[1] Once connected to an appropriate provider, users could access the internet, send and receive e-mail, play audio and video, and synchronize with up to two Palm OS-based devices.
Fotsch coined the phrase "Internet Snacking" to describe the lightweight web browsing done in this environment.
Buttons on the right side of the screen were used to access the web browser, email application, and calendar, and a wheel knob at the bottom selected different "channels" of push content.
The Audrey was also available in such shades as "linen" (off-white), "meadow" (green), "ocean" (blue), "slate" (grey), and "sunshine" (light yellow).
Using privilege escalation techniques, the root password in the passwd file could be edited, opening the box to further experimentation.
Many of the tools for the QNX operating system development platform were quickly adapted for use in the Audrey, including an updated web browser (Voyager), an MP3 player, digital rotating photoframe, and other applications.
Devices similar to the Audrey included the i-Opener, the Virgin Webplayer and the Gateway Touch Pad.