Comments on: MSN TV 2 Internet & Media Player

By: Tom

Tom — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 17:38:29 +0000

I set my mother up with WEB TV when it first came out. She has continued to use the system while upgrading the hardware to the now current MSNTV2. In the last few years the quality of service has declined. For her birthday (her 90th) this fall I was hoping to help her upgrade to a more reliable system. But I can not find similar non-computer based systems. MSNTV (aka WEB TV) continues to stand unique. If anyone knows of a totally turnkey replacement or substitute I would appreciate an email.
Tom
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April 22, 2012

By: LINDA WHARTON

LINDA WHARTON — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 14:25:21 +0000

I’M LOOKING FOR A MSNTV2 I KNOW ALOT OF THESE E-MAILS ARE OLD AND IT’S LIKE 1-24-12 SO I JUST THOUGHT I’D TAKE A CHANCE A SEE IF ANYONE KNOWS WHERE I CAN GET A FAIR PRICE? AS I HAVE HAD MY CLASSIC FOR 17 YEARS AND I WANT THE BROADBAD AS MY OLD GIRL IS NOT ABLE TO GET INTO SOME SITES IT USE TOO..WELL THANKS FOR YUR TIME..LINDA

By: Annetta

Annetta — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 07:26:37 +0000

I use a WEBTV box back in 1998-99. It was affordable, but I thought it was slow, then I used the MSNTV2 from 2000-2005. I thought that was a little better. It gets the job done and can do almost anything a computer can do, but seems kind of primitive compared to my Dell with Windows 7. Although, I’m glad to know that if I can’t afford a computer, I know I can count on Ole reliable MSNTV2.

By: FPU4eva

FPU4eva — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 08:27:08 +0000

stop being dumb, dont cap ur access, make it 7mb get a netbook with android n00bs.

By: Shinto

Shinto — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 23:54:15 +0000

I’m using 6Mbps connection from ATT . $35 per month. 3Mbps is good for msntv. I took higher speed because other computers also sharing the same broadband.

By: MaryJane Callihan

MaryJane Callihan — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 01:08:13 +0000

Which set up is used for Broadband. 1meg, 3meg or 7meg?

By: MaryJane Callihan

MaryJane Callihan — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 01:02:13 +0000

I have a question regarding Broadband connection for MSN Web TV2. I don’t know if it should should be set up with 1meg, 3meg or 7meg. Customer service representatives have given me different answers. Also, without benefit of a computer or other attachments what are the benefits using Broadband other than realizing better speed?

By: Julie

Julie — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 21:28:50 +0000

@Redick It's been discontinued: http://www.msntv.com/pc/buy/

By: Redick

Redick — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 20:46:53 +0000

Can people still order it, and if so how?

By: Jake

Jake — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 22:38:57 +0000

Hello, I am a senior,live in Hamilton Ontario Canada,as you see,I have web tv I am wondering,can I buy it in Canada, please let me know.Thank you.

By: Bobby

Bobby — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 13:42:49 +0000

Pretty good article on the wonders of MSN TV. I’ve had a WebTV unit (and it’s subsequent variations) since it’s introduction. Though I’m well indoctrinated in the “electronic arts”, including no less than three notebook computers, I’ve religiously maintained my WebTV/MSN TV accounts. I tell myself that I keep the account for backup access, to open questionable email, and to visit the occassional risky website (this thing gets NO viruses), but the truth is that I mainly hold on for sentimental reasons. This little box fueled my initial foray into the world wide web over 15 years ago (almost 20!), and I’m still stuck on it! I use it very rarely, but I still feel better with it than without it.

One last thing……in my humble opinion, Microsoft has never managed to produce the product excitement or replicate the excellent customer support that the original WebTV team did.

By: Natalie Hartman Whitnack

Natalie Hartman Whitnack — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 13:11:11 +0000

Great job on sharing the multi-dimensional advantages of having an MSN WebTV. I am a senior citizen and up until my purchasing a WebTV unit, I was computer illiterate. I was comfortable with watching a TV monitor and somehow felt more comfortable with the simplicity of WebTV than I did working on a PC. I am on my third editon of the product and have grown with it emerging techologies. I now also have a laptop and continue to use my WebTV as well as my laptop when the WebTV does not allow me access to some media and photo opportunities. MSN WebTV is an important resource for those who might be technologically challenged.

By: flamaest

flamaest — Fri, 13 Jan 2006 06:01:41 +0000

“Cons:
Monthly subscription fee. ”

You can say that again..

This nickel and diming crap is ridiculous. If I already have broadband (not cheap), paying for anything more than the hardware is the reason this unit will land in the trash bins of the internet.