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SimpleBox wb8616JID

FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

Updated: November 24, 2000

 

wb8616JID Hardware

 

What is the Device Hardware for Phase One?
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???
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 ???
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.
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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.

 

wb8616JID Software

 

What are the Phase One Software Specs?
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
 

Where are the Screen Shots ?
Coming Soon

 

MeterNet 

 

Who is MeterNet?

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.

 

Sales / Channel 

 

How much is SimpleBox JID?

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?
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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