Overview A web pad (web tablet) is a wireless, portable, low-cost, easy to use, tablet-shaped consumer-focussed information appliance with a touch-screen and a browser-based interface to simplify and enhance the Internet experience. The web pad consists of two separate components: It is a portable device with a built-in LCD, and is a base station with a physical connection to the Internet via an analog or broadband connection. The base station sends and receives wireless (RF) transmissions from the tablet. While these devices are quickly gaining popularity, the market faces several hurdles. Issues include a high cost due to the use of wireless technologies and an LCD display. Also web pad have a unique value proposition of providing the mobile connection to the Web and this does not seem enough to drive mass-market success of the device. While the web pad faces stiff competition from PCs, there is also a lack of vendor support, including consumer electronics and PC manufacturers. Market Research International Data Corporation (IDC) predicts web pad (web tablet) sales of 7 million units in the year 2002. Xilinx Solutions The Xilinx Spartan-II programmable logic solutions offer the flexibility to build products that can be reprogrammed in the field at costs far below any programmable solution. Please view the presentation to see how Xilinx solutions can help you build products for this fast evolving market place.