Abstract
This chapter focuses on Web terminals, also known as Web pads. Web terminals are stand-alone devices used primarily for Web browsing and e-mail. These appliances are typically based on embedded operating systems, are packaged in an all-in-one form factor that includes a monitor, and are tethered to a Web connection. Web terminals generally use passive matrix color LCD screens around the 10-inch size. Display variations include LCD panels in sizes of 8-12 inches, touch-screen capabilities, and the much cheaper (and bulkier) cathode ray tube (CRT) monitors. They are marketed as an instant-on, easy-to-use device for browsing the World Wide Web (WWW) or Web-like services such as e-mail. They do not typically allow a user to install off-the-shelf applications that run outside a browser. The primary market for Web terminals is the consumer, but they are sometimes used in vertical applications such as hotels and schools. The main objective of the Web terminal is to provide easy Web access for the consumer. However, recent Web terminal products have added applications such as calendars and scheduling tools that can be synchronized with personal digital assistants (PDAs).
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