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Technology Stocks : How high will Microsoft fly? -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?

To: RocketMan who wrote (30078)	9/24/1999 6:08:00 PM
From: Jack Jackson	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 74651

MS goes hardware: MSN Web Companion In an unusual move by the software giant, Microsoft will sell an 'Internet appliance' for those people who don't need a PC. By John G. Spooner, ZDNN September 24, 1999 2:27 PM PT Microsoft Corp. is hedging its bets that the PC may not be center of the computing universe forever. The company Thursday previewed a new computing device called the MSN Web Companion, a move that could ignite more interest in the evolving "Internet appliance" market. Add your comments to the bottom of this page. It also could push Microsoft (Nasdaq:MSFT) more into the hardware business, in possible competition with some of its PC-manufacturing customers. The device, Microsoft says, will allow consumers to access Web-based services, such as Web browsing and e-mail, without a computer. It uses Windows CE as its operating system and Microsoft's MSN service to get on the Internet. Beyond the PC The company, at its MSN portal strategy announcement Thursday, said the device is part of an effort to deliver new methods, besides PCs, for consumers to connect to the Internet. The device "is designed for people who want a simple way to get on the Internet, and don't have a need for PC-based applications," the Microsoft said in a statement. MORE NEWS ON: The 'new' MSN Microsoft: It's more than OSes now MSN surprises with $2 fee hike Commentary: He said Microsoft has a plan Commentary: She said Microsoft is clueless Ballmer comments trigger stock plunge MSN targets search, shopping, communication The MSN Web Companion will be available in desktop or portable models. Microsoft will begin a beta program for the device by the end of the year, company officials said. Pricing has yet to be determined, however it will be discounted as part of an MSN subscription, the company said. MSN currently offers a similar program for new PC buyers who sign up for its service for 36 months, however they receive a $400 rebate from the company. It was not immediately clear if Microsoft would sell the MSN Web Companion under its own brand, license it to manufacturers, or both. The idea of an "Internet appliance' is growing more popular. For example, America Online Inc. (NYSE:AOL) Has said it might produce such a device based on National Semiconductor Inc.'s Geode chip. And several companies offer phones that provide rudimentary Web access. The MSN Web Companion is expected to ship sometime in the middle of next year. See also: ZDNN's Computing section Talkback Post Talkback no comments have been posted yet September 24, 1999 PM 01:47p Alteon wins IPO derby 01:25p Investor PM: AOL, Yahoo! surge 12:05p Stock watchers still sold on AOL 12:04p ZDNN/Harris Quickpoll: Is Linux ready to rule? 11:39a 2HRS2GO: Have faith in Ebbers Intel delays 820 chip set again MS goes hardware: MSN Web Companion Linux heads for the data center Alteon rockets up 294 percent Investor PM: AOL, Yahoo! surge Yahoo! opens for business in China -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Get Personal News Alert -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Business Consumers win in big ISP merger Intuit CEO Bill Harris quits Commentary Rothenberg: Macs, PCs, who cares? Steinert-Threlkeld: The MS strategy Computing Torvalds: Software prices will crash IBM strikes gold in copper Internet MSN reinvents itself eBay auction goes to pot Law and Politics Macs marching into U.S. Army AOL: You've got a lawsuit News, Financials, Products America Online National Semiconductor Enter a company Get our FREE digest of the day's top headlines by e-mail every morning. Text HTML Sponsored Links Now Hiring Top companies search jobEngine. Post your resume! Download Take a Brave New Look at the Web - Free! E*TRADE Invest Online and get 2 Free Webcams Hot Picks! Check out the NEW Wireless COLOR Micro Camera - X10.com Books Take $10 off your next purchase at barnesandnoble.com Score It 550 MHz. PC Magazine Editor's Choice. Click here! ZDNet Featured Links Freebies 50 FREE downloads -- this week's top free files! Bargains! Shop the Basement for best buys on computer products Learn Free Try Hottest Web & PC classes at ZDU now! Convenient! Magazine Offers Click Here Great Deals on the Best Computer and Gaming Magazines Reviews \| News \| Downloads \| Shop \| MyZDNet \| Games \| ZDTV \| Forums AnchorDesk \| PC Magazine \| PC Week \| Help! \| Yahoo! Internet Life HOME \| FREE MEMBERSHIP \| CONTACT ZD \| AD INFO \| ZIFF-DAVIS Use of ZDNet is subject to certain Terms & Conditions. Please read ZDNet's Privacy Statement (reviewed by TRUSTe). Copyright (c) 1999 ZDNet. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part in any form or medium without express written permission of ZDNet is prohibited. ZDNet and the ZDNet logo are trademarks of Ziff-Davis Inc.

To: RocketMan who wrote (30078)	9/24/1999 6:48:00 PM
From: Kevin Podsiadlik	Respond to of 74651

You know, for a company with, as you say, such disregard for investor value, Microsoft does seem to have managed to gather quite a lot of it.