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3Com Audrey Web Appliance

2.2 2.2 out of 5 stars 8 ratings
  • Stand-alone Web browser works with your Internet service provider; get instant access to up to 12 preset Web channels and e-mail
  • Features a color touch screen and wireless keyboard
  • Organizer functions include datebook, memo pad, and address book
  • Synchronize date with 2 Palm OS-compatible devices
  • Includes internal 56 Kbps modem; broadband ready with optional 3Com USB Ethernet adapter

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Make e-mailing and Web browsing easy and convenient for the whole family with the 3Com Ergo Audrey, an Internet appliance that works with your current ISP to deliver one-touch Internet access.

The Audrey's innovative twist dial allows you to flip from Web site to Web site for easy surfing, and the 12 preset sites (or channels) offer everything from weather to news to stocks. The Audrey can be programmed to grab e-mail and Web channel content at specified times.

Use the included wireless keyboard to write e-mail messages and the clear, acrylic stylus to navigate around the color touch screen (6.25 by 4.75 inches). An LED within the stylus cradle lights up the stylus when you have unread e-mail. With the snapshot function, you can capture images from the screen to attach to e-mail messages. You can also attach scribbled notes or drawings (saved as GIFs) and voice messages that can be recorded through the internal microphone (and played back via the Audrey's stereo speakers).

Keep your family in touch with the scheduling functions, which allow you to color-code a daily schedule for each family member. Use the serial port or two USB ports to synch with up to two handhelds so every family member can link up. The Audrey works with Palm OS devices including Palm handhelds, Handspring Visors, and the Sony Clié.

The Audrey features a built-in 56 Kbps modem with two standard RJ-11 telephone jacks, a serial port, 2 USB ports, and an audio output for external speakers. It is broadband capable if using the 3Com USB Ethernet adapter.

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2.2 out of 5 stars
2.2 out of 5
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shelly
2.0 out of 5 stars Old and obsolete
Reviewed in the United States on March 19, 2023
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Doesn’t work anymore for me
You could try, but keep in mind it requires a phone line. 1/10 just for decoration
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1.0 out of 5 stars Disappointed with the Audrey
Reviewed in the United States on December 28, 2000
The Audrey doesn't seem to have be tested with real consumers before it launched. We've had trouble printing (doesn't seem to print what's on screen, or what's on the page), syncing to both of our Visors and problems with its inability to properly read web pages.
3Com tech support acknowledges these issues but states that the company has no plans to improve the problems.
It's taken us about 2 months to learn of all of the problems. Now we're out of the 30-day warranty window.
Any one want to buy a 2-month old Audrey??
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2.0 out of 5 stars Mainly OK, but terrible customer service
Reviewed in the United States on January 17, 2001
The Audrey mainly worked, but Java and Realplayer pages don't work. Realaudio is OK, so it makes a great web radio. Email is OK but some attachments don't get through. Audrey is a great prototype, but it's not ready for prime time.
After many calls to 3com support I still couldn't get a Palm V to sync with it and so they decided that the serial port was faulty and asked me to return it for a replacement. That was four weeks ago! Calling their customer service is an adventure - it's patchy at best. I'd wait for them to get their act together. Leon
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W. Macaluso
4.0 out of 5 stars Shot in the right direction, but 3com missed the target.
Reviewed in the United States on December 29, 2000
My family purchased an Audrey for the holidays. We plugged it in and got it set up. Set up, by the way, couldn't have been easier. We just hooked up th broadband adapter and turned it on. Set up took roughly 15 minutes. After that, we set up all the porgrams. Thge internet works great with one problem; NO JAVA SUPPORT! The other problem we had was that our Palm V's wouldn't sync. We had to reboot to get it to work. It's a good product for what it does. Now some of the less "techy" people can acsess the net with ease. However, 3com shouldn't have rushed it, cuz she has her quirks.
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1.0 out of 5 stars NOT user friendly
Reviewed in the United States on March 27, 2001
We bought this for our Mom with high expectaions based on reviews. Unfortunately, there are SO MANY quirks and limitations that it is actually HARDER to use than a real computer. Email would not forward, could only address to one person at a time, printing just does a 'screen dump' so to print an email, you get about five lines at a time, then you advance to the next page and get the next five lines. Very slow, tedious and useless. HTML email just shows up blank , no error message, so you don't even know that there is a problem, very confusing (3com confirmed that it WON'T receive html - I never noticed if email is html or not, now you have to tell people, bogus). Sorry 3COM, you missed the boat big time. We are going to buy Mom an iMac.
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Mrs. E. Michelstein
4.0 out of 5 stars An internet purchase for the whole family.
Reviewed in the United States on December 15, 2000
I opened the box a scant few hours ago and I'm already in love. Sure, the keyboard takes some getting used to (it's kinda small) but the stylus and touch screen more than make up for it. It comes in five yummy colors (I opted for the creamy green). As for storing you data and syncing with your Palm ... top notch. And since Audrey updates herself daily I can only hope for more cool add ons.
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Penny F.
4.0 out of 5 stars Audrey is a lost gem
Reviewed in the United States on April 15, 2001
The Ergo Audrey has a lot of potential,unfortunately, Palm decided to discontinue the entire Ergo line. So this is your chance to get one now before they're all gone! I bought one last night and I got online this morning (delays caused by my ISP) and the Audrey is great! It looks cute and is very easy to use. Don't count on a lot of tech support though because this is the last of Audrey.
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Pinot
4.0 out of 5 stars Very good appliance for what it is supposed to be!
Reviewed in the United States on April 11, 2001
I bought one for my 72y old mother who lives in Egypt and installed it for her when I was there last month. It worked perfectly and she loves its ease of use and features. It is wonderful as an internet and email device, period. You should not expect any more. If you want to sync your palm, use your computer! The only annoying part is that it wants to update online everytime you unplug it and plug it back in. The Scribble and record email functions are neat and fun for the grandchildren.
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