BURLINGAME, CA (JUNE 15, 2009) - Tangent Inc., www.tangent.com a leading provider of technology solutions for education, today unveiled VITA LT, a space and energy saving all-in-one PC for the education market that breaks the $1,000 price barrier for all-in-one computers while serving as a capable client in virtual desktop environments.

Designed with a low-voltage CPU for especially low-power consumption, the new VITA LT offers industry-leading power efficiency at 24 watts and 72% less energy usage than standard Energy Star 4.0 compliant PC s.

The VITA LT can be deployed as a client in Tangent s VDI solution including server and middleware, giving elementary schools, high schools and colleges the opportunity to obtain a low-cost VDI solution combined with a full-featured all-in-one that integrates a 18.5 inch LCD touch screen display into a slim, attractive, ergonomic chassis..

Sleek and lightweight, the VITA LT is only 1.4 inches thick and weighs only 10.5 pounds. A 4-in-1 reader, integrated webcam, integrated Intel GMA 950 graphics, and a crisp, clear widescreen display provides an elegant visual experience. Built-in 802.11 wireless provides the ultimate flexibility for installation anywhere.

"For nearly 20 years, Tangent has been a leader in providing PC and networking solutions to the education market," said Doug Monsour, Tangent President. "Our research indicated a need for a low cost, power efficient, light weight and space saving client that was designed specifically as a comprehensive VDI solution in an education environment."

VITA LT supports VESA mounting, making it ideal for a variety of educational environments from the classroom to administrator s desks. The display has a tilt range from -5 degrees to +25 degrees to provide viewing comfort and ergonomic flexibility.

Its power-saving, powerful Intel Atom N270 processor provides plenty of processing power to handle demanding applications with whisper-quiet, low noise operation, and low cost of ownership.

VITA LT is powered by Microsoft Vista Business, Windows XP Professional, or XP Embedded and comes standard with integrated graphics, slim CD-ROM/DVD/CD-RW/DVD RW, 4-in-1 media reader, built-in speakers, up to 2GB of DDR SDRAM, up to 250 GB/ hard drive, and 10/100/1000 Gbit LAN.

Educational pricing starts at $999.

VITA LT comes standard with a one-year parts and labor warranty and optional on-site service. It is available direct Tangent.


About Tangent, Inc.
Founded in 1989, Tangent has more than 17 years experience providing technology solutions to education, government, corporate, and healthcare markets. Tangent s award-winning technology includes desktops, notebooks, wireless labs, thin clients, and servers. Tangent has earned numerous honors including eight Editor's Choice awards from PC Magazine.