Compaq iPAQ IA-2 Home Internet Appliance
- price: $299.99
SKU: 216167-001
Sales Rank: 66170
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Product Description
You can turn the IA-2 on and off like a TV, and it will automatically connect to the Internet. It's powered by MSN to deliver personalized Internet content with features like custom news and Hotmail e-mail. Other features include two USB ports for high-speed downloads, a flashing e-mail indicator light, and automatic updates and upgrades to the IA-2's software and operating system. Password protection and SSL 128-bit encryption ensure your privacy and security.
The IA-2 comes with a 15-inch cathode-ray tube monitor with 800 x 600 pixel resolution and a scrolling mouse for point-and-click convenience. The keyboard has 15 Internet activity buttons for navigating the Web with a single touch. Two built-in speakers and Windows Media Player software work together to bring you high-quality streaming audio and video.
The IA-2 is backed by a one-year limited warranty from Compaq.
Special note to customers: Internet access requires subscription to the MSN Companion Internet service, which costs $21.95 per month.
Product Specification
- Brand:
- Hewlett Packard
- EAN:
- 0720591552039
- Feature:
- Turns on and off like a TV and automatically connects to the Internet--no previous computer experience needed
15-inch color monitor with resolution of 800 by 600 dpi
Full keyboard and scrolling mouse
Includes 32 MB SDRAM, 16 MB flash memory, 2 USB ports
Content and Internet access provided by MSN only; get free MSN service for six months (initiated at sign-up)--good through December 31, 2001 - Manufacturer:
- Hewlett Packard
- Model:
- 216167-001
- NumberOfItems:
- 1
- ProductGroup:
- CE
- Title:
- Compaq iPAQ IA-2 Home Internet Appliance
- UPC:
- 720591552039
Customer Reviews
WARNING: MS DROPPING SUPPORT
MS has officially announced that they are dropping support for this Internet Appliance.How do I know - I got the letter from MS telling me so.I suspect the reason behind this is because the IPAQ is based on Internet Explorer V4 - the rest of the civilized world is predominantly using IE6.0.Unless you intend to hack this device to run LINUX, or use it as a door stop, you'd be better off finding youself a cheap PC such as a SUN JAVA DESKTOP or LINDOWS based machine from WalMart for around $300.Leave...
7/15/2004 12:00 AM | All Customer Reviews
Only a vehicle for MSN
What we really need is an Internet Appliance which we can use for ANY ISP.Allow us the capability to add 802.11b, so we can place a terminal on a kitchen counter to use while making dinner, watch streaming video, listen to MP3, use to lookup recipes, etc.This is only really a vehicle for MSN, and should be avoided, unless of course, you don't have...
6/20/2002 12:00 AM | All Customer Reviews
Lack of MS Support Means an Expensive Paper Weight
I bought this for my Mom, not a techie by any stretch of the imagination.I flew home to Colorado to install it.And that's when the fun began.There was a software problem.Mom could send, but not receive email.Called MS Help Support.Told to re-boot, etc.Still had problems.Additional "help" and I started to get the screen that said a serious problem had occurred.Duh!More time on the phone with help support.Oh, the problem needs to be escalated.Okay, and I'll get a phone call back in 24-96 hours.I'm...
3/19/2002 12:00 AM | All Customer Reviews
Great for the Internet newbie (like your Mom)
I live in Arizona. My mom lives in Illinois, and yet she still turns to me for all of her technical support. What's a guy to do? Go out and buy her this device.My mom had a computer, but all she ever used it for was e-mail and Internet. She had no idea how to use any other features, nor did she care to learn. She didn't understand virues, software updates, etc, so I got the lucky job of playing tech support for her from 2000 miles away.Last time I was home, I helped her get this device. I must admit...
8/29/2001 12:00 AM | All Customer Reviews
GREAT for non-computer types!
I bought this for my Dad last fall, and he's been on it ever since...It is sturdy, easy to follow, and completely fantastic for people who have never used a PC.I am looking at a 2nd--- as a gift.This has outstanding support, good technical information, and is as easy to use as it's advertised.One drawback?Scroll Mouse only--- which works until they "get the hang of it" and this unit is not upgradable.If you have a newbie, this is their system!...
6/16/2001 12:00 AM | All Customer Reviews
