| What is the Device
Hardware for Phase One? |
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NS Geode GX1 266 Mhz.
Integrated NS 5530a Chipset
16 MB Compact Flash / 32 MB RAM
10/100 Fast Ethernet
VGA and TV (PAL/NTSC/s-video) support
2 x USB ports / 1 ps-2 port |
| What's up -- no RISC
Processor for the Amiga software
platform??? |
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For Phase One we are integrating the next
gen "virtual processor" Amiga software on x86 embedded platform for
model wb8616JID. Phase Two SimpleBox JID device plans include a
port to risc type platform(s). The folks over at Amiga are also
working on a more powerful Amiga RISC platform desktop machine that
we understand is coming early 2001. |
| What's up -- no Hard
Drive ??? |
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The SimpleBox JID is not a computer...its a
Solid State Access Device designed with no moving parts. All
software is embedded within 16 MB of flash rom. We are, however,
studying to offer future optional external storage devices using
USB port. |
| Where are the Box
Shots ? |
|
This is preproduction v.8 SimpleBox wb8616
Device shot in vertical position with stand. Final Release version
1.0 will be black in color and can be operated either horizontal or
vertical position.
The round button at the top is the power
button. There is a small plastic sliding window at the bottom that
houses 2 USB and 2 audio ports.
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wb8616JID Software
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| What are the Phase
One Software Specs? |
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Amiga Bundle with Virtual Processor
Technology
Personal JAVA certified JVM
Boot to Browser Operation
Robust Escape v4.0 Browser
HTML4.0/Javascript1.4/DOM/CSS/SSLv2/3
JAVA Media Framework
Instant Messaging - ICQ
SimpleBox User Interface
Integrated WebMail
Optional DSL Service Bundle- Select Areas
Only
v1.1 online upgrade (Feb/01) will
include:
-MP3 / Quicktime Streaming
-USB Printer Support
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| Where are the Screen
Shots ? |
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Coming Soon |
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MeterNet
Who is
MeterNet?
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We are a 4 year old US company focused on
the set top and internet device product and service markets. Since
last year we have been shipping an entry level set top --our wb6400
series--- based on the Winbond PA-RISC platform under the SimpleBox
and other private brands. Our entry level solution uses a tailored
Access Netfront v2.5 browser that provides basic
functions.
For the last six months we have been working
on extending our SimpleBox line to include more robust devices and
software. When we recently came across what the team from the new
Amiga was doing with VP,JAVA and more, we acted immediately.
Working closely with Amiga we have fast tracked Phase One of the
SimpleBox JAVA Internet Device (JID) Program. We initially selected
a proven x86 hardware solution for the Amiga Virtual Processor
technology and Multimedia Layer integration with our SimpleBox User
Interface. Phase One plans call for a limited production run of
10,000 units to begine production in December, 2000. We are still
studying the details of Phase Two.
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Sales /
Channel
How much is SimpleBox
JID?
|
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Phase One Prelim street price based on
current spec is US$399. + shipping/handling. Final Specs &
Pricing will be fixed by early December. |
| Sales
Channels? |
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Phase One Plans call to sell our SimpleBox
wb8616JID powered by Amiga thru a network of worldwide professional
distributors and service providers. Users can can place an email
reservation now thru our SimpleBox web order capture page and
orders will be fulfilled by our local partners where appropriate.
We are getting much interest from regional and national ISPs who
want to bundle our SimpleBox JID as a part of their broadband
service offerings. If you are an ISP or Distributor interested in
volume purchases for your channel, please send email with company
background to sales@meternet.com
Our current Release Timeline
is to commence production of v1.0 during December 2000 for delivery
late January 2001. We expect to follow with a software bundle
revision release v1.1 during Febuary-March 2001 that will be
available for online update.
Please check back often as our Phase
One campaign details are finalized.
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