Introducing the latest in electronic technology from Virtual International, recently debuted at CeBIT in Germany.

• Are you socially, mentally, or physically disabled?
  
• Do you find yourself spending night after night home alone?
  
• Do you dread the weekend and cold loneliness that it brings?
  

We have the solution!

The Virtual Friend is the only complete solution for all your socialization needs. According to scientific studies, human beings need the companionship and attention of others in order to thrive. If you're not receiving adequate social stimulus, you may be in jeopardy of depression, suicide, or antisocial acts of violence.

With this new system, you will receive virtual e-mails, instant messages, pages, answering machine messages and more! For a small monthly fee, a virtual social network customized to your personal information will be created and maintained through the use of advanced artificial intelligence algorithims. Interaction with the Virtual Friend is almost indistinguishable from that of real friends, and in most cases is more entertaining and enlightening!

• 802.11b Wireless Internet connectivity and a Firewire computer interface.
• Friendly artificial intelligence algorithims that respond realistically to your input.
• On-the-fly artificial-friend ('artifriend') generation with optional Spanish language module.
• Scalable age modules allow all age ranges to enjoy The Virtual Friend.
• Premium service available for a small monthly fee that allows real-time phone conversation generated by supercomputers at Virtual International headquarters.

Coming Soon!

In Q2, 2001, Virtual International will introduce 'The Virtual Girlfriend' and 'The Virtual Boyfriend'. Enjoy much more intimate virtual relationships than those available with the standard unit. For customers over 18 only.