The thin-client notebook -- it's here for $759

The Neoware m100 is a thin-client notebook designed for the business market. With Wi-Fi built in for remote access to data, there's no onboard disk drive -- and hence no potentially sensitive information to be compromized if the hardware is stolen.

Here's the spiel from Neoware:

Unlike traditional mobile devices that place intellectual property and customer data at risk by storing information locally on the notebook hard drive, Neoware m100 thin client notebooks pose no data risk, as they have no hard drive, and no information is stored locally. All data files and software applications remain on the server where they are better protected from data theft and the threat of viruses, worms and other malware.

With no hard drive or fan, the Neoware m100 thin client notebook has no moving parts, allowing it to operate quickly and silently, with superior reliability, and a battery accessory option that delivers more than six hours of operational time between recharges.

Neoware m100 features a 15-inch screen, a variety of available country keyboards, and has the capability for Ethernet, USB, built-in Wi-Fi, and a PCMCIA slot for cellular connectivity. Wherever you can access a network – from remote offices, conference rooms, homes, and hotels – you can use Neoware m100.

Check the PDF for full specs.

Neoware sells a lot of thin clients, with prices starting at $259 and maxing out at $4,000 and up for a battle-hardened, industrial variety (see the I/O panel at right).

And along these same lines, big-time thin-client maker Devon IT is offering its own thin-client notebook for $799.