Unlike Windows bloatware, this OS is so compact it can be stored in flash memory rather than on a hard drive. This is great for battery-powered devices, not to mention speed. AOL's next generation Netscape browser, dubbed Gecko, won't make you pick up a mouse or keyboard to get around. Just touch the screen. THE HANG-UPS Comes with leash.
Portability is what makes Web pads such a cool idea.
But the product announced by Gateway will still have to be plugged in to a phone line or cable. I predict most people will wait for the wireless version. Cheap PCs are getting even cheaper thanks to advancements in chip design. This is especially true if this is something they are supposed to leave lying around on the coffee table. Click for more.