EXHIBIT 99.9
January 22, 2001
Board of Directors
Netpliance, Inc.
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Austin, Texas 78731
Gentlemen:
Reference is made to my letter to you dated December 21, 2000, pursuant to
which, on behalf of myself and certain other stockholders (the "Buyer's Group"),
I requested the opportunity to open negotiations between the board of directors
of Netpliance, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the "Company"), and the Buyer's
Group regarding the possible purchase by the Buyer's Group of all the shares of
the Company's common stock not owned by the Buyer's Group (the "Buyout"). Now,
on behalf of the Buyer's Group, I hereby notify you that the Buyer's Group no
longer intends to pursue the Buyout and will terminate all negotiations with the
Company's special committee regarding the Buyout.
Please accept our withdrawal from these discussions and our wishes for the
Company's future success.
Sincerely,
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