AOL and Gateway introduce a contender in Net-appliance race

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The Gateway Connected Touch Pad runs Instant AOL software to connect users to AOL services and the Web. The device sells for $599, AOL Internet service is $21.95 per month. Current users of the AOL service will already be familiar with the look and feel of this system. However, unlike Microsoft's competing system, the software doesn't open Word or Excel email attachments. Printing sofware will be out in January. Currently, MP3 file playback isn't included. Overall, the Touch Pad has much to recommend it.

On-Line Information Services, Videotex & Teletext, Statistical Data Included, Network computers, Network computer, Information appliances, Online services, Internet services, Column, Hardware single product review, Gateway Computer Systems Inc., Gateway Connected Touch Pad (Network computer)

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Apple and Compaq give a sneak preview of DVD recording

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Pioneer has created a new recordable DVD drive that you can use on any PC to record video DVD's for playback on a normal DVD player. Both Apple Computer Corp. and Compaq Computer Corp. have this special drive available on the Apple PowerMac G4 733 and the Compaq Presario 7000.

Electronic Computer Manufacturing, Computers & Auxiliary Equip, Computer Storage Device Manufacturing, Computer storage devices, Rigid Disk Drives, Product description/specification, Compaq Computer Corp., CPQ, AAPL, Computer peripherals industry, Digital video disk, DVDs (Digital videodisks), Disk drives, Hard disk drive, Hard disk drives, Apple Inc., Pioneer DVR-S201 (DVD-recordable drive), Apple PowerMacintosh (PowerPC-based system), Compaq Presario 7000 (Intel-compatible system)

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Technology grows up; decade yields dramatic progress in cheaper, better products; some are still too complex

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A look back at innovations and progress in personal communications technology during the 1991-2001 decade finds Microsoft prospering and Dell Computer outselling rivals. However, America Online and Palm are the true stars of the decade insofar as they opened the world of digital technology to the average consumer. The next decade will bring new digital devices, both wired and wireless, but the technology is still hobbled by the failure of phone and cable companies to swiftly ensure ubiquitous high-speed wired and wireless networks. Electronic commerce will not reach its full potential unless consumer concerns over security, privacy and copyright protection are fully addressed. Lastly, companies will have to make personal technology easier to use, or risk alienating consumers.

High technology industry, Internet service providers, Marketing, Internet service provider, Personal digital assistants, Personal digital assistant, Palm Inc., PALM, 1990s (Decade) AD, 1990s (Decade)

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