If you're watching a baseball game, and want to compare stats, read team news or order tickets for a home game, your WebPAD device can connect you to the Internet - quickly and conveniently. WebPAD devices aren't designed to replace conventional PCs as productivity tools. It's portability and ease of use delivers the ultimate Internet experience. OEMs can use the design specifications to develop their own Internet access devices with a variety of features and connection options. And since it utilizes touchscreen technology, no keyboard is required.
Users can navigate the Web by tapping the screen with the included stylus.
The WebPAD reference platform is completely integrated and sealed. There are no internal parts that can be upgraded, added or removed, and there is no software to load. Depending upon how OEMs choose to design it, it could use a coaxial cable Internet connection as well. 56K interconnect protocols, and it is Ethernet network ready. The transceiver base station, which delivers the Internet data via RF signals to the hand-held WebPAD unit, can be tucked out of sight or placed among other home entertainment system components.