RCA/MSN TV 2 Internet and Media Player

RCA/MSN TV 2 Internet and Media Player
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MSN TV : RM4100

Customer Rating: 78 reviews   Recommend

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Main 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
Product Description

Curl up in front of your TV and get access to the Internet and digital media with this updated version of MSN TV. Videos, movie trailers, news clips and music can be streamed from the Internet to a TV where you can enjoy them in perfect comfort. Plus, no more passing a digital camera around or huddling in front of a PC monitor to view photos – this innovative service lets you see the show from the best seats in the house. Turn your snapshots into a slide show, manually scroll through them and send them to others via e-mail. Save up to 100 images and organize them into photo albums or turn them into screensavers. If you're a broadband home network user, you can play music and video files from your PC on your TV screen.

Features:

  • Access the Internet from your TV
  • Check email from your sofa
  • News, entertainment, sports
  • MSN video news clips
  • Customized weather and stock info
  • MSN web search
  • Listen to MP3 audio files
  • View digital photos
  • Works with broadband or dial-up Internet connections
  • Includes 11 MSN email accounts
Includes:
  • Set-top box
  • Wireless keyboard
  • Remote control
  • Batteries
  • Installation CD-ROM
  • 6' audio/video interconnect
  • Users manual
  • Quick-start guide
  • AC/DC power adapter
Read and respond to email right on your TV using the wireless keyboard. And, if your television offers picture-in-picture, you can keep a web browser window open while you watch TV. Imagine being able to look up player stats whi

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.

Product Details

Title: RCA/MSN TV 2 Internet and Media Player
Sales Rank: 5207 in Electronics
Manufacturer: MSN TV
Model: RM4100, Windows 98
Modem Description: Modem (analog)
Item Dimensions: 11.75 x 2.38 x 9 inches, 4.45 pounds
Package Dimensions: 17 x 12.8 x 6.2 inches, 9.5 pounds

Customer Reviews
HEED THE WARNINGS, FOLKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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…   More reviews
A great concept, poorly executed.
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…   More reviews
Better than earlier Model
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…   More reviews
for photos nikon 5200 with memory card/scandisc card reader
those 2 items...are all you need for photos   More reviews
Good for browsing
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…   More reviews
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