The Compaq MSN Companion makes getting your e-mail and surfing the web as easy as 1-2-3! Simple set-up, no software to load, built-in help---and NO COMPUTER EXPERIENCE REQUIRED! Send and receive e-mail, shop, download and more!

Key Features:

• Easy to setup and use!
  
• Turns on and off like a TV and automatically connects to the Internet!
  
• Flashing light alerts you of incoming e-mail!
  
• Tiny! Just 13" tall, 10" wide!
  
• When the power is off, the screen becomes a digital photo frame!
  
• Broadband-ready (requires USB Adapter). See compatibility list below.*
• When the power is off, the screen becomes a digital photo frame
  
• Secure and private - Shopping, e-mail and sensitive information remain protected
  
• Use your own ISP!
  (Does not support AOL/Compuserve)

What Else Can I Do?

• Browse Web sites
  
• Send and receive e-mail messages
  
• Chat online with instant messaging
  
• Search the Web for information
  
• Take care of personal finances, go shopping, and much more!
  

Specifications:

Standard Feature
• Instant-on Internet access
• Sleek, all-in-one design
• Wireless Internet keyboard with built-in pointer
• 10.1" HPA flat panel color display
• 56K V.90 internal modem
• Four USB ports
• 32 MB SDRAM, 16 MB flash memory
• 1-year U.S. Limited Warranty
  
  Operating System
• MSN Companion which provides content and Internet Access through MSN
  
  Memory
• 32 MB SDRAM, 16 MB flash memory
  
  Display
• 10.1" HPA flat panel color display
• 800 x 600 dpi resolution
  
  Audio
• Single mono speaker built-in
• Streaming audio and video over the Internet with Microsoft Windows Media Player
  
  Modem
• 56K V.90 internal modem
  
  Compaq Internet Button Suite
  
• Button driven operation and one-touch buttons take you directly to your favorite Internet activities.
• Power - Instant on/off with the touch of one button.
• Home/Start Page - Your personal start page loaded with daily news and online services.
• Instant Messaging - Have a live chat with a friend online. Discover your buddies online by pressing the Instant Messaging button.
• E-mail - One-touch access for sending and receiving your MSN Hotmail.
• Compaq Online Support - Your connection to Compaq for everything you need to know about your iPAQ Home Internet Appliance.
• Favorites - A direct link to your favorite websites.
• Search - Search the Web for the latest news, information, music and much more.
• News - Real-time headlines sent straight to you from MSNBC.
• Shopping - MSN eShop takes you shopping with the touch of a button.
• Entertainment - your connection to brand name retailers and online entertainment options.
• Financial - Get up-to-the-minute financial insights & online services that make managing your finances online a breeze.
• Printer Key - Easily print pages with the Epson 740 Color Printer accessory.
• Back Key - Go Back to previous page
• Forward Key - Jump ahead to Next page
• Directional Keys - Enables Up, Down, Left, and Right movement on large webpages.
  
  Printers supported
• Custom USB CE drivers developed by EPSON and Microsoft
• Compatible with multiple color printers. See below***
  
  Accessories Supported
• USB Mouse
• Standard Speakers sets
  
  Power
• 120V AC
  
  Security
• SSL 128bit
  
  Input/Output
• Four (4) USB Ports
• Two (2) RJ11 phone jacks
• One (1) stereo line out
  
  Compact Flash slot
• SanDisk type 1 or 2 capability to be supported in future updates
  
  Browser
• Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0
  
  Plug-ins
• Supports: HTML, JavaScript, Java VM, Flash, Windows Media Player and ActiveX controls
  
  
• E-mail(Internet-based only)
• MSN Hotmail account automatically created through Remote Account Creation process in retail stores or over the phone
• E-mail file viewer supports: .ppt, .tif, .doc, .wpd, .xls and many more
  
  Power
  
• 120V AC
  
  Security
• SSL 128 bit

  Input/Output

• Two (2) USB Ports<
• Two (2) RJ11 phone jacks<
• One (1) stereo line out

• Two (2) PS/2 connections for keyboard and mouse
  
  Browser

• Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0

• Plug-ins Supports: HTML, JavaScript, Java VM, Flash, Windows Media Player and ActiveX controls
  
  

* With required adapter. The following USB-HPNA adapters are compatible: Netgear Phoneline 10X 10MB USB Home Network adapter, Linksys USB200HA and D-Link DNH-120. More information provided in package.

** If users choose the Open Access Plan, they will be charged $9.95 per month. If users reconfigure the device to dial out to MSN Internet Access POP, they will be charged $1.50 per hour of access.

*** Printers supported are the Hewlett-Packard DeskJet 810C, 830C, 840C, 895C, 930C, 950C, 970C, 990C; Epson Stylus Color, 670, 740, 777, 860, 900, and Epson Stylus Photo 870.