Definition of information appliance
computing
: a small computer that is optimized for simple, regular tasks (such as email or personal budgeting) rather than general purpose computing
And we're hearing the term information appliance used for still other devices that connect to the Internet and offer PC features as well.— Michael J. Miller
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“Information appliance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/information%20appliance. Accessed 21 Jan. 2022.
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The first known use of information appliance was in 1975
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