldest and dirtiest peripherals in our IT Department’s back-room stash, I had a browse online: while you can still pick up cheap PS/2 devices, there’s not a great range available. If you’re thinking you
could use some of that cash saved on computing hardware to get your employees nice ergonomic keyboards, and maybe brighten up their days with some colourful laser mice, you’re going to be sorely disappointed.

Overall, LG’s Network Monitor saves a couple of cables, a power adapter and another box on the desk. A great all-in-one solution for desktop virtualisation in the office or classroom.