RCA/MSN TV 2 Internet and Media Player | 
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| Brand: MSN TV
Category: CE
List Price: $199.99
Buy New: $14.50
You Save: $185.49 (93%)
New (2) Used (3) from $14.50
Rating:  78 reviews
Sales Rank: 7522
Platforms: Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows Xp
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: Yes
Floppy Disk Drive: None
Modem: Modem (analog)
Shipping Weight (lbs): 4.5
Dimensions (in): 11.8 x 2.4 x 9
MPN: RM4100
Model: RM4100
UPC: 034909490075
EAN: 0034909490075
ASIN: B0002Y67UG
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Surf the Web and view rich content (sports player stats, weather) from the Internet while watching TV (requires a picture-in-picture TV) | | • | Listen to MP3 audio files or view digital photos from the Internet or from your PC through your television | | • | Works with either broadband or dial-up Internet connections; includes 11 MSN e-mail accounts | | • | Read and respond to e-mail right on your TV using MSN TV 2's wireless keyboard | | • | Use of this system requires a subscription to MSN TV Service or MSN TV Broadband Service |
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Product Description
Includes: wireless keyboard & remote (w/ batteries), 6 ft. A/V cable, 25 ft. phone cord, phone line T-splitter, power supply, & user guides. RCA MSN TV 2 Internet & Media Player - Get comfortable in your favorite chair or on the couch, because with MSN TV 2 you can e-mail, surf the web, stream Windows Media audio & video files, view digital pictures, and instant message family & friends right on your TV! You even have the option of connecting to a phone line for dial-up service, or using Ethernet or WiFi to utilize your existing broadband Internet connection. Built-in v.92 56k Fax Modem & RJ11 Port Built-in 10/100 Ethernet Port RCA A/V Composite Output S-Video Output Supported Image Formats - JPEG, GIF, BMP, & PNG Supported Media Players - Windows Media Player for TV (RealPlayer & QuickTime content are NOT supported) Web browser utilizes Internet Explorer 6.0 technology Unit Dimensions - 11.75 (w) x 9 (d) x 2.375 (h) Unit Weight - 4.45 lbs.
Amazon.com Product Description
The MSN TV 2 Internet and Media Player lets you access the Web or digital media on a PC right from your TV and the comfort of your living room, bedroom, or kitchen. Whether you're listening to MP3s, viewing movie trailers, or watching video streams of concerts, news, or other programming, MSN TV 2 consolidates all your home entertainment in a space of your choosing. 
Access and view rich Internet content on your big-screen TV. | Now you'll be able to create digital photo slideshows and set the mood with music from MP3s or commercial-free Internet radio. Enjoy videos, music, and photos saved on your PC through your TV or home entertainment system. You can also access Web sites, send and receive e-mail, and chat with others. When used with a television offering picture-in-picture, MSN TV 2 even lets you keep a Web browser window open while you watch TV. Imagine being able to look up player stats while watching the big game or hunt for additional perspectives while watching news commentators. The supplied remote control operates the MSN TV 2 set-top box in addition to most televisions. 
Read and respond to e-mail right on your TV using MSN TV 2's wireless keyboard. | MSN TV 2 is a perfect addition to your home broadband network and works great as a primary e-mail and Internet access point if you're using a dialup account over a regular phone line. The system includes a wireless keyboard and remote control (all batteries included). A subscription to MSN TV is required; see details below. What's in the Box
The MSN TV 2 set-top box, a wireless keyboard, a remote control, keyboard and remote batteries, an installation CD-ROM, a 6-foot audio/video interconnect, a user's manual, a quick-start guide, an AC/DC power adapter (for the set-top box), a registration card, and warranty information. Note: Use of this hardware requires a subscription to MSN TV Service or MSN TV Broadband Service. Use is subject to acceptance of the terms of service upon registration. MSN TV dialup services are available as a local call in most areas. In some areas, long-distance toll charges may apply. To check local access, call (866) GO-MSNTV. Windows Media Player features and commercial-free Internet radio requires a broadband home network and a subscription to MSN TV Broadband Service. MSN TV 2 only supports Windows Media-compatible music and video.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 73 more reviews...
 HEED THE WARNINGS, FOLKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! September 29, 2007
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
My original Web TV unit finally gave out after 7 years, so I replaced it with MSN TV 2, despite reading more than a few negative reviews here. Biggest consumer mistake I've ever made. Heed the warnings, folks, they are not lying! First my email account didn't exist for several days. Videos WILL NOT PLAY unless you have high speed service, which I don't. In fact, the screen just freezes up and you must unplug the unit and reconnect any time you try this. The screen freezes up CONSTANTLY, in fact, whether you are trying to do ANYTHING. What a nightmare. Tech support was very helpful, I can't complain there at all. But after awhile, you just get sick of the problems and surrender. I sent it back, got a refund, and bought a REAL laptop computer.
 A great concept, poorly executed. September 3, 2007
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
After using the original MSN TV receiver for a few years, I decided to upgrade to MSN TV 2. I was very pleased-at first. It could play videos, surf the net more quickly and seemed to work better. Things went fine for about a month-then the video player stopped working. (The system froze completely when I tried to play a video, and I had to unplug it to turn it off.) The rest of the features worked fine for a few more months, then it started having trouble connecting to the internet. Tech support was able to help with this at first, but the problems kept cropping up. Soon it was almost impossible to connect to the internet at all, and when it did connect, it was totally paralyzed when it was online-I could not surf the net at all. Tech support was no help at this point. I was getting plenty ticked off, and finding I would have to pay $90 to repair the thing did nothing to lighten my mood. I spent $200 to buy a brand new MSN TV 2 unit in January. By August it was totally crippled and went to the dumpster. Rather than have it repaired, I just hooked my old original MSN TV receiver back up, which still works good as new after three years. It does not surf as quickly as MSN TV 2 (in its better days) but at least it connects without fail whenever I turn it on and doesn't give me constant error messages. (FAR more than can be said for its higher-tech successor!) The first MSN TV receiver is a great way connect to the internet if, like me, you don't want to go through the expense, bother, and viruses of a computer. The original MSN TV machine is a great product, and it is really a mystery why the same company made such a shoddy product to succeed it. In short, I highly recommend the original MSN TV unit. But don't touch MSN TV 2 with a ten-foot pole.
 Better than earlier Model June 17, 2007
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I ordered this MSN TV2 Internet and media player for my mother who refuses to use either of my two computers because of difficulty in seeing the screen. She had the earlier model which she sold when she moved in with me. I installed this model so that she'd be able to view the screen on my 34inch TV. I was impressed with the newer version which seems to move from screen to screen quicker than the earlier model. Mother doesn't like it because she can't make out the white lettering on the blue function keys. I still feel this is a superior model, so I give it a four. I have a feeling when I get it moved into her room, she'll be more impressed with it.
 for photos nikon 5200 with memory card/scandisc card reader June 5, 2007
those 2 items...are all you need for photos
Good for browsing May 21, 2007
this works great. i haven't had problems like others clam to have. the only reason i don't need it anymore is i use aim more then msn. since this unit doesnt accept downloads aim and yahoo cant be added. i ended up getting windows xp full version since my ME crashed. its not a bad product. it gets 4 stars only cuz you cant download or update things like flash. if you dont want to spend a ton of money for a 2nd or 3rd computer for only $9.95/month (assuming you have high speed already) its a good alternative. thats what i used it for. 1 more important thing. there are a couple usb ports on the back. you can hook up a usb mouse to it if you like to click on things rather then use the remote.
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