PC Expo: It's The Battle Of The (dirt) Cheap PCs
News Microworkz.com, a Seattle-based, PC maker has received some attention over its iToaster -- a Model T of a desktop that can do anything you like, so long as you only want to word process, surf the Net and e-mail friends.
[June 24, 1999, 9:51]
Freeserve In Dark Over IToaster Deal
News An exasperated Freeserve spokesperson pleaded total ignorance of any talks or a potential arrangement with Microworkz. Microworkz have also refused to reveal details of any possible arrangement. She said: "There has been a lot of speculation in the...
[July 23, 1999, 14:30]
AOL To Give Away PCs
News The company was rumoured to be looking to acquire Microworkz, maker of a $200 computer/Internet appliance. Microworkz denied the acquisition rumour, but said that it was talking to AOL about a possible deal.
[July 1, 1999, 8:09]
PADs: Net-subsidised Give Away Gadgets? - Analysis
News Meanwhile, UK electrical retailer Dixons hinted it may sell the iToaster by US company Microworkz.com -- one of the pioneers of cheap PCs over the Web. The Geode SC1400, which will be used in interactive set top boxes "replaces 5 or 6 components.
[July 16, 1999, 16:52]
Microsoft: DoJ Case All Bluster, No Proof
News The DoJ criticized Microsoft for citing products as competition, including 3Com's Palm handhelds and the Microworkz's iToaster desktop, "presumably with a straight face. Department of Justice attacking the "bizarre assertions" of Bill Gates.
[September 13, 1999, 8:59]
Dixons To Resurrect Thin Client
News The new computers sound remarkably similar to the new "itoaster" revealed by US company, Microworkz, last week. The machines will cost around £200 and according to a Dixons spokesperson may not be called computers, just "access machines".
[July 9, 1999, 9:25]
Chipmaker Wants To Revive The Free PC
News Companies such as Enchilada and Microworkz burst upon the consumer scene in early 1999 and were greeted with enthusiasm from consumers. ZF Linux Devices is attempting to resurrect the free PC movement by cutting costs like never before.
[February 14, 2001, 8:47]
