The word appliance has several different areas of meaning, all usually referring to a device with a narrow function:

About.com: Internet Appliances - Guide for learning about Internet appliances.
Meta Description: [ Search the power of About's network of topics ]
AOL TV - Provides information about getting started with this system, as well as ordering information.
Devices World - Offers Internet Gateway Devices and Software Services that enable users to connect any existing appliance to the Internet for remote monitoring and control.
Meta Description: [ iSCADA - Internet SCADA solution for the masses, low cost SCADA for electronic maintenance (eMaintenance), remote monitoring & control of building services, real time CMMS ]
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Equiinet - NetPilot is a secure and sophisticated, Internet server appliance with complete Internet access in one box, including a built-in ISDN or leased line router.
Meta Description: [ Equiinet provides multifunctional server appliances with build in
firewall, VPN and Unified Threat Management services such as anti-spam, anti-virus, IDS, IPS, advanced firewall
and URL content filtering. ]
eSoft, Inc. - Product line of secure Internet appliances and security-enhancing software modules.
Meta Description: [ eSoft provides gateway and desktop internet security solutions that protect networks from viruses, spyware, worms, Trojans, intrusion attacks, as well as threats carried over web, IM and P2P traffic. ]
Igaware - Gopher appliance enables secure company wide access to the Internet, file and fax serving and other desktop services, all in a single box.
Meta Description: [ Igaware is the UK's leading network appliance vendor delivering business internet security, firewall appliance, data backup appliance, email security appliance, anti spam appliance, web filtering appliance, remote working vpn appliance, spyware filter and much more. ]
Landel Telecom Inc. - Manufacturer and email service provider for a portable email product that is simple to use for all the family.
Right Vision - Internet server appliance, the Eye-box : software, applications and solutions for enterprises.
Meta Description: [ A unique software technology that enables IT vendors to integrate it on their hardware platform and build their own multifunction Appliance solution ]
Sonic Blue - Develops products for the converging Internet, digital media and consumer device markets. Products include digital audio players, home networking solutions, Internet access products and information appliances.
The Internet Appliance Industry Report - A guide to the technology, features, and development of Internet appliances.
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The Visible Problems of the Invisible Computer: A Skeptical Look at Information Appliances - Discusses the future of information appliances, household appliances that interact with each other, and resulting flexibility, ease of use, complexity, innovation and frustration.
Meta Description: [ Discusses the future of information appliances, household appliances that interact with each other, and resulting flexibility, ease of use, complexity, innovation and frustration. ]
VTech - Manufacturer and distributor of portable and user-friendly handheld email devices.
Meta Description: [ VTech is one of the world's leading consumer-focused technology companies which designs, manufactures and markets telecommunication and electronic learning products, as well as information appliance through our extensive international distribution network. ]
Web Ready Appliances Protocol - A new technology for smart and connected home appliances, it creates functional data and allows their use for remote monitoring and control.
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