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| And for parents interested in complementing the school's curriculum at home, the eMate 300 is an ideal solution, especially as a second computer to the family PC. The eMate 300 also runs the hundreds of business, productivity, communications, game, utility, and lifestyle programs already created for other Newton devices. | | And for parents interested in complementing the school's curriculum at home, the eMate 300 is an ideal solution, especially as a second computer to the family PC. The eMate 300 also runs the hundreds of business, productivity, communications, game, utility, and lifestyle programs already created for other Newton devices. |
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| + | =Newton and the Internet= |
| + | Millions of people already depend upon the Internet to perform research, keep current, and communicate with one another. As the decentralized workplace continues its evolution, mobile professionals are relying more readily on the information they obtain from the World Wide Web, and the tools and applications that help them stay connected. Newton mobile computers give you access to the Internet for e-mail and browsing the World Wide Web. |
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| + | ===Accessing a World of Information=== |
| + | By using a wired or wireless modem, you can connect to the Internet from your Newton device. With more available Internet applications than other mobile devices, the Newton platform enables you to efficiently integrate and manage both your personal and work-related data. |
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| + | Today, critical information resides on web servers or remote databases, and the Internet is a logical gateway to public and corporate data. The Newton operating system incorporates the standard TCP/IP protocols for accessing the Internet and many corporate networks. So with Newton devices, you can take a wealth of resources anywhere you go, with the added benefits of their robust connectivity and powerful applications. |
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| + | ===Real Life Solutions=== |
| + | Being "always reachable" has quickly become central to doing business today, along with the expectation of an immediate response. With the ability to communicate and access a wealth of information instantly, you can turn your competitive advantage into tangible results. That translates into substantial savings of time, money and manpower for you and your company. |
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| + | You can use your Newton device to: |
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| + | * Read and reply to e-mail about a developing situation before it spirals out of control. |
| + | * Access unlimited information resources at your fingertips such as search engines, directories and libraries. |
| + | * Visit a client's Web site for in-depth knowledge about their products, personnel, and operations on your way to a first-time meeting. |
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| + | With access to your private corporate network as a professional out in the field, you can: |
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| + | * Read text files, price lists, customer records, bulletin boards, product information, and other proprietary data. |
| + | * Place orders and manage inventories while keeping the home office informed of your transactions. |
| + | * Refer to online product documentation, quality control and procedure instructions, in addition to staying in touch with your dispatcher. |
| + | * Instantly relay your data for immediate analysis, action or billing. |
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| + | ===Newton Internet Capabilities=== |
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| + | The Newton architecture is designed to provide you with a range of Internet capabilities to access e-mail systems, corporate World Wide Web servers, and intranets. |
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| + | Using most Newton mobile computers, you can: |
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| + | ====Browse the Web==== |
| + | Browse the World Wide Web for critical information, maps, stock quotes, sports scores and more. From outside the office, you can also call into your company's intranet for access to corporate systems and databases. Included with the MessagePad 2000 is NetHopper, an easy-to-use Web browser that provides you with a way to navigate the Internet, intranets, and worldwide information resources. |
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| + | ====Send and Receive E-Mail==== |
| + | Send and receive e-mail from many types of e-mail systems. Newton devices support e-mail from: |
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| + | * Internet Service providers (ISPs) - like [[Earthlink]], Netcom, Sprynet, AT&T WorldNet |
| + | * Online services - like America Online |
| + | * LAN-based e-mail networks using cc:Mail, Microsoft Mail, Notes Mail, or QuickMail |
| + | * wireless mail services - like RadioMail and WyndMail |
| + | * Internet mail - like Eudora, Netscape Mail, and Microsoft Internet Mail. |
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| + | Please refer to Setting Up E-Mail Service on the Apple MessagePad 130 or MessagePad 2000 for specific information about implementing e-mail on your particular Newton device. E-Mail applications are also available for the Newton platform thanks to a broad base of third-party software developers. |
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| + | ====Access Information Services==== |
| + | You can access a range of information services using your Newton device and third party applications, including: |
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| + | * Telnet |
| + | * File Transfer Protocol (FTP) |
| + | * Newsgroups |
| + | * Internet-Related Chat (IRC) |
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| + | Because Newton mobile devices are compact, light-weight, and feature such powerful communications capabilities, you can easily stay in touch and informed wherever you go -- without the burden of lugging around an expensive, cumbersome portable computer or being tethered to your desktop machine. |
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| + | ===How to Connect to the Internet=== |
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| + | Connecting your Newton device to the Internet is easy. Newton devices work with the Internet service provider you already have, and an internet application, such as e-mail or a web browser. Once you've configured the Newton Internet Enabler software and plugged in a modem, you're ready to go. For internet access, you'll need: |
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| + | * A compatible wired or wireless modem |
| + | * The Newton Internet Enabler (NIE) |
| + | * An internet service provider or dial-in account from your corporation |
| + | * Enough storage space to perform your desired tasks while connected |
| + | * Internet software, such as an e-mail application or web browser |
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