Vestel's MSN Companion also has a 10-inch LCD, but it stands taller than Compaq's because you can't tilt it.

CNN: Analysis: Are PCs toast? Internet appliances arrive

We tried out three of these devices: Microsoft Network Companions from Compaq and Vestel, and the New Internet Computer.

CNN: Analysis: Are PCs toast? Internet appliances arrive

Pricing for the Vestel hadn't been set at press time.

CNN: Analysis: Are PCs toast? Internet appliances arrive

Using an embedded mouse--the Compaq's resembles the joypads on game controllers, while the Vestel's looks like a notebook touchpad--I was soon operating in a custom version of Internet Explorer 4.01.

CNN: Analysis: Are PCs toast? Internet appliances arrive