So I'm looking at setting up a new business for a client, and they're extremely interested in the thin client model--they have remote offices around the western US with different businesses in each one but they want to start running the same applications centrally to eliminate duplication in entry of financial and HR journals. They want to be on the same mail system, remote access, etc.
One of the things that Microsoft has added with Server 2008 is support for multiple monitors. This particular client has most workstations with dual monitors so this is a huge plus. I'm finding that more of the thin-client hardware manufacturers are adding dual-monitor support as well. For now, this client will likely use current desktop PCs as the client but when those die we'll probably put terminals in.
I also came across a really neat miniature hardware device for a client, check out Chip PC's Jack PC. It's a wall/desk mountable terminal with POE so you just bring your monitor, keyboard, and mouse. It's slick! They even have a version with dual monitor support!
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