Internet Appliances You Can Get

If you are ready to go and know what your purpose for buying an Internet appliance is here are a few that you may find interesting. Just evaluate these and any that you want to get to make sure they fit your needs and budget:

 

·        Cobalt Qube 2700: Here is an Internet appliance that supports Internet applications and Web server software. You can use it for email, browsing, file services, and newsgroups. It looks like a blue cube with a green neon light in the front. Besides adding functionality to your office or workplace, it is also appealing to the eye. It runs a Linux operating system on a 150MHz RISC processor. It also comes with 16MB of memory and a 2.1 gigabyte hard drive. You can also get them with 32MB and 6.4 gigabyte hard drives. The price for this is $1249.

·        e.go Commerce Webstation: This appliance offers the ability to take payments online. So if you need an appliance that will support your storefront, this will do it for you. You get everything you need in one box. Just hook it up and start making money. It contains a Java Virtual Machine, four-port Ethernet hub, and a 56 Kbps or ISDN Modem connection. It sells for $995.

·        eSoft InstaGate: Here you have an appliance that provides the best in security whether you use email or connecting to a server by way of VPN (virtual private network). It includes a proxy-based firewall, VPN support, scanning and filtering functions. It runs BSD/OS 3.1 software on a 330 MHz Celeron processor with 64 MB of memory and a 4 gigabyte hard drive. It also contains two 10/100 Mbps Ethernet NICs. It has an easy to use wizard. So getting up and running will be a snap. It costs $3995.

·        Efficient Networks 2200 SDSL Router: This appliance provides high speed access to the Internet, so getting connected to your favorite web site will be instantaneous. You can use it at work or at home wherever DSL is used. This Internet appliance supports most Internet protocols and provides optimum routing capabilities. You get all this for $550.

·        FreeGate OneGate 1000: If you are looking for an appliance that can handle web access, email, file sharing, and Virtual Private Networking (VPN) in a business environment for up to 250 users, this will do it. It includes a built-in WAN interface and web blocking to control traffic. It contains a FreeBSD on a 166 MHz CPU and 32 MB of memory. It also has a 2.1 gigabyte hard drive.

 

Internet appliances can be time savers and most of all cost-effective. You only need to know what you are using it for and your purpose for using it. Once you know this, and you buy one, setting it up will be a snap. They can be a blessing for you.