@WORLD Browser is a CD-ROM-based web browser that was bundled with Pippin @WORLD consoles sold in the United States.[1]
Features[]
On September 9, 1996, Bandai Digital Entertainment announced that it had licensed Spyglass's Mosaic technology as the basis of the @WORLD Browser to be included with @WORLD consoles. It included QuickTime and Shockwave support, and could be upgraded by shipping a new "Cyber/CD" to customers.[2][3] On September 23, Bandai announced that the browser would ship with SurfWatch ProServer, which added parental controls over unwanted content. A 28.8 kbps Motorola modem was also included with the browser and console.[4] The browser was optimized to support Bandai's Atworld.Net internet service.[5]
Printer drivers were included for Apple StyleWriter 1500 and 2500 printers. A rare beta version, titled @WORLD Online Suite Premium was later produced in limited numbers.[6]
Discontinuation[]
With the discontinuation of the Pippin platform,[7] Bandai migrated SurfWatch into Surf Monkey,[8] based on Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0, as their web portal of choice for young users.[9]
Gallery[]
References[]
- ↑ Pippin: discs by Mark Johnson, Flickr. 2003-05-09.
- ↑ Bandai Digital Entertainment selects Spyglass technology for Pippin @World Internet appliance browser, BusinessWire. 1996-09-09.
- ↑ Pippin browser for TV by Jeff Pelline, CNET. 1996-09-09.
- ↑ Bandai Digital Entertainment bundles Motorola 28.8 modem with Pippin @World Internet TV appliance., BusinessWire. 1996-09-23.
- ↑ @World: Pippin shippin' by David Morgenstern, MacWEEK vol.10-46. 1996-12-02. Archived 1996-12-20.
- ↑ Extremely Rare Apple Pippin Console Black CIB PW-10001 PW-20010 NTSC US by Jay P, Game Life. 2017-04-27.
- ↑ Bandai Says Goodbye to Pippin by Chris Johnston, GameSpot. 1998-02-27. Archived 1998-12-05.
- ↑ Surfmonkey browser by Sven Fredriksson, YouTube. Archived 2016-09-28.
- ↑ Surf Monkey: New standard for wholesome Net browsing launched by Bandai Digital Entertainment., BusinessWire. 1997-06-13.
See also[]
- Internet Kit
- Pip PPP (@WORLD Dialer)
- Pippin Network CD
- SurfEZ!
- WebViewer with Microsoft Internet Explorer 3.0 for Mac
External links[]
- Connecter une Pippin à Internet (French) by Pierre Dandumont at Le Journal du Lapin (2017-10-27)
