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Summary: No WebTV Plus!
Review: If you use to have a WebTV Plus and it finally died on you, try to find another one or upgrade to a cheap computer. This RCA MSNTV model does less than the old WebTV! No PIP (picture-in-picture) so you can't surf the net and watch TV (that leaves that horrible background music or silence). Also, you no longer have a TV Home, nor can you access your local TV listings via the TV home. So that means no more scheduling TV programs. That was one of the best features of the darn thing! And you still have the usual problems accessing sites, etc. It's too bad MSN didn't invest in upgrading this product line. I guess I'm going to have to suck it up and buy a computer. And I won't be using MSN either!
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Summary: Great set-top computer!
Review: If your wanting to surf the internet without the hassle of a PC, then this is the device for you.I have been a msntv owner for 4 years and the RM2100 is a great way to explore the web.The machine itself is very reliable, sometimes msn has it's slow moments but don't most servers at one time or another.Plus you can't get any of the viruses that PC's get. You can surf with peace of mind.You will never need spyware with msntv. And, no one can ever hack a msntv account..very important these days.Once you get the RM2100 out of the box, you are only minutes away from years of enjoyment.It also only takes about 30 seconds to log on to msn and one botton to get off line.In fact...I have 2 LBB (little black boxes)...one is the PM 965, and now the RM2100, so I have a back up just in case.If you want to surf the net, this is for you. If you want more bells and whistles (and headaches) then save your $$$ for a PC.
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Summary: Wondering if it could be of use
Review: Just a few thoughts after reading the reviews. I do day trading and wanted to do it from the living room rather than my den-office. I'll stick to DSL and my computer. This sounds like dino age stuff. At 67 I don't care to go backwards.
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Summary: MSNTV-a helpful way to get net access
Review: MSNTV(formerly Webtv) has gotten some flack from PC users. But this wasn't designed to be a PC! It's low cost, easy way to get internet access. I have been a devoted user sinse 1997(and over the years used different units), and I plan on getting a computer soon and getting the MSN ONE PLAN which allows me to get free MSNTV service for subscribing to MSN for my puter. Why do I love MSNTV? I love the ease of it, not having to sit hunched over in front of a PC for hours..I like surfing the web, instant messaging, e-mailing, online banking, playing online games against my friends online, shopping online, listening to audio streams, all with the wireless keyboard on the comfy couch.Currently, MSNTV is getting ready to release an advanced MSNTV box with DSL, a real hard drive to download, and many more features which will make the new model much like a computer for the TV.I'll be the first in line to get it.I, despite it's limitations, think MSNTV is the neatest tv related applience to come along sinse the Sony Betamax vcr!! It's just a great idea and so much fun....I will never stop being an MSNTV subsriber.
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Summary: too basic
Review: Purchased this item for the elderly parents as an alternative to the expensive PC system we'd bought for them to use for web and e-mail - and which was too complicated. This system seemed simple enough and covered all my parents' needs.We were very disappointed. This unit IS simple to set up and easy to use. However, this unit is truly basic. It runs an outdated version of Internet Explorer (version 3 or 4). The home screen feels old - the closest equivalent would be the original version of Prodigy back in the late '80's. More importantly, because it runs an antique version of Explorer AND has no memory, many web sites won't load or will be missing large chunks. If you want to read foreign language newspapers or sites - forget it - this system has no extended fonts. This system has potential, but they need to upgrade the software. I would not recommend purchasing this item unless all you want is e-mail capability; you will find it frustrating if you use it for web-surfing.
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Summary: Olando's Review
Review: The RCA Web TV is O.K. but from reading up on it the plus version is better. If available get the plus.
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Summary: Training wheels
Review: This device is okay. The wireless keyboard is fun, it's fun to hook it up to the RCA inputs in your VCR and send Grandma videotapes of this "Newfangled Internet thing", and it has older versions of Flash, ShockWave. No java, though. And even though you pay $20+ a month, it still says you're a "Guest" in their own dang chat rooms, so you get flamed like the "noob" that you are. Use it, but save your cash for a real computer.
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Summary: slow, but easy; expensive, old name 'webtv'
Review: this is the old 'webtv' that everyone knows. it is slow compared to other internet items; its either 33k speed or 56k depending on which you buy; the custoner service is ok but LONG time on the phone on hold; the price is about $$$ a month on a credit card, thats the Only way they ley you pay. i got tired of the monthly credit card bills so it sits under my couch now for 2 yrs. i am now using cidco email device with earthlink, for $$ bux a month, all paid up for a yr., in one payment. otherwise a fine item for the internet-frightened, to get started.
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Summary: Perfect for beginners!
Review: This unit is perfection for the novice user. I bought this for a friend who never had a computer- and she is doing extremely well with it. User friendly, and very basic. If you already have a computer, its is great for kids. I would not recommend this for an experienced computer user, it definately would not make you happy. Only took 5 minutes to set up out of the box. This is a great gift for anyone, especially older people that want to keep in touch with their families. I give it 4 stars out of 5.
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Summary: Not as Good as The Plus Receiver But It's Not Horrible!
Review: We have computers and I know very well how to use computers but we also have an MSN TV Internet receiver and even though we aren't doing it right now you can combine your MSN service on both your computer and MSN TV. I enjoy using the MSN TV. We originally had the old Web TV Plus Internet receiver and I loved using it but it broke and unfortunately they aren't being made anymore. The Plus receivers were great and had features that aren't a part of this basic classic unit. The Plus receiver features I miss The most are the TV listings, etc. You can now do things with the classic receiver that you couldn't do with the old ones but the TV features are not included and I'm hoping that they start making the Plus receivers again or what would be even greater one receiver where you can choose to have either the classic or plus service. Another thing I don't care for with this basic classic receiver is the power cord, it's an adapter that you plug in an outlet or surge protector which is fine but the end that goes into the MSN TV is like a tiny earphone jack on a portatble walkman tape player and the adapter gets hot and makes a loud buzzing or humming noise if the MSN TV receiver is on for over an hour or more and I much preferred the sturdier power cord for The Plus receiver but despite the limitations of the basic clasic receiver it's still nice to be able to do my MSN TV thing when I'm not using a computer and sometimes I prefer using the MSN TV and I think The MSN TV is good for everyone of any age but I think it would be especially great for people who are confinded to bed and are shut ins. I'm rating this 3 stars but that's only because I can't rate it 3 1/2 stars which is what I would rate it because even though not as good as the Plus receiver I wouldn't give it a really low rating.
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