Snoqualmie, WA - Reno, NV-September 20, 2000 - Business Wire - Targeting the millions of computerless and offline consumers worldwide who will soon be broadband enabled, Amiga and MeterNet have teamed to develop and deliver a series of broadband SimpleBox Internet Devices powered by the next generation Amiga.

MeterNet's SimpleBox Program is dedicated to bringing best of breed solutions to their embedded platforms and target markets. Each device incorporates a tailored SimpleBox User Interface (UI) on top of rugged solid state hardware with no moving parts. Along with providing simple navigation and operation, the SimpleBox UI offers optional feature-packed integrated web based eMail that is optimized for display on TV and VGA screens. 

The initial Mid Class product to be released powered by Amiga is the SimpleBox Java Internet Device (JID) model wb8616JID. The Simplebox wb8616JID is value packed with a robust v4. browser, audio/video streaming, instant messaging and fast ethernet for easy broadband connection via cable, dsl, satellite and local area networks.

Unlike other currently available devices from America Online (AOL), Microsoft (MSFT), Ravisent (RVST), Web-2U (MUCP) and others, the SimpleBoxJID powered by Amiga contains a Sun Authorized Virtual Machine, a very high performance, memory efficient solution for running JavaTM technology based media content

MeterNet and Amiga are also developing a low cost Internet Radio Device for worldwide consumer markets targeted for release early 2001.

Amiga Incorporated is the emerging leader in multiplatform, multimedia Operating Systems. The Amiverse offers a multi-media digital environment that provides developers with a true write once run anywhere opportunity. Amiga has both leveraged and expanded upon its rich 15-year history of industry leadership in the development of what we know as multi-media. 

MeterNet Corporation develops and markets broadband Internet devices, turn-key services and tailored integrated programs. Past satisfied clients include Ziff-Davis, America Online, Alta Vista, Shopping.com and IBM. Since 12/99 we have shipped our SimpleBox Entry Level wb6400 series worldwide. Phase One SimpleBox wb8616JID production is limited to 10,000 units with shipments to commence in early December. 

For more SimpleBox JID program information and to place an email order reservation visit: http://world.simplebox.com/

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